Furniture and home decor value guides
Found a cabinet, table, rug, lamp, pottery piece, silver service, or mirror? Start with what it is made of and how it was built. Form, material, condition, size, and demand matter before any value claim is reliable.
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| What you found | Best next guide | What to check first |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture, cabinets, tables, chairs | Value of old furniture, free furniture appraisal app, and how to identify antique furniture | Wood, joinery, hardware, form, labels, size, condition, and regional style. |
| Rugs and textiles | Value of old rugs, antique rug appraisal near me, and antique rug appraisal services | Origin, weave, size, design, pile, fading, repairs, fringe, and moth damage. |
| Pottery, porcelain, ceramics | Pottery and porcelain guides, how to identify pottery marks, and antique porcelain value guide | Maker marks, material, glaze, form, decoration, chips, restoration, and authenticity. |
| Silverware and serving pieces | Free silverware appraisal app, value of old silverware, and sterling silver marks | Sterling versus plate, maker, weight, pattern, monograms, completeness, and repairs. |
| Lamps, mirrors, clocks, decorative objects | Value of antique lamps, antique mirrors value, and antique grandfather clock value | Maker, material, electrification, glass, mirror plate, movement, condition, and replacement parts. |
Market evidence across furniture and decor
These image-backed records are market examples, not final appraisals. They show why form, material, origin, condition, and scale should be reviewed together.
| Photo | Category | Sale | Date | Lot | Realized | What it shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture | Lyon & Turnbull | Feb. 20, 2026 | Stained and ebonised wood apothecary cabinet | GBP 1,200 | Specialized form, drawers, surface, and condition can support collector interest. |
 | Furniture | Leonard Joel | Feb. 24, 2026 | Set of three Chinese huali and hardwood furniture, 20th century | AUD 1,000 | Wood type, set completeness, regional style, and demand all matter. |
 | Rugs | Northgate Gallery Auctions | Jan. 31, 2026 | 4'2" x 6'8" Antique Bijar Oriental Rug | USD 200 | Recognized type matters, but size and condition still set the market level. |
 | Textiles | Lion and Unicorn | Nov. 30, 2025 | Large Navajo Handwoven Wool Rug with Cross Designs | USD 475 | Regional origin, design, size, and textile condition can support collector interest. |
Value drivers
- Material and construction: wood, joinery, weave, metal, ceramic body, glass, and hardware all matter.
- Maker, origin, and style: labels, marks, regional form, and design period guide research.
- Condition: repairs, refinishing, fading, chips, cracks, missing parts, stains, and replaced hardware can change value.
- Size and logistics: large furniture and rugs can be valuable but harder to sell or ship.
- Demand: decorative appeal, collector demand, and local market fit can matter as much as age.
When to use the free screener
Use the free screener when you need a fast first pass on an object from photos. It helps decide whether the piece is common decor, a category worth researching, or a candidate for a paid report.
When to get a professional appraisal
Use professional appraisal for estate, insurance, donation, sale, Asian furniture, rugs, significant silver, important ceramics, documented makers, or uncertain authenticity. For formal purposes, see qualified appraisals.
Photo checklist
- Whole object from front, back, sides, top, and underside.
- Close-ups of marks, labels, hardware, joinery, feet, drawer interiors, rug backs, pottery bases, and silver marks.
- Measurements and, for rugs, exact width and length.
- Condition photos: cracks, repairs, refinishing, chips, stains, moth damage, missing pieces, replaced parts, and wear.
- Any receipt, maker label, old appraisal, family note, or provenance document.
FAQ
Is antique furniture always valuable?
No. Age is one clue. Form, maker, wood, condition, style demand, size, and sale venue determine whether the market is strong.
Should I refinish furniture before appraisal?
No. Refinishing can reduce value and hide evidence. Photograph it as found first.
Can rugs be valued from photos?
Photos can support triage, but size, weave, condition, repairs, and origin need careful review.
Do pottery marks prove value?
No. Marks help identify maker or period, but condition, authenticity, form, glaze, and demand drive value.
Found an old item and want to know if it matters?
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