I am looking for any suggestions or input on this dresser. I no longer have room for it, and would hate to sell it under or overpriced! I am thinking it is around 1920-1930s but I have never dealt with anything antique before so I could be pretty far off from that. I am not aware of any antique dealers or stores near me (Waterloo, IA) where I could go to get some I could gather some insight.
Any thoughts, ideas or information would be appreciated! I have attached all of the pictures I have taken, I have looked top to bottom, inside and out and have found no markings other than the two last pictures that have some numbers written on them. Any ideas on how much this would be worth, or how I should attempt to sell?
Thanks!
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You're on the right track. This Queen Anne dresser with mirror is from the 1920s. This design+size was very popular because it looked good and is very functional -- still true today! With that in mind, and assuming the piece has original hardware, no obvious blemishes, no odors, and is level with no loose parts, I would price it at $150 USD.
Your dresser has machine made dovetail joints. The name "dovetail" comes from the appearance of the joint, resembling the triangle shape of a bird's tail. These machine-cut dovetails are as strong and long lasting as the hand-made joints, and became the standard of better American furniture ever since the late 1890's.
I would not call it Queen Anne Style Dresser, because if Queen Anne furniture has legs, they are mostly cabriole legs, like this Walnut Vintage Queen Anne Style Dresser with Mirror www.lot-art.com/
If there is no manufacturer's mark, then it is very difficult to find out who made this dresser.
I think the time period of manufacture of your dresser is 1900-1950, most likely the first quarter of the 20th century.
Your dresser looks a bit like this Antique Dresser with Mirror, sold at auction for only $52 (Local pickup only in Walden, NY) estatesales.org/
It's cheaper to have local delivery or pickup. I think the value of your dresser would be closer to $ 250-350, but the price depends on the demand in your area.
Local places where you could sell your antique dresser: antique fair, antiques mall, antique store, consignment store, flea market, local Craigslist marketplace, local Facebook marketplace, local antiques dealer, local auction house, local newspaper ad, pawn shop, yard sale.
Places to sell online: 1stdibs, eBay, Etsy.
You could send a picture to the Antiques Roadshow at pbs.org.
Look on eBay, Etsy, or Facebook Marketplace and search for this type of furniture. Then take a look at what's for sale that looks the most like your dresser; check out the prices and price yours accordingly. As someone advised be sure to always price a little bit higher than your bottom price so you have some wiggle room. I think the easiest way to sell this, other than word of mouth or putting up a notice at some local stores, is on Facebook Marketplace.
Your pictures are good but it would be better to see the entire bottom of the drawer (not just parts) and more pictures of the front and sides as well as legs and full shot of back. These are for identifying purposes.
Looks like a nice dresser but probably too heavy to ship (unless it turns out to be rare or more desirable than general) so you will have to list it as 'local pick up only' and that means mostly people in your area will actually be interested. Is your area good or bad for this type furniture? Only you can find that out through trials (prices).
You can post your pictures and questions on some furniture forums and maybe get enough information to see how to describe it online.
Reddit is very good with answering questions and giving value.
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If no one else provides further info then I would suggest you try listing your dresser online, maybe Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and start your price high - $300-400 - with all offers considered and pick up only. Leave it posted for several weeks and if no offers, lower the price and wait again.
Furniture is not usually a fast seller.
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