Vintage Home Furniture

How do i get rid of the old furniture at home? okay this seems too be a very common sense question but i need to know. I need to get rid of some old wooden and iron furniture. What are the various options? Please i do not want answers like burn it or throw it away. I need serious answers.

Mixing old furniture in a new modern house? We are building a new house and have some old-style timber furniture that I love and would like to get more, but at the same time I want to keep the house looking modern (it has modern kitchen, bathrooms etc). Does anyone have any advice on mixing the two without looking odd?

When you buy new furniture, what do you do with your old furniture? How often do you have old furniture to get rid of?

I am receiving some old furniture for my living room until i have enough money for a new furniture set. I? heard that slip covers are a really nice way to make old furniture look brand new. Any comments on this or suggestions on where i can find really nice ones would be appreciated.

How can you find out about old furniture? I have a piece of furniture that was given to me by a older friend. It was her grandmothers and I am trying to find out how old it really is. The back of it says: No. 3392 Buffet Solid Cherry Old Salem Fin. Okay, if you read what I wrote before then you will note that there was writing on the back!!

where can i buy old or second hand furniture, tv ,refrigeratory? i want to buy old furniture ,tv, refrigeratory , washing machine...in singapore thank you

Selling old furniture for home? I am moving house & plan to sell most of my old furniture. Anyone has any idea dealer who can take in old furniture? May I have the contact if you know one? Thanks in advance.

How much my old furniture is worth??? I have an old bedroom set, from approx the 1970s.....my mom had bought it from Sears, its white, french provincial furniture.....is there a website or somewhere I can find out how much its worth? Im selling it and dont know how much to ask......Thanks! It is a full size bed that was a canopy (canopy broke-but bed posts & finials are fine) it has a desk with hutch/shelving unit vanity with mirror small chest of drawers with hutch/shelving unit corner unit is in good condition, drawers work-just needs some gold touch up paint on some areas..... I would keep it, but have no use for it and I know it will get ruined in storage

How to do wall paper on very old dorm room furniture?? When I go back to my dorm, I want to cover the old furniture w/ wall paper. Has anyone done this? I want to do it and be able to make sure I can get it off in a 8 mo. This furniture is old old old. Its wood and its scratched up very badly. I honestly don't think i could do more damage. I have never done wall lpaper before. Any how tos or advice? *It doesn't have to look all professional. Can I just staple it or something. I just don't want to stare at my ugly built in wooden furniture.

What do you do with old furniture? when refurnishing, what can/do you do with your old furniture?

Selling old furniture. How much to ask for? This is ordinary furniture. How would you price a 3 year old couch that was bought for $700 ? I am not greedy, just need to get rid of it. Wondering if I can even get anything for it. How much can I ask for it? I know what to do to sell it. I am asking how much to ask for it? $700, 3 years old. Should I ask for $500? $100? $25? I realy have no idea what people will pay. I have other furniture. So if anyone has some formula for figuring out prices of used furniture..?

What can I do with old furniture? My Grandparents died at the end of last year, and my Mum and I are currently faced with the daunting task of clearing their house out ready for sale. They have a lot of furniture- most of it's too old and beat up for resale save for a newish bed. What's the cheapest way of getting rid of it all besides paying the Council to collect it? (The house is in Northamptonshire) Thank you, Eva x

Is it best to have old mismatched furniture? I gave away all my good furniture that I had from my parents to my children. I now have old cast off furiture from other people. The advantage is it would be very easy to replace if I had a fire or other problem. Clearing my house will be easy when I die as nothing of value can go directly in the skip. Not having expensive things also means a burgerlar would not take the trouble to break in.

How do you get rid of mildew smell in old wood furniture? Does a few days in the sun really work? This furniture is very old and has over 90 years of being in the humidity. So I believe the mildew smell is deeply imbedded in the wood. How would you get to that!?

Can you use old english furniture polish on a piano? Can you use old english furniture polish on a piano?

How do I clean the finish on 75 year old mahogany furniture.. thaks? Because it's humid outside my old mahogany furniture is sticky and needs a good cleaning. What's safe way to do that?

where to find pvc covers for metal nuts on old pvc furniture.? old covers have broken and fallen off. furniture in great shape but nuts showing on pipe look bad.

mold on old furniture..how to clean and kill? i have old furniture in a room with ventilation ..ceiling fans..but with the rain and heat i notice mold type stuff..i know that i do not want to use a wax i normally use for cleaning..need to kill mold without damage to wood..anu sugestions i can not put lysol on over 100 year old wood.....not...not any wood...anyone else that might know what they are talking about

how to you take apart old furniture like a desk? I have an old oak desk that some of the joints are loose and some are tight. I would like to take it all apart and reglue all jonts and then refinish. How do you get the tight joints apart?

