First step is to get a credible valuation done on the pieces to learn their worth.

Consignment might be a good option. The market for antiques isn't what it was years ago. Good luck.

nextdoor.com or craigslist

Locally, my Craigslist would not be worth it.

Here, on Craigslist, not only do they want you to give it away for free, they want you to take it to them.

It may be different in other parts of the country.

I agree with Pal on an estate auction company. Some of these may go for OK money, but at least you are getting to the people who are interested in this stuff.

See what you have first. There are always stories about the guy who buys the Picasso at the garage sale.

Maybe there are things you want to keep.

I agree with stay away from Craigslist.

How about ebth.com? (Everything But the House)

If you really think you want to try to sell it yourself (after getting a valuation), then try offerup or nextdoor, if they're available in your area. But I agree with the others that you aren't likely to get much unless you have a real Sheraton tallboy or something like that.

Though not valuable antiques but very good furniture, we ended up giving most of our unneeded furniture when we downsized last year to Habitat for Humanity to sell at their Restore. They pick up your goods and the proceeds go to an excellent charitable organization.

Good advice and options already given. My DD went through this last year when her Dad downsized after his wife passed away. They were fortunate in that they were able to sell many antiques privately or to a local reputable dealer. And of course some things were kept.

After removing what he wanted from the home, they had an estate sale. Someone came in and valued the items for sale and they basically opened up the house on a particular day for the sale. It is cash and carry and you don't have to move anything. What little was left, they took to Habitat or another charitable store, depending on the items.

I should have mentioned that while our local habitat is extremely picky about what they will take, when a neighbor here sold his place another local charity sent a crew of people who packed everything but the dishes and kitchen equipment (he had to box those up), and then hauled it all away for him.

We have also used Habitat and have dropped items that are in excellent condition off at their resale store. Get appraisals, decide what you may want to keep or "gift away". I have had the same experience as Pal with CL and almost cried when a woman carried out my late mother's sofa for $100, but I realize that the ship has sailed on some styles of quality furniture (a pristine Chippendale Mahogany ball & claw sofa). Currently I have listed a solid mahogany curio cabinet (also mom's) on CL @100 or BO. No bites. I will end up listing it as free and then the vultures will come out of the woodwork!

I am so sorry you went through that, Bonnie. I agree, it is not a good market for antiques. I used an auction house and found It would have been easier to give it away because the fees were so high. There are many companies that conduct estate sales with names like Caring Transitions, etc. when elderly people die, move to Assisted Living or down size. Gus, I would try to find an option near you by asking what percentage is charged for selling through them. You might find information by searching for estate sales and auction houses near you.

Are they *true* antiques, determined to be 75-100'years old, or more like vintage? Was it her parent's furniture? If that's the case what you have may be genuine antiques, depending on the age of your aunt. I'm 74,and have a few pieces of jewelry which were my mother's when she was a girl, so am quite sure they are antique. What's unfortunate is many people, especially younger(under 40)do not like antiques, no matter what the value. It might also matter what the era of the furniture is, which would pertain to the style as well as the color of the stain. I'm not personally fond of Victorian since it's usually more ornate as well as too dark for my taste, nor do I care for American antiques, but prefer French, even reproductions.

What people don't realize is antiques can be mixed in with new things, and actually give a space/room more interest. It doesn't matter if the stain(wood)doesn't match other furniture in the room, that's 'old' thinking. lol Matchy matchy isn't important. You might even decide to keep a few pieces in memory of your aunt.