What Is My Ficks Reed Chair Worth?

Vintage Furniture

• Vintage furniture values vary according to demand and fashion, which adds to the unpredictability of saving the chair that Great Aunt Ada had in the corner of her bedroom. It could be worth $20 this year, and $100 in five years. If any fabric is damaged the value of your chair could be increased by reupholstering. Ficks Reed sells fabric for this purpose, but bear in mind that your buyer may want a chair to match an existing set, and may prefer to handle the renovation himself.

Rattan Chairs

• A pair of 1930s rattan chairs from Ficks Reed could sell for $5,000 depending on style and condition. A 1950s chair of rattan and teak may be worth more than $150. A set of chairs will always command a higher price than a single piece.

Bamboo and Other Woods

• Used widely in sunrooms, bamboo chairs from Ficks Reed can sell for $100 each. The company is still producing furniture, so chairs of recent vintage are not as valuable, but the older styles are seen in antique stores. A dealer in antique furniture may be interested in buying your chair, but at a lower price than if you sold it to an individual.