What is the value of Tell City Chair Co furniture?

Answer 1

Hello My husband was a young forester on the Tell City Ranger District of the Hoosier National Forest when we wed at Hemlock Cliffs, Indiana, 32 years ago. Tell City furniture was still in its heyday in 1975, churning out Early American furniture that was paired with Stiffel lamps, braided rugs, priscilla curtains and pistol handled stainless flatware. Everybody was buying it, everybody wanted it, along with Ethan Allen, Kling, and a host of other Early American furniture brands. This style seemed to retain its popularity through the mid 1980s'. Episodes of tv shows like "Murder She Wrote" showcase Early American furniture in their sets. I loved this furniture as a bride, but on a journeyman forester's salary, buying it was out of the question. The District Ranger's wife had a housefull that she bought at Hagedorn"s Furniture in Tell City, the official local outlet for the stuff. Starting 9 years ago, when my husband and I came to Florida to work, we began buying used Tell City furniture. The WWII generation brought the stuff with them when they retired, and we quickly were able to round up some beautiful pieces in pristine condition. In 2002, we paid $500 for a medium sized hutch. We also paid $500 for a lovely dining room table (formica top), 2 armchairs and 4 sidechairs. In 2005, we paid $250 for an even nicer hutch. We paid $250 for a dry sink. In 2007 we paid the following prices: $250, double bed. $300, harvest table, 2 armchairs, 4 sidechairs. $75, lazy susan table. $300, very large, very choice hutch. $40, tall mirror. $300, buffet. Today, I got the best deal of all. A Tell City Andover rocking chair in acceptable condition at a thrift store-- $5. The furniture I collect is not old. Tell City Chair Co has been around since the time of the Civil War, so obviously there is stuff out there that is worth lots of money as genuine antiques. But if you are inquiring about the value of Tell City Chair furniture from the recent past, I think these prices, which, except for the rocker, were all negotiated prices with private sellers, are fairly representative of private, non-shop sales prices. Here and there, people like and want this furniture. Most people seem to have zero interest in it, and have it because it is a hand-me-down, or the favorite piece of a family member. "Tell City Furniture" registers with very few people. Most people today seem to want the imported stuff from Asia.

Answer 2

The value of the corner cabinet would have many deciding factors. The worth would depend on the condition of the cabinet and largely in part whether the cabinet has been altered or painted or refinished.

Answer 3

Tell City Chair Pattern # 4527-1