If you frequent estate sales, there's a good chance an antique or vintage chair has struck your eye. It's likely that this furniture piece is for you if you instantly start thinking about how beautiful the chair would look in a specific location of your home. When buying chairs at estate auctions, however, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure you receive the greatest value and leave entirely satisfied.
At estate sales, chairs abound, and the key is to look for overall condition. Check to see whether it's unsteady or if the legs are coming apart. Sit it in and make sure it has a solid sound structure.
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- Make the most of the preview. Customers can check out things ahead of time by attending a preview a few hours or a day before the sale. Use this to your advantage to get a good look at what will be for sale so you can concentrate on the one-of-a-kind chair that is made just for you. The preview also tells you if going to the estate sale is worthwhile and if you'll find what you're looking for. You might also start studying the chair in question to see what its worth is and how much you're willing to spend for it. If it's an antique, you should be able to tell if it's genuine and not a copy.
- Have a Plan to Transport the Chair: It may seem absurd, but due to its odd shape and size, a chair isn't something that can be readily transported in a tiny car once acquired. Make arrangements to have your new chair delivered directly to your home from the estate sale as soon as you pay for it. When you pay for your chair and return with a truck or van to transport it away, the estate sale facilitator will often retain it there until the end of the day. If you have a buddy who has a huge car, now is the time to ask them for a favour and have them assist you in getting it home. Bring a blanket and tape to cover it so it doesn't get damaged during transportation.
- Tomorrow Will Be a Different Day: Most estate sales last at least two days. If you discover a vintage suede chair you want but know you'll have to replace the seat cushion because the original one has a stain or rip, or if the chair has scuffed wood that needs to be refinished, the price of the chair may be decreased on the second day. Keep a close eye on the object and ask the estate owner as many questions as you need to about it.
- There's a high possibility the chair will be there the next day, along with any small stuff you might have forgotten about, such as artwork or throw blankets that will match with the chair. On the second day of the sale, several estate sales offer discounted prices, allowing you to save even more money on your purchase.
- Recover the Ugly: Chairs at tag sales are frequently in poor condition. Don't dismiss a chair because the seat cushion is damaged or ripped; it's quite simple to restore soiled fabric and give your new seat a fresh look. If the cushion inside is flat, it's not too expensive to replace it with a new piece of foam trimmed to fit. If a historic chair has a shape you adore and is in good condition, it might be worth completely reupholstering it. This is not a simple task, and you should seek assistance from a local specialist to help you restore the chair. If you actually enjoy it and shop around, it isn't too pricey.
Antique and vintage furniture may be found in a variety of styles on Bidsquare's auction platform, including antique chinese chairs, vintage chinese chairs, antique chairs stands, and vintage couch chairs. Visit the Bidsquare online platform to see more furniture styles.
It's also a good idea to come to the estate sale early so you can get first pick of all the seats you desire. Have fun shopping!
