What is the value of this Brandt dining set? I can not find anything like it.
First - I would say to not let anyone 'bully' you into giving a price until you know exactly what you have and the true value.
These do seem to be a little more rare than some so be sure to check with some appraisal sites.
You can send photos with the information (and your location) to several of these sites and they will give you information within a few days. You should not tell the dealers anything about how you are getting appraisals and do not let these dealers tell you these appraisals are not valid as I use them all the time and these are big name sites.
Check out the following sites: Send information to several:
Free sites:
www.whatsellsbest.com/
antiques.lovetoknow.com/
This site charges $20:
www.valuemystuff.com/
No matter what else you do you will not be sorry you tried these sites. Be sure to ask for retail value also.
These sets were hugely popular in the 1950s in Pittsburgh. My family had a similar set. You are starting to see a lot of them on the market as that generation that were newlyweds in the 50s are downsizing and moving to smaller places.
That you have two dealers pushing you for a price, I would ask them to make an offer. If they don't, start high at $5,000 and gauge their reaction! They will probably low ball you, but then maybe you can meet in the middle.
I can tell you PRE COVID, these sets would sell in many places into the $1500-2000 range in many places--especially the sets that had the smaller hutches. MCM (Mid Century Modern) was super hot before COVID.
Post COVID, the market is just topsy turvey. Everything I new about values and reselling has been turned on its ear.
Furniture sales are regional. They are supply and demand based and they are one of the hardest things to resell.
If you have people with interest, work with them!! Value is truly only what someone will pay. Book values went out the door years ago with eBay and the internet and markets became what people would hand over cash for something on that day.
This is a pretty set!! Post back how it goes for you!!
P.S. Places like Charish and Esty and the big online furniture resellers have sellers who ASK crazy high prices for things. I would never go by what people ASK...only what people actually pay and on those sites, that is a mystery.
Those sites ask astronomical prices because there are often coupons or discounts or sales and you don't see they will often get 1/2 to 1/4 of the "asking price" when all is said and done. When I gauge sold prices on places like eBay where you can actually see a sold price. The other thing with SOLD prices is to know that the seller netted a lot less after fees and to see if the person was offering "free" shipping (which means the SELLER pays the shipping"--so the other thing you have to remember is value and profit are two different things!!
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I am looking to determine the resale value of this card table. I can't find exact ones online.
I did not find your exact table listed online, however, I did find a BRANDT Sheraton Style Mahogany Swivel Flip-Top Game Table / Console listed. This is currently listed on eBay and the seller is asking $695 for the table. I see there that 10 people are currently watching this table and it has not yet sold. I also found one that was sold on live auction online back in 2015.
Brandt furniture seems to still be holding decent value but I do not think any furniture is selling very quickly and I have one Brandt table (reasonably priced - rather popular style) that I have had a watch on for over 2 years.
Your table appears to have some damage but pictures do not really show the condition very clearly. should you decide to list it for sale you will need several very good pictures. Sometimes you can look at similar listings on eBay and get some ideas of what type of pictures are needed.
It appears to be Queen Anne style but another member, Pghgirl, will probably provide a lot of information for you on the style and dates.
Here is a link to previous questions/answers that might help with how to list for sale:
www.thriftyfun.com/
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I can only suggest that you may be able to learn more about your table if you post it on some of the forums:
www.myantiquefurniturecollection.../
The following is a Brandt game table - different style - asking price is $695 but shipping cost is shown as $225.
You can place a watch on this listing to see if it sells.
I found your exact table online where someone else was asking the same questions in 2017, but there were no answers to age or value back then:
www.myantiquefurniturecollection.../
Brandt is still a very popular brand in the resale market, but I am not sure what COVID has done to the values.
Right now (in the COVID world) I suggest finding a local reseller and asking them how much you would pay to buy a table like yours in your area (that will be retail) and then you can expect to sell yours for 1/8 to 1/4 of that if you sell it on your own.
If you don't want to go that route, know that generally tables like this don't sell much above $250 in most places and in some places they sell as low as $25. Start high and take best offer.
Value is very subjective, supply and demand based and is only what someone will give you for the item. Sadly right now, many people are more worried about affording food, than the table to put it on. It is crazy how fast the world has changed!
