Antique furniture appraisal, online
Wondering what that inherited table, cabinet, or set of chairs is worth? Get a thorough, researched value report on your antique furniture in 3 days.
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Structured research, reviewed for clarity
Each piece is researched across several angles — comparable auction and dealer sales, an assessment of wood, joinery and finish, an estimate of period and style, and a read of any maker’s stamps or labels. The findings are assembled into a plain-English report with an estimated range and the reasoning behind it.
What affects the value of antique furniture
Furniture value rarely comes down to a single factor. Our research weighs several together to arrive at a credible range, the same way a seasoned dealer would size up a piece in person.
Maker, period & style
A documented maker or a recognizable period style — Georgian, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Mid-Century — can transform an item’s worth. Marks, labels, and construction details all help place when and where a piece was made.
Condition & originality
Original finish, hardware, and upholstery generally add value; heavy refinishing, replaced parts, or repairs can reduce it. Honest condition notes are essential to a reliable estimate.
Comparable sales
Ultimately, value is what comparable pieces have actually sold for recently. Our team looks at real results — not asking prices — to ground the estimate in the current market.
How old does furniture need to be to be an antique?
Traditionally a piece is considered antique once it’s around 100 years old; newer pieces are often called vintage. But age is only a starting point — a well-made mid-century cabinet can outvalue a century-old utility piece. We assess each item on its own merits.
Inherited a houseful of furniture?
Start with the pieces you’re most curious about, or photograph the whole room and submit your standouts first. For more than ten items, our white-glove service researches the entire collection together — useful for estates and downsizing.
A few reports we've delivered
Sterling silver tureen, London 1824–1825
$2,500 – $3,500
14K gold & onyx dress ring, 1950s
$300 – $400
Chinese export porcelain vase, c. 1900
$1,200 – $1,800
French brass carriage clock, c. 1890
$450 – $700Estimated ranges shown to guide research — not official appraisals for insurance, tax, or legal use. Illustrative examples.
Questions, answered honestly
How old does something have to be to be an antique?
As a rule of thumb, an antique is generally at least 100 years old. Items roughly 20–99 years old are usually called “vintage,” and the line shifts by category — but age alone never sets value. A 60-year-old designer piece can be worth far more than a century-old everyday object.
What affects the value of my item?
Value comes from a combination of factors: who made it, its age and rarity, condition, originality, provenance (its documented history), and — most of all — what comparable pieces have actually sold for recently. Our research weighs each of these to produce an estimated range.
I’ve inherited a collection — what do I do?
Start with the pieces you’re most curious about, or the ones you suspect are most valuable. Submit them individually, or for more than ten items use our white-glove service and we’ll research the whole batch together at a tailored rate.
Is this an official appraisal?
No. Every report is a thorough, researched estimate to guide your research — not an official appraisal for insurance, tax, or legal purposes. For those uses you’ll want a certified appraiser, and our report is a great, fast first step before that.
How accurate is a researched value report?
Our research is based on real comparable sales and a structured assessment of condition, era, and maker. It’s designed to give you a credible, well-researched estimate quickly. Like any estimate it isn’t a guarantee of sale price, which is why we always give a range rather than a single number.
“I had a vase from my grandmother and no idea where to start. The report was detailed, fast, and honest about the range.”
“Three days, a fair price, and a genuinely useful breakdown of comparable sales. Far better than waiting weeks.”
“Loved that it was upfront about being an estimate. It gave me exactly what I needed before talking to an auction house.”
Illustrative examples shown during launch — verified customer reviews will replace these as reports are delivered.
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