How do I get rid of old furniture? It seems like no one wants to buy it from Craigslist. If you put it up for free, someone will take it, but this is nice furniture. Anyone with any ideas. Consignment shops are picky and a pain in the butt. Classified ads do not seem wo work. Help!

How do I get rid of a musty, cigarette smell in old furniture? We have received an old dresser that someone was going to throw away. It smells like an old musty house that someone has smoked in. Any home remedies on how to get rid of the smell?

What is the best way to clean and refinish 100 year old furniture? I have inherited a very old dresser/ desk combo. It is in very good condition, but it needs a lot of cleaning. I want to clean it and possibly refinish it with out doing damage to the wood. I also have another older piece that was painted wand was wonder how to remove the paint and then refinish it. I would appriciate any help given. Thanks =)

Does anyone know of a website where I can find pictures of tacky/weird/old furniture? I'm drawing a comic, and the main character's house is basically an assortment of the most random and tacky furniture one knows of (think of an eye-burning neon green couch with equally eye-burning orange stripes, endtables with sexy lady legs as the legs, etc.) Trouble is, unlike the ugly dress website which I also needed, there doesn't seem to be a site for ugly furniture. Or is there?

My appartment is very retro with old furniture I even have a rotary phone and an 8 track. Am I wierd? I listen to records all my stereo equipment is vintage, I only like those tv's with the knobs. I have funky patchwork quilts on my bed, my appliances are mid 20th century. Is there anyone else out there who thinks old stuff looks so much better than today's crap?

refinishing old furniture? Strip or sand away old finish? My kids are old enough that I can start refinishing the old furniture that family has given us. Is it easier to strip away the old finish or sand it off. All the furniture is stained and not painted. I think some of it is in good enough contition that I can stain it in a different color. Do I strip it? If so what do you recommend that is not toxic to pets or kids. Or do I sand it, if so what grit to start with? If you need additional info, just let me know and I can add to the question. I have refinished furniture before but it was when I was younger and didn't have kids to worry about.

Would you spend $1,000 on custom slipcovers for 18 year old furniture? I have two cats and need something washable but I want it to look nice. I would really like new furniture but I can't stand the cat hair all over it. Does anyone have the sure fit covers? How do they look?

do you have a hard time letting go of old furniture? i have a king size canopy bed (dark wood frame), with lighting and mirrors at the "ceiling" part of the canopy, its a beautiful bed but i've had that bed for over 12 years. it now has war marks, needs one or two very minor repairs, possibly repainted/polished, and it has to be assembled by furniture people otherwise it can be a disaster if not assembled properly. I have alot of years and memories in that bed, its beautiful when its put together but with all the work it'll take to get it fresh & "new" again, i could get a brand new bedroom set. i dont want to sell it. a part of me wants a brand new bedroom set but i'm so attached to this bed, its also "one of a kind" you dont find beds like this much anymore. do any of you have a hard time letting go of stuff you've had for so many years? how do you get rid of that feeling? i guess i just want a new start . . . . and to let go of the old, bring in the new . . . . anyone ever felt that way?

where is the best site that I can sell my old furniture? I have alot of furniture that are worth alot of money, I am moving to another state and would rather sell them. what site is out there like ebay that you don't have to pay for it?? thanks

How is the best way to touch up old furniture or used furniture with stain? Sometimes it doesn;t take when I apply the stain? Is there a coating that needs sanded or something else I am doing wrong?

i`m moving and i have old furniture which it doesn`t fit in my new house where can i sell it? the furniture is in good condition.

Anyone know of websites w/ designs & bright, bold colors from 1970s to refurbish old furniture? I want to decorate my room int a bold, '70s style/color. I can't find any references for the bright oranges, pinks, purples, blues and others or any great patterns to do on the furniture though. I just need a site with templats or ideas to do it.

How can tobacco smell be removed from old wood furniture safely? Cleaning old wood furniture to remove tobacco without damaging finish.

how can i find out if any old furniture and pictures are worth anything? i want to see if i can get an idea if the items i have are worth anyhing, any help i would be gratefull for thanks im in the uk.

I need to get rid of some old furniture. Is there a place to dump this stuff in deleware county, PA? Charity or a recycle center maybe?

