I have a full size bed and dresser with papers on them for Welch Furniture Company, High Point NC. I believe they're from the 1920s? Any idea of their value? I also have the vanity seat. Sadly, the vanity was damaged beyond repair. On top of the dresser is a small cabinet for knick-nacks (not part of the set).
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Someone was selling the dresser alone for $335. I dont know if it sold. www.jlaforums.com/
I haven't been able to find any comparables in my travels to give you today's market value of sold pieces. There was someone on some in person site ASKING over 9,000 for an oak dresser (not a match to yours unfortunately) by this brand....I think that is a typo, myself, and they probably meant 900...but you never know, they may know something about this dresser that I don't.
Thing is people can ask ANY price, value = what someone actually has paid for a piece/set.
I can tell you from my general knowledge, this brand is still sought after in many parts of the country where there are older craftsman homes that people want to furnish with period appropriate pieces.
They were sturdy pieces built to last and are lovely to look at.
I suggest finding a reputable vintage/antique dealer, preferably one that pays out cash or has a fair consignment contract and having them make an offer/sell it for you.
They will know best what they sell for where you are and they can gauge condition (looks great in the photo but you always need an in person look to gauge this best).
They can also tell you if it is best to price as a set or pieces, which I say because you are missing the vanity and the seat may need to be priced out separately since someone may be looking for just that piece.
Post back what you learn and where you are! I love to learn how much things sell for in other parts of the world.
Blessings!
Welch furniture seems to be rare but that does not necessarily mean it is valuable or that it will sell when posted.
I have had difficulty researching the Welch Furniture Manufacturing Co (in business or closed) as there are several Welch Furniture Companies in North Carolina but they have not manufactured furniture - only sold furniture.
Maybe someone else can locate some history of this company as this could help date your set.
There is no way to place a current value as it does not appear there have been any recent sales.
Value will/could depend on the condition of the pieces but may depend solely on where it is offered for sale (city/state/area). People in most areas will not give this type of furniture a second glance.
It would be nice if you had a large auction site in your area as they may be able to give you an idea of the value and may be able to auction it for you. There is a good size fee for using an auction so be sure to read everything should you find a site.
Sadly - the vanity is usually the most sought after piece.
You could ask for a free online appraisal but you would need better pictures. At least one of the bed showing the head and foot boards.
Several good pictures of the dresser and do not include anything in the pictures that does not go with the set.
www.whatsellsbest.com/
It would certainly be nice to hear that your furniture is valuable and that you have actually found a buyer but I believe you will need an expert appraisal to know how to describe your dresser and bed (no vanity available (you stated)) and offer age and possible type of wood.
You can check out the free appraisals first and if desired go for a paid online appraisal. I believe the going rate for an expert personal in house appraisal starts at about $75 and much more in most areas.
I really like the Antique Trader web site but they mainly have information about antiques and I do not recommend it for appraisals as I do not believe they offer this service - just antique information.
Check out this site for verification:
THE BED IS WORTH ABOUT 3,500,FOR ONES SIMILIAR ON E-BAY.LOOK ON E-BAY GIVE THEM YOUR E-MAIL AND IF A BED LIKE IT IS POSTED THEY WILL LET YOU KNOW.THE VANITY WOULD HAVE TO BE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.GO TO THIS LINK FOR AN APPRAISAL.www.antiquetrader.com/
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