Furniture Appraisal

We appraise movable furniture classified as personal property, including:

• Antique and period furniture
• Mid-century modern furniture
• Designer and studio-crafted pieces
• Fine and decorative furniture
• Contemporary and high-end modern furnishings
• Dining room sets, bedroom suites, and office furniture
• Individual high-value pieces and complete household collections

Yes. All appraisal reports are prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) by an International Society of Appraisers (ISA) member. Reports are written to be credible, well-supported, and suitable for review by attorneys, fiduciaries, accountants, insurers, and tax professionals.

Reports are prepared by qualified appraisers with experience in furniture valuation and current members of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA).

Furniture appraisal pricing starts at $195 for standard reports and $295 for advanced or IRS-related assignments, with most projects ranging from $395 to $2,200 depending on the number of items, intended use, and overall scope of work.

Furniture appraisals are commonly used for:

• Estate and probate matters
• IRS charitable contributions
• Insurance scheduling and claims
• Divorce and equitable distribution
• Financial planning
• Asset documentation
• Business liquidation or downsizing

Each appraisal is prepared for a clearly defined intended use.

Yes. We provide Qualified Appraisals for non-cash charitable contributions when required under IRS guidelines. Reports are prepared to support IRS Form 8283 and include appropriate valuation analysis and documentation.

Fair Market Value is the price at which furniture would change hands between a willing buyer and willing seller, both having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts and neither under compulsion to buy or sell. FMV is commonly used for estate settlement, charitable donations, and divorce matters. FMV is used for the IRS, divorce, and equitable distribution.

Replacement Value reflects the cost to replace furniture with another item of like kind and quality in the current retail market. This definition of value is typically used for insurance coverage and scheduling purposes.

Orderly Liquidation Value estimates the expected sale price of furniture when sold over a reasonable marketing period in a structured sale environment. It is sometimes used in business closures or financial restructuring situations.

We appraise both. Some assignments involve a single high-value antique or designer piece, while others involve full household inventories as part of estate settlement or probate proceedings.

Yes! We conduct online furniture appraisals frequently.

Most furniture appraisals can be completed remotely. Clients provide:

• Clear photographs of each item
• Measurements, if required
• Condition details
• Known history or provenance
• Any purchase documentation available

Our appraisers conduct market research, analyze comparable sales, and prepare a written appraisal report consistent with the intended use and definition of value.

In many cases, yes. Remote appraisals are commonly used for estate settlement, charitable contribution documentation, insurance scheduling, and equitable distribution. If an on-site inspection is necessary for a particular assignment, we will advise you in advance.

Turnaround time depends on the number of items and scope of work. Many standard assignments are completed within several business days after documentation is received. Larger estate inventories may require additional time for research and reporting.

Fees depend on:

• Number of items
• Intended use
• Definition of value required
• Research complexity
• Reporting requirements

You receive a clear quote before work begins.