Do any of you still have old furniture from your childhood? I am back at my parents house and I was in the basement and way in the back in the dark, I found my dresser. It was handed down from my Aunt to me. It was made in the 1950's but looks damn good still.

where can i get rid of my old furniture in groton, connecticut? i want to simply get rid of it, i don't have a truck, and goodwill won't come and pick it up

Anyone living in the Minneapolis area know of a company that will come and pick up old furniture? I live in the Minneapolis, MN area and am moving from an apartment into a house that is already furnished. I need to get rid of a love seat, couch, water bed and dresser. Any companies I can call to either drop my stuff off, or that will come and pick it up?

Where can I get rid of my old furniture? (In Canada BC)? I am planing to comepletely redecorate my room, but before I can do that I have to get rid of my old furniture. The furniture came in a set of a bed a desk a mini bookshelf thing, so I could sell it but the problem is that the furniture is really worn out and looks pretty old. I live in Richmond BC Canada... Oh, I don't really want to pay money to get rid of it, but if it is necessery then I will...

With my fiance moving in soon, I need to get rid of some old furniture. Need some suggestions.? My honest thought is that I don't need to sell this stuff. I would like to give it away to someone or some organization that needs it. My kitchen table is in great shape, but my fiance prefers hers for example. Does anyone have any ideas about how I can donate this stuff. The last thing I want to do is trash all of this stuff.

some one had a dream that i was moving my old furniture out and i had all new furniture in my house? wha does? i want to know does this has somthing to do with me moving or is she moveing?

Where can I get ideas for repainting redecorating old furniture into new designs?

does anyone know of an old furniture co from gr rapids with a spelling of __ aalman furniture co re antique? I have a drop leaf side table built in the early 1900's in Grand Rapids, Mi. It is cherry and the name is not complete. Again it is something like --aalman Furniture company.

Did Oprah endorse Obama because she wants a replacement for her old furniture, Steadman? Don't you think Michelle Obama need to keep an eye on her man?

When furniture stores buy back your old furniture, what do they do with it?

How can I sell my old furniture (besides garage sale)?

I have a house full of old furniture I need to sell. I live near Ft Worth, Texas. Any junk dealers near? Couple of beds, couches, kitchen tables. Wondering if I can find a service that will make bids on the entire bunch.

Attention Antique Furniture Experts: Old Rocker? Need to identify this old rocker: It is a dark stained veneer, the veneer pattern has the appearance of tiger maple. The top of the rocker is carved, as well as the front of the legs in what appears to be asian motif. I know little about antique furniture, but from researching this it looks very similar to "Foo Dog" carvings, or possibly a lion. Hope you can help. Thanks.

Where can i get old wooden furniture in Bangalore? I am looking for an old console table for my living room.

Easiest way to sell old furniture?

How do I preserve the worn/chippy paint on my old primitive furniture? I have purchased an early 1900's pantry that has the wonderful crackled original paint which is peeling off. I want to preserve the paint that's there but keep the old shabby look. I don't want it to look shiny or new. Any suggestions?

Do they make HDTVs in the old oak furniture styles? If anyone remembers the 1980s, then you remember those nice wooden television sets that you could put things on top of like a mantle. They looked like a piece of furniture. Do they make that style of TV today but with HDTVs? Where can I find one if they do?

How do I find the Value if any of an Old piece of furniture? We Have inherited a large number of older furnishings, 1 of which is a MUSIC minder Made by the Imperial furniture company of grand rapids michigan, its a medium sized solid wood cabinet made for holding record albums, it was very nicely made BUT cant seme to find any info on the internet, I even have the original brochure/manual BUT no production date, Im guessing the 50's.

What is a good store/website for a 21 year old woman to buy furniture from? I want something pretty, not too young, but not too old. Something suitable for a woman my age. I want to buy a bedroom set. Please recommend any furniture stores or websites you think will help me in my search!

what sites can i recycle(give away) my old furniture on?

Does Out of the Closet accept old furniture? I'm trying to get rid of an old sofa, an old sofa bed, and an old recliner. I put them out in the front yard with hopes someone would buy them for cheap or even just take them but no dice. I don't necessarily want money for them. So I'm wondering if the Out of the Closet thrift store takes furniture? You're right spknkitman. I should reserve this forum for asking serious questions like "Have you ever seen your father in his underwear?" Thanks to the others who are providing some alternative solutions. Sorry, no Broyhill stuff.

