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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Danish Modern Bedroom Set from late 1950's

« on: November 18, 2011, 09:42:14 am »

Thanks for info & encouragement. I'm in Philadelphia, PA so.... fingers crossed... the pieces are not pristine but the set is all together & all original so I'm hoping that might make 'em more interesting. Not looking to make a killing, just really want the pieces to go to the right people. These have so much character, ya know?

Will keep y'all posted...

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Danish Modern Bedroom Set from late 1950's

« on: November 18, 2011, 08:44:28 am »

Wow... $400 for the whole set. Interesting.

Thank you very much. I think I'm gonna try to find maybe someone who does consignment and maybe works with decorators or something. I've visited antiques shops in the past and seen separate pieces in worse condition than mine selling for more than $400, but then again, just cause they're for sale at that price doesn't mean that's the price the seller would take. Still, if I can get someone to take it off my hands and into their store, I'd be happy pay a commission if they can sell it.

Any advice on finding furniture consignments, aside from googling them...? I'm open to all thoughts/idea!

Thank you again very much for your input so far. Much appreciated!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Danish Modern Bedroom Set from late 1950's

« on: November 17, 2011, 08:44:22 pm »

I would like to sell the whole set, together all four pieces: bed frame/headboard, tall dresser, long dresser w/ mirror and 2-drawer night stand. Any idea what to ask?

I'm in the Philadelphia, PA area...

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Danish Modern Bedroom Set from late 1950's

« on: November 17, 2011, 05:15:13 pm »

Four pieces.

eBay is less than ideal cause they cost to post. Thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Danish Modern Bedroom Set from late 1950's

« on: November 17, 2011, 05:01:14 pm »

Also -- any idea what a decent "asking price" would be for a retro set like this on CraigsList? I honestly have no idea what to list this for... thanks!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Danish Modern Bedroom Set from late 1950's

« on: November 17, 2011, 04:51:34 pm »

How does one find decorators who might be interested? Post to a decorator forum?

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Antique Questions Forum / Danish Modern Bedroom Set from late 1950's

« on: November 17, 2011, 11:37:09 am »

I inherited a 4-piece mahogany bedroom set in the Danish Modern style from my grandmother, who gently used it in her guest room from the 60's thru the late 80's. It's a tall dresser, a long dresser w/ mirror, a bed frame with headboard storage and a nightstand. Interesting pale green-ish finish on all.

I've had it for about twenty years -- mostly in my guest room, too, but my older brother used it in his first apartment, so it's seen plenty of use. The finish is damaged in places but the pieces are solid, the legs are sturdy. Everything is original, including the big mirror which is clear and in great condition.

I'm downsizing to a small condo & would like to unload these pieces as soon as possible. When I google Danish Modern furniture to get an idea of price, I'm having a hard time finding anyone selling an entire bedroom set from this period.

What should I do? My initial thought is to post on CraigsList but I don't have any idea what to ask. I'm not looking to make a killing or anything, but these are well-loved pieces and ideally I'd find a collector who'd enjoy them, not some college kid who's just looking for cheap, disposable furniture.

How do I go about finding such a collector, or someone who might appreciate a full bedroom set in this retro style?

Or is this style worthless...?? When I search online, though, it seems to be pretty popular (I've read articles that say Mad Men has created an interest in this sorta stuff).

Any thoughts? Any advice would be MUCH appreciated. Thank you very much for your input.