Oak Bedroom Furniture Sets

I have a beutiful set of oak bedroom furniture that i actually got for next to nothing but it is great. I don't know anything about the value of furniture, but now that I am 56, I am finding that things I have in my house are actually collectibles etc. I guess there is something good about being on the wrong side of 50 :) :) :) I bought it "used" in 1989 but it is like perfect and includes 2 night stands, big chester drawers with mirror and head for bed. ?? thanks for you furniture people I can help with children things and sewing :) and selling on ebay and of course jesus things

The sad part of having anything beautiful, like well-made furniture, is that many people can't or won't appreciate it. I found this to be true when an Appraiser came through an estate I was handling and put these ridiculously small values on some fine pieces of furniture. His answer was that there is a small market for "used" furniture; most young people today would rather go to a "Big Box" store and buy some "you-build-it" crap made out of particle board than spend a few dollars more and have something they can cherish for years.
You can certainly try selling the suite on eBay, but unless the set is really old, you may not find a buyer...
You may want to try placing an ad in the classifieds of your local paper, but that usually entails alot of unwarranted phone calls.
We have "consignment" shops in this area that will take in items like this, but, if you have a timely need for cash, you may have to wait a while before the set sells.
Auction houses are always looking for quality merchandise, but there again you have to be careful, as their costs may eat up a lot of your possible gain.
Word-of-mouth may be the easiest; letting people know at work, your place of worship, etc.
And then, there is always donation. You state that you got for "next to nothing", so if you're not looking to make a few bucks, need the space, and want to feel good about it, you can call a local charitable orgainzation. They could come pick it up for nothing and you get a decent tax write off.
Good luck....Like I said, nice pieces can be difficult to "get rid" of. I have two of my parents solid mahogany dressers that neither of my sons want, so I don't know where they will end up..........

2007-09-07 08:11:55 by silly willy

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Hi, I don't know much about furniture other than saying something is cute or not, but I was told by a friend that I should stick with solid wood construction and avoid veneers, but I noticed that there are a lot of different varieties of wood used in different furniture sets. So far I've seen pine, maple, oak, alder, cherry, and mahogany. What's the best? What makes it best? What makes other wood cheap or poor quality? And is there a site online that can help to better explain why I want a better quality wood for my furniture and what in fact makes it better? I'm really hoping someone can help me out because I want to buy a nice quality bedroom set and I don't want to pay top dollar for junky furniture either. Thanks in advance.
What about this furniture? Does it seem okay? http://www.mybobs.com/catalog/set_view.a sp?packageid=585&room=bedroom

The wood species is up to you, what do you like? If you choose a posted set, the posts should be solid wood. Any panels you choose can be veneered or solid. Veneer panels are much better than they used to be. The glues used are better and manufacturers are willing to stand behind them. Solid wood panels are beautiful but may require multiple glue joints to achieve adequate width. This can create inconsistent grain patterns. If you see something that looks good at the store, but when you get it it doesn't look so great, go back to the store and demand the display. They tend to show the best.
Hope this helps.
I like Says Me's dovetails and mortises!

2006-11-11 21:41:21 by Gwendolyn L

Price: $482.16 $43.99

Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.
Cherry finish
Vanity - 28"W x 16"D x 51"H, Stool/Bench - 18"W x 14"D x 17"H

The bedroom set is plain, but has a traditional oak feel and tri=fold mirror.
Any ideas for an imagery theme, other than roses/flowers?
My man has no particular ideas for this room, so I don't have much input there...
Thanks!

A collection of family photographs in ornate oak frames might be nice. Children's artwork can also be framed to add a happy feeling to the room. You can frame just about anything. Frame several pieces of color coordinating fabric and hang in a cluster on the wall. Go to a flea market to scout for old picture frames of various sizes and hang in a group, one inside of the other. Or, take one large frame and hang on the wall. Paint your own picture directly on the wall inside the frame. Check out this web site for more bedroom ideas.

2007-03-18 14:56:51 by starryeyed

Price: $94.99 $66.15

Uses standard crib mattress
Made of solid wood and wood products
Comes with guard rail/safety rail, accommodates up to 50 pounds

Wall color? Should i do anything to the color of then furniture. It is already stained to golden oak. The comforter is white, pink, purple and has flowers. Small room.

Even modern homes sometimes have antiques. A few stong modern elements can go a long way to changing the overall feel, and some ideas would be a lot easier to implement than changing the furniture you have.

How about painting the wall behind your bed an accent color? An accent wall is a modern treatment, and you might consider something like a dark charcoal grey or a celedon (a very pale and toned down limey green)... look in modern design magazines for ideas on color.

And switching your comforter. Modern patterns tend to be HUGE flowers, geometric, or solid. It would cost you less than $100 to find a modern bedding set at Target or Ikea. Probably your current comforter is the main thing that dates your room, and even how you make it up might date it.

How about a modern lamp? Lamps are more than utilitarian, they are also like sculpture. Lamps can be expensive though.

Artwork. Fortunately this you can even make yourself. I often will use a design magazine for inspiration. You might get a good swatch of modern fabric and switch out the art in a frame you already have. In general for a modern look you will want to go LARGER with your artwork, or make a tight grouping of smaller pieces. Dotting the four walls at eye level with artwork tends to make a room look less modern.

I hope these ideas help, and good luck!

2009-07-19 08:27:42 by Amya P

I recently purchased a new bedroom set (an antique black color) and am trying to redo the room before it arrives. I'm hoping to paint the walls a buttery yellow color, and I have oak colored hardwood floors. My question is what color would you recommend painting all of the trim (fairly wide trim along the floors, around all windows, doors, and the hope is for crown molding eventually)?? We usually like the starkness of white trim, however it seems as if it would be rather jarring against the black furniture. Any assistance you can offer would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Same shade as the furniture.

2007-01-08 18:53:57 by tghad