I inherited this True Grand Rapids Imperial mahogany table with brass feet and was wondering what it is worth?
Thank you so much for your help.
I would ask $275
It's worth about 800 dollars there is one very similiar on E-Bay.
We have had this desk sitting in the garage for several years and are wondering if it is worth anything.
This brand of furniture has held its value. It is worth at least $200, and probably more. www.ebay.com/
Nice sturdy, functional piece you have there!!
So the single drawer versions are selling (ACTUAL sold prices--not asking prices) for $250 local pick up in Shiocton, Wisconsin (it was on eBay).
Since I can't find a two drawer comparable to give you today's value, I can guesstimate that a 2 drawer would fetch $25-$50 more than a one drawer.
The challenge is sales like this are:
1. better if done in person (the eBay sale was local pick up only)
2. different values in different parts of the country--where I am, I know people wouldn't pay that much for this piece--so you have to know your market to get a good value for it--we know in Shiocton, Wisconsin, it is worth $250 for a one drawer and guess that a two drawer would have a slightly higher value.
Selling is all about supply and demand so if you are in a high demand, low supply location, you may get even more, if you are in a place like me, where there is a high supply and a low demand, you will fetch less.
Since this is a large and lovely piece, you would be best served to work with a reputable 2nd hand furniture dealer or antique store (even though it is not an antique) and have them sell it for you.
Most people are not going to hand over that much cash to a person for a sale (like if you tried to sell it yourself on Facebook marketplace). You could try it...but you will get the most exposure through a shop.You pay a percentage of the sale, but usually end up winning in the long run because there is no muss or fuss, the piece leaves your house, sits as long as it needs to sit to sell, and you get a check. To me, that is well worth the slight money difference!
Post back with an update on how much you fetch for this neat item! Thanks for sharing!!
You can probably use this piece as a desk but I believe it would be unusual to find a true desk with drop-down side pieces.
Perhaps it was used as a library table or davenport/sofa table or foyer table or even a side table used for serving in the dining area?
That information may not be important but if you want top dollar for furniture you need to know as much about it as possible.
Your label does not seem to match any advertised labels for Imperial Furniture Company so maybe someone can explain about the difference.
Lyre base tables are usually popular but condition means everything with furniture (for top value). Your table seems to be in good condition but you say it has been stored in your garage for years and if it has been exposed to moisture then it may not be in excellent condition. Hopefully the drawers are sliding properly and close correctly as these are usually the first things affected by moisture.
If you wish to sell your table I do not think you should mention that it has been stored in your garage.
I am a great believer in free online appraisals as you can usually find out so many things from these sites and some are free but it's always best to contact several so you receive the most information.
www.whatsellsbest.com/
www.antique-shop.com/
If you do this you will have all the information (and pictures) needed to list your table for sale.
I agree that taking it to a large auction house may be best but most people do not live within driving distance of an auction where this table would be sought after.
Here is a link that you can ask questions about your table.
www.furniturecityhistory.org/
www.furnituredetective.com/
Here are links to interesting fact about the Imperial Furniture Company.
www.furniturecityhistory.org/
I have a Grand Rapids Imperial Furniture Company 3 tier nesting table. I am curious if this has value.
In good condition $300-$400 on Ebay!
I got this desk for free and refinished it. I googled the stamp that was inside the drawer and the website indicated that it was from 1956. I'm wondering what the asking price should be. I was thinking of $150.
I bought this little cabinet from an auction and I'm curious about the value and the year. I'm having trouble finding info because Imperial Furniture in Grand Rapids, usually made tables.
Any info would help greatly appreciated!
Here are a couple of links to help you use the logo and date the piece.
www.collectorsweekly.com/
As for value, what you paid for it is the current market value because value is only what someone will pay and since you bought it, you set the market value for your town on the day you bought it. I do not want that to sound flip or impertinent...it is just a fact in the resale world and I have been in that world for over 50 years.
If you want to flip it and make a profit, you can take what you spent, figure out what you want to make as a profit, and determine an asking price.
Furniture values are regional so you can start with that, asking high and then see what offers come in and then you can take the best offer.
There is a lot with the piece I can't see or smell which could lower what you could reasonably ask for it. If the drawers are not clean or are stained that will lower what you can ask. If it has any smells, that will significantly lower what you can ask.
It is a lovely piece!! Post back what you learn and how your sale goes and if someone else set the new value where you are located by purchasing it from you!!
Imperial Furniture made nice pieces but mostly tables.
It looks like your cabinet was made in 1939 and if auctioned in the right place (you do not say how much you paid) it may sell for several hundred dollars.
The problems with selling are many and the location is usually the biggest indicator of 'current value' as each area is different and some people see where an item sold for several hundred dollars and just assume that another item just like that would sell for the same price - but they do not take into account - the area/city the item was sold.
Not sure if you are wanting to know the 'value' because you want to know if you got a bargain or if you plan to resell your piece but whatever - you will have to find what you feel is the value because only a sold item determines value and that is what you paid.
You can look at eBay listings for Imperial Furniture and see what others are asking for their pieces but this will only be beneficial as information and not the value of your piece. You can also place a 'watch' on any item to see if it sells.
www.ebay.com/
Here is a link to sold listings on eBay so you can see that people are still buying this furniture but be sure you notice the pick up location.
www.ebay.com/
All of this is just information and does not give you any true value. You can look at some of the listings and decide what you would like to receive for your cabinet and start the price at that. You can lower it if no one shows an interest.
I would suggest you stay away from eBay (unless you are already a seller) and list it on sites like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, letgo, offerup, and any other sites you're familiar with.
Offer it as pick up only and list on several sites.
You will need several very good pictures, including open doors and drawers and a good description/measurements.
www.furniturecityhistory.org/
I'm wondering the value of this tea cart.
I found one that was sold back in 2017 and the buyer paid $199 for the same tea cart you have pictured here. I have found quite a few of these listed over the years and it appears that a few people are trying to sell them. I did find another one that had been sold but you need to pay and register for this site in order to find out how much this was actually sold for. The person who did sell one back in 2017 listed it as local pick up only and did not ship this off to the buyer. As far as I can tell the value of this item is right around $200. The reason I say this is because the value of an item is the price that a person is willing to pay for such an item.
I was hoping you could tell me more about this table. I picked it up at a garage sale for 10 bucks and was hoping to make a little money on it!
