Author Topic: total NEWBIE help needed ASAP  (Read 1152 times)

Martavonn

  • New Member
  • *
  • Posts: 0
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
total NEWBIE help needed ASAP
« on: July 19, 2018, 10:37:44 pm »
Hi All, first forum, first post, yikes, scary stuff!  I had an estate sale last weekend as my parents are both gone now and it is time to sell their condo.  They had a lot of mid-century modern furniture they brought with them when the moved from Germany (where my Dad was stationed in the early 60's).  They always said it was teak furniture, I don't know whether someone was scamming them or if that was just the standard wood in the day.............on further inspection it is Rosewood, looks like teak.  On the first morning someone walked in a commented on the "goldmine" we were sitting on which led me to take the 250$ price on the Randers Mobelfabrik Rosewood table with 8 chairs and the 500$ off the Lyby Moblar China Cabinet.  I also have a complete set of bedroom furniture, dresser w/mirror, 5 drawer chest of drawers, 2 bedside tables, 2 twin headboards (my Mom and Dad pushed them together for a King Size look) same design circa 1960's, made in Denmark, in the living room we have a bi-level corner table, set of 3 small stacking tables, ..........
Now I'm faced with trying to figure out, not what they are worth, that is easy looking on eBay and some of the other antique sites.  I need to know how I can sell them in my area for a price that people will be willing to pay w/o giving them away? 
Are they valuable enough that I need to pay for storage until I find the right buyer or do I take the best offer I can in the local area?
The timing is critical, we are suppose to have everything emptied out of the condo by Monday!  Hoping that this forum can help me decide what to do next??
thank you so much for your advice and coaching as I move forward,
marta
 

mart

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 19849
  • Karma: +122/-1
    • View Profile
Re: total NEWBIE help needed ASAP
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2018, 05:35:29 pm »
Are you close to a larger city  ??That is usually where the potential buyers are !!  Mid century modern and Danish modern are pretty hot on many of the sites !!  Of course the big money is for the furniture by the major designers of that era !!

KC

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11660
  • Karma: +93/-0
  • Forever Blessed!
    • View Profile
Re: total NEWBIE help needed ASAP
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2018, 06:39:02 pm »
You do have some nice 1950's to 60's pieces of Danish Modern.

I am afraid that time isn't on your side here - having to sell it this weekend.  At the same time - if you have to pay to store it you are losing money there AND it won't be readily available to show.

If you have a storefront you can sell it for $$$ but only when the right buyer comes along and that takes time.  You, on the other hand, are an individual that needs to sell it fairly soon.  You could sell them on Ebay, Craigs List or other local site and get more than a garage/estate sale but that will take time as well.

I believe you want to call your "china cabinet" a Lyby Moblar Credenza, a Buffet Credenza or it has been referred to as a Double Decker Sideboard.  Beautiful piece. If it is in tip top shape the value is $2,000 - $3,000.  HOWEVER, depending on where you live and the local market demand I have seen them selling for as low as $250 - $500.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LYBY-MOBLER-DANISH-MODERNMIDCENTURY-TEAK-CREDENZA-Mid20th-Centur-Lot-1048-/112197663255?roken=cUgayN
« Last Edit: July 20, 2018, 06:56:39 pm by KC »
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!

mart

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 19849
  • Karma: +122/-1
    • View Profile
Re: total NEWBIE help needed ASAP
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2018, 07:50:25 pm »
And there are some antique malls that you can rent space and they take care of everything else ! Or put some up on consignment with local antique shops !!

Forgot to say welcome to the forum !!  Sorry !!

KC

  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11660
  • Karma: +93/-0
  • Forever Blessed!
    • View Profile
Re: total NEWBIE help needed ASAP
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2018, 01:15:22 am »
Just to show what a "store front" value is on pieces:
https://www.modernmobler.com/product-category/storage/credenzas-and-sideboards
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!