I bought a house built in 1989 and this chandelier was left in the dining room. Wondering if it's worth anything? One arm is loose and being held by nylon strings. The metal loops in between pendants looks rusty but maybe it's just really dirty. It's very dusty right now.
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The damage my devalue it significantly, but there was one similar
style but pristine in condition, that sold on eBay for 163.00 (free shipping)--although I can't even imagine how this was shipped--and that shipping cost comes off the seller's profits):
www.ebay.com/
If it was mine, I would have it professional removed (unless you are an electrician) and take it to a local consignment store and have them sell it for you.
They can price it for your market and someone buying it can see it in person.
The other thing you can do is artists love the crystals and you can take it all apart and lot up the glass parts in "lot" sales. I would do those in a 7 day auction and start the auction at a price that you would like to make for them and then let the market dictate the final value.
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Back in the 1970s, there was a high demand for these types of chandeliers. Many apartment buildings would put them in their entrance. At this time my friends and I would go to these building and when the crystals fell from them we would collect them. We loved these crystals and used them to make many different art projects. What is great about them is when the sun hits them and the color of the lights that come off of them. Today some people still like this type of chandelier in their home and if the chandelier was in good condition it might sell for around $125-150. The condition it is in right now you may bet around $25-35 for the parts. I would suggest that if you want to get rid of this have it taken down.
There is a market for this Chandelier, it needs some repair, but is very lovely. Often times decorators are in the market for timeless beauties. Also buyers have been known for buying the crystals from the fixture, and others take the crystals off and use the frame work for contemporary and rustic lighting.
Yes! There is a market for this chandelier. It is beautiful. I, too, would advise selling it as different pieces for artists. However you could make a good sale, just as it is.
Robyn
These were really sought after years ago but I believe there will only be a very select group of people who still have a desire for the 'fancy' stuff and, have houses suitable for hanging.
If one arm is loose the chandelier may need the wiring repaired and that could be an expensive repair.
I cannot image the problems with shipping something like this and I noticed shipping costs are quoted as anywhere between $22 - $120 so who knows the real cost.
You might want to consider selling the parts - sell in groups and they will probably sell within a few months where a chandelier may take longer.
Here is an example of parts for sale.
www.ebay.com/
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