FabSwingers.com forum: 70's house hold furniture, is it the current house hold fashion.

By *mooth Operator 07 OP Man
over a year ago

in the deep mist of the valleys

Since my dad passed away, i have been given the unfortunate responsibility to clear out the items from his house.

My friends have help me to boxed items up and they told me not throw my dad items in a skip, as 70's furniture is in fashion and i be surprised if i put it on eBay.

Is this true and does anyone know anything about 70's household items?

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

People collect all kinds of furniture. You would be cruel to put it on a skip as some folk have nothing and would be grateful for it. We have a few heart foundation furniture shops around here who will collect it and sell it with the money going to a good cause.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm no expert but I do know a lot of 60/70/80s furniture can be considered boutique and vintage. I fit out for big hospitality venues and this stuff is always going in at huge pricetags.

There are specialist market places for them, ideally you'd like to know a bit about the furniture, materials, of its handmade etc.

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By *adame 2SwordsWoman
over a year ago

Victoria, London

Oh yes post war furniture is very desirable these days. I've seen g plan furniture like my parents going for hundreds.

Seriously worth either ebay or local auctions

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By *mooth Operator 07 OP Man
over a year ago

in the deep mist of the valleys

"People collect all kinds of furniture. You would be cruel to put it on a skip as some folk have nothing and would be grateful for it. We have a few heart foundation furniture shops around here who will collect it and sell it with the money going to a good cause."

I should of mentioned my first choice was to skip, but since my head is a bit clearer. I decided i want to give it to charity, once i find out what stuff is worth selling.

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By *mooth Operator 07 OP Man
over a year ago

in the deep mist of the valleys

"I'm no expert but I do know a lot of 60/70/80s furniture can be considered boutique and vintage. I fit out for big hospitality venues and this stuff is always going in at huge pricetags.

There are specialist market places for them, ideally you'd like to know a bit about the furniture, materials, of its handmade etc. "

Thank you, unfortunately i have no idea about vintage furniture. If you know any good websites can dm to me and i can do some research.

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By *mooth Operator 07 OP Man
over a year ago

in the deep mist of the valleys

"Oh yes post war furniture is very desirable these days. I've seen g plan furniture like my parents going for hundreds.

Seriously worth either ebay or local auctions"

Funny enough you mentioned pre war. My grandad wardrobe is at my dad house and i know some of the items arw from the 60's. I will contact an auction organisations, once probate legally sorted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some is worth serious money but sadly most is just about worthless.

Can vary where you are in the country as well, we've bought nathan sideboards for £20 but down south and in london you can stick another zero on the price!!

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

Check the makers, some is well sought after like Ercol and can fetch amazing prices.

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By *oubletroubleCouple
over a year ago

South West

mid century stuff makes bonkers money at the moment, especially Swedish and Danish. As said above a lot will depend on your location and the method of sale.

Sorry for your loss and good luck with selling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really sorry to hear about your dad. It can't be easy having to sort through everything.

Upcycling is really in just now, so people will probably still want things that aren't particularly valuable in their own right. I find Gumtree better for larger items that would be difficult to courier. Even if noone buys an item, you can switch it to free and at least it'll all be collected for you and be put to use by someone.

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By *reat me rightWoman
over a year ago

Rotherham

Much of it is absolutely in demand. I managed to get a 70's teak coffee table from a local charity shop for £3. I intended painting it up but decided to give it a scrub and see what happened. Could've sold it 10 times over (for £75).

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Some past things are still liked by people who don't like today's stuff, so they are buyers. Some like stuff that's worn in too and possibly better made than today. I prefer to use stuff so that it lasts and not constantly buy more new stuff if not essential. I like second hand too. Unless it's made by a top designer, it's not worth millions but there's enough people like us who don't see it as worthless and it would be sad to get rid of it.

People will collect and you will know it's gone to good homes

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