Antique furniture items

[Acadiafun]

I saw your post on GW but did not feel educated enough about antiques to answer regarding price. But I met two sellers in my area who could not sell very good condition Eastlake dressers that had fantastic mirrors. One had a vague offer for $100 and the other seller had no offers at all. I understand some people don't like Eastlake pieces but I was really surprised that there was almost zero interest in them at all.

[mart]

That's right !!  Have yet to figure why in many areas Eastlake does not sell well !!  It does much better when used as an ocassional piece !! A room full of it can be a bit much !!

[jacon4]

That's right !!  Have yet to figure why in many areas Eastlake does not sell well !!

I think a major reason for Eastlake as well as most victorian furniture is, it's size. Victorian furniture tends to be quite large and can over power an average size room with 8 foot ceilings.

[debodun]

I had 2 Eastlake caned-seat chairs out for my last garage sale and got two offers - both $5. I told them I was thinking more like $35. They walked away.

[jacon4]

LOL @ they walked away. Gee Wiz, you can't even buy a pizza for $5, I say let em walk.

[Acadiafun]

$5?? Honestly some people.