Please post back how your sale goes! This is a sweet piece and I hope you are in a high demand, low supply area and can fetch a decent amount for it!
What is the value, wood type, age, and style name of my Brandt coffee table? The model number appears to be 4978 and/or 857-50.
It also has a glass top but unsure if that is original. Thanks
I bought a Brandt side table, French Provincial. #5339 Chateau stamped on the drawer. Any one know if there is a directory for Brandt #s? I paid $7.00 for it.
I came across this as I was cleaning my Garage. I think it's the Sheraton model. Any help on value is appreciated.
Anyone know the value of this table? It was found in a storage unit from Hagerstown, Maryland. I looked all over the internet but couldn't find a Brandt one, however I found very similar tables under different brands. It has a hidden leaf in the middle that folds out, and the sides also fold up or down.
It has 2 legs in the middle that split into 4 legs in an H shape, and they have those metal things on the end.
The region and condition of the table play a very important role in the value of the table. In some regions, this type of table can sell for around $300-450 if it is in prime condition. Your table is not in the best of conditions and I do see a bit of damage to the tabletop. This would greatly lower the value of your table. In some states, people are trying to give these tables away and sell them for as low as $50. Selling these types of tables online is a bit of a problem because there are a lot of people selling different items online and there doesn't seem to be a lot of people paying or buying at the moment. What I would do is check in your region for the value of second-hand tables. You can do this easily on Craigslist. This will give you an idea about how much this table is worth.. I would try to sell this locally to avoid the cost of shipping this off to the buyer.
Your description without pictures is difficult to follow.
One of the most important items helping in research is the spindle that supports the top and is attached to the 4 legs that make an H.
As well as several full pictures of the table; we really need to see a full picture of the table opened showing the top and from the side showing almost through the table as this will show the side/top opened (and also one closed) (drawer?) as well as the spindle and legs/feet.
Pictures show what style/kind of table you have as well as approximate date this style was popular.
Perhaps another member, PGHgirl, will be able to help you with just the pictures you show but I think it will be difficult for lay persons such as myself.
Hello, these tables belonged to my parents, so I have no idea about the value. I'm wondering if they should be sold as-is, or if I would be affecting the value by refinishing them. If you could help me with an estimate of their value, I would appreciate it. Any suggestions would be helpful! 
The measurements of the large table are 16x21 inch tabletop, 24inches tall. The middle table scrapes along the bottom of the large table when nesting. Thank you very much!
I bought this lovely little Brandt Breton (?) table at a thrift store for 10 bucks. I am having a lot of fun refinishing and painting old tables, but I definitely do not want to do anything to this one, if it has value or is historical.
Does anyone know anything about this cool slate table? Thank you!
Brandt is a great furniture company and the furniture the company makes really holds its value over time. The table is in excellent condition and you are so right to not try and paint this or even refinish the table because it will really decrease the value of this item. This is a very unusual table and I don't or can't find any other ones like this online. The average asking price for a table of this size can start as low as 250 dollars and go all the way up to 500 dollars. You got a steal on this table and I would enjoy the table and hang onto the table as it is right now and not try to do anything to the table because it will decrease the value of the table.
Your table is gorgeous! Looks like oak, craftsman style, nice shape! Well worth the $10! In some places you maybe able to make a very tidy profit if you sell it as is (just clean up).
I am not positive the slate is the original...can you tell if it is real slate or the faux kind--to me the faux feels plasticy--the real stuff is cool and rougher.
Somewhere in my brain I think the original top may have been marble...or leather....I am trying to find the catalog to figure it out...if I can, I will post back.
Knowing the material may help...I am not sure why...but I can't figure out if yours an original craftsman style 1920s-1930s piece or if it is a repro piece from the 1980s when this style came back. They closed in 1985 and if I remember, reopened many years later...if it a plasticy top it could have been redone--can you tell me what that other stamp is--looks like Brendon???
No matter what, this is a very pretty piece! If you are concerned about value--shop it around to a few vintage shops in your area and ask. You may be in place where you could flip it for a nice profit as is....or paint and finish and flip it for a nice profit--if you are going that route--you may get more as is....to buy more money for flipping projects!
Post back what you learn and let me know where you are located. I like to track values and trends for different places in the US!
Thanks for sharing!
