My husband had this antique chiffarobe growing up. It has the original tilting mirror, it's just not currently attached. It's in good shape other than the loose floorboards.
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That is a lovely piece. It is usually called a Gentleman's Chifforobe. Sometimes, like the example given, a Southern Chifforobe.
I see them in a variety of woods going for a variety of prices from $300-$2,000.
This is a huge range and that is because furniture resale is highly supply and demand driven market/thing.
If you are in a high supply, low demand area (like I am), the prices are super low. If you are in place where there is a low supply and high demand, you will fetch much more.
My best guidance is to ether talk to a local reseller store and see how much it would cost to buy one in your town (that would be retail--you can gauge your price for there knowing you will probably not get retail for selling it on your own) OR just start high and take best offer.
The value will be what someone in your town is willing to pay.
Post back how your sale goes! Thanks for sharing!
The pictures may not do your Chifforobe justice as it appears to need a lot of TLC if nothing else. If your piece is to be valued at more than $75 - $100 you will need to do some conditioning of the wood and make any repairs that are needed.
I found several similar pieces listed for sale and several sold but it would be very difficult to find an exact match. Most of the pieces I've seen seem to be in much better condition than yours - but - as I said - it could be the take on the pictures.
Here is a beautiful piece that sold in July of 2020 for $145:
www.ebth.com/
This one is listed for sale on eBay for $99 and I believe this wood may be beautiful if the right pictures were presented.
The seller is listing this one in the 1920-1940 era which looks about right. This one is listing freight shipping or local pick up.
www.ebay.com/
I live in central Florida and I feel sure that it would be difficult to sell this item for $100 in the present condition.
But item such as this are not in demand in very many areas but you may be lucky and live in an area that is 'into' old/vintage furniture.
So many people are on the move so often they just want in style/inexpensive furniture that can be easily replaced and paid for with a credit card.
You may have to 'test the waters' and list your piece at a higher price with all offers considered and pick up only to see what people in your area will pay.
Here is one that is similar to your chifferobe priced @ $1,195.00:
www.etsy.com/
You need to look for identifying markings behind, inside or underneath the item of furniture to assess value and age.
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