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lewmel

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Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« on: August 06, 2021, 02:21:50 pm »
Hey everyone,
I purchased these two pieces at an estate auction 20 years ago.  I'm getting ready to move and I dont have room for them. 
Does anyone have a rough idea of what they might be worth?
Or any info on age/era that would help me to sell them
I remember not paying that much, maybe 100 for the rocker and 200 for the armoire (75 tall x 58 wide)
Any info would help!
Thank you!!
« Last Edit: August 06, 2021, 02:28:05 pm by lewmel »

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Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2021, 09:59:30 am »
Hi Lewmel:

Nice pieces! I'm sure you know, however, that brown furniture has taken a downward turn since you bought these two. Sadly, you'll be lucky to get what you put into them 20 years ago. If you do, count yourself lucky.

I recently tried to sell a rocker rather like yours. I ended up having to give it away; nobody wanted it at $25.00.
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Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2021, 02:03:50 am »
The chair also looks very beautiful. Should have a better price than the cabinet.

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Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2021, 04:41:52 am »
Thanks for the input!
I listed the chair on offer up for 225
See what happens!
Any idea on the age of it?
Thanks again!!

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Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2021, 01:24:41 pm »
Are you in the USA ?   Both pieces look to be shortly after 1900 !  But can`t see them well,, pics do not enlarge and they are sideways !  Hard to see !  The armoire may be hard to sell since people do not use them anymore !  Now,, that said if anyone bites on it,, you might suggest turning it into an entertainment cabinet or a bar (even better) !
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Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2021, 08:34:47 pm »
The rocker is ca. 1890.
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Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2021, 11:17:22 pm »
The armoire would sell great in our area.  So would the rocker.  Not sure what part of the country you are in.
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Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2021, 06:30:42 am »
Yeah, agree with others on this, a tough sell all the way around the corner here.
Rockers are hard to give away and armoires as well unless selling in an area where the houses don't have closets.

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Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2021, 05:26:00 pm »
Thanks for the replies!
I’m in Vegas
No bites on offer up!
Maybe I will just donate them!!

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Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2021, 04:10:30 am »
I imagine that you'll save a lot of time if you do.
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Re: Value of Armoire and Rocking Chair
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2021, 08:51:45 pm »
If the rocker has the original coils (flat, snail shape) and not later replacement springs, look for a patent date on the coil that will give you an approximate date for your rocker. Unfortanately, rocking chairs are terribly undervalued. Beautiful rockers sell at under $100 all the time. Personally I love them. They are so full of history and character. I wish I had room for more of them. Sadly they are terribly underappreciated. The armour I'm not able to help with
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