Refinishing old furniture? I have to take up two furniture re-finishing projects and I thought I could use some help from the folk on this forum. Here it goes... Project #1 I recently added a new cherry colored computer desk & a bookcase in my study room. I have an old chair & a writing desk in that room that are maple finish. I want to stain the old furniture to match the shiny deep cherry finish of the new furniture. Project #2 I also added an entertainment center, coffee table and a sofa table in the family room. Even though all furniture in this room is cherry color, the wood accents of the old sofa set look really dull in front of the shiny surfaces of new furniture. So, I want to re-finish the sofa-set to bring it on par with the shiny new items. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

Refinishing Old Oak Bedroom Furniture ..help!? I'm a 20 year old girl (I like modern and bohemian themed rooms) that is opting to switch my new oversized bedroom furniture with older furniture (that actually fits in my room) from my guest bedroom...The only problem is that the furniture is this hideous 80's style oak furniture with lots of curlicues, cheesy faux-marble (i think its plastic) and frost mirror finishing. I'm thinking of refinishing it with my Dad, but I don't have a lot of experience..(he's decent with power tools). Any ideas to refinish/remodel it ..and overall change it? Or should I just give up now, and keep the oversized new furniture?

have old furniture...? I have this furniture set (bed, dresser, nightstand, desk) that is about 10-12 years old but in reasonable shape (not broken or anything). Now that I want to get new furniture, what can I do with the old set that doesnt require too much hassle? I dont want to throw it away, I just want it to be put to good use.

Is my old property manager unjustly charging me $51 from my security deposit to remove old furniture(not mine) I went off to college 2 years ago and moved into an apartment near campus. When I moved in there was some old furniture left there by the old occupant. These include an old kitchen table and chairs, a bureau, and cheap ikea drawers. So naturally, when I moved out, I left these items because these things were present when I moved in. I took and/or disposed of all furniture that I had brought personally. I cleaned my apartment and had the property manager check it out before I left, and they ok'd the job, ensuring I would be receiving my security deposit back. I have now received the check, sans $51 they have charged me to remove the old furniture that was there when I moved in. I am now over 300 miles away from my old place, so my only means of communication is telephone (I can't go there and raise hell in person). I have no proof the furniture was there when I moved in (pics), but I'm sure they must know theyre not mine.What do I do now? Is there any recourse for me? Thanks

Old furniture and electrical appliances collector? I just sold my house and have many used furniture and electrical appliances which i would like to sell it off. Any contacts for old junks collector?

How can you find out about old furniture? I have a piece of furniture that was given to me by a older friend. It was her grandmothers and I am trying to find out how old it really is. The back of it says: No. 3392 Buffet Solid Cherry Old Salem Fin.

Can anyone tell me anything about this old furniture please? (Pics included)? Hi there, My Grandparents died at the end of last year, and we've since been clearing out their house. I've given most of their furniture away to charity, but charities won't take anything that doesn't have a fire label on. The attached pics show an old sofa with 2 chairs and a Bristol pottery commode. Can anyone tell me anything about them, and give me suggestions as to what to do with them please? I've thought about selling them on eBay, but have no idea what they're worth. I live in Northamptonshire, in the UK. http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/ktheartilly/IMG_0226.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/ktheartilly/IMG_0221.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/ktheartilly/IMG_0220.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/ktheartilly/IMG_0222.jpg http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/ktheartilly/IMG_0224.jpg Thanks for any advice you can offer in advance!

What counts as "old school furniture" in Animal Crossing: Wild World? Biskit is in my town, and he wants "old-school furniture." I am having some trouble finding out just what this is. Does anyone else play A.C.?

old furniture question? i have two twin beds on the head board (at eatch end on the pole) is a pine cone can you tell me enything about i think there about 50 or more years old

Painting/Staining old furniture? I have an old dresser that I want to refinish. The wood is in fair shape so in leaning towards painting it. I tried painting it on the back of it with white paint and its bleeding red through it. ???Money/time is an issue here.

value of 2 year old furniture? help!!!? I have a couch and over sized chair that is two years old. They are a tan/beige type color and are in perfect condition. they are made out of what looks to be leather, but the plus with this material is that they dont age, crack or need to be moistened like leather. I want to sell them, but I dont know what to ask for them. im in Loisiana if anyones interested!!haha.

is any one trying 2 get rid of any of their old furniture? I am a student and soon I'l be moving into a new flat, which DOES NOT have any furniture, if any one would like to donate any of their unwanted furniture I'll be more than pleased to take them to my new home. thanx xxxMiuccia-London

Finding money in old furniture? Have you ever gone to the Salvation Army or the thrift store and dug around in the cushions for money?

i have old furniture, and it was sold by ballman cummings furnitue company. can you help me find out who it is

Y do they call old furniture antiques but old clothes vintage?

Does 30 years old furniture contain lead in the painting? How about stain?