What Is Vintage Home Decor Worth?

Home decor is the bread and butter of most booths. It is easy to carry, easy to style, and buyers shop it on impulse. The trick is knowing which pieces are trending and which ones have been sitting on shelves for years.

Typical US resale: $18–$58Rising this month

Updated October 4, 2026

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Home Decor price guide

Typical in-person resale prices: booths, flea markets and estate sales. Online sold listings and auction records run higher.

Stiffel brass table lamp
$60–$175
Working, with a clean original or good replacement shade.
Pair of mid-century ceramic table lamps
$100–$300
Matching pair with bold glaze and original finials sells highest.
Solid brass animal figurine (deer, duck, horse)
$15–$60
Larger size and a good patina or polish bring more.
Brass candlesticks, pair
$15–$45
Heavier, taller, and sets of graduated sizes sell best.
Hollywood Regency gilt or sunburst mirror
$75–$250
Larger size and intact gilt with no chips push it up.
Vintage mushroom canisters or decor
$10–$40
Full sets in bright 1970s colors sell well.
Mid-century wall sculpture or metal art
$50–$200
Signed pieces and Curtis Jere style metal work bring the most.
Vintage glass swag lamp or hanging light
$40–$125
Working wiring and an unchipped colored glass globe.
Carved wood or soapstone decor piece
$10–$45
Handmade look and good detail help.
Framed decorative mirror (unbranded)
$20–$60
Interesting frame shape or old wood frame.

What vintage home decor sell for by region

Based on real PocketPrice seller data and known market trends. Refreshed monthly.

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brass candlesticks
antler and lodge decor
Southwestern pottery lamps
vintage Halloween blow molds
brass MCM bar carts
tiki barware
harvest and wheat-sheaf decor
cast iron door stops

Region	Typical	Sellers’ median	Trend
Northeast	$20–$60	$30tag price	Steady
Southeast	$20–$55	$22tag price	Steady
Midwest	$12–$45	$18tag price	Rising
Southwest	$20–$45	$32tag price	Rising
Mountain	$15–$60	—	Rising
West	$15–$75	—	Rising
Atlantic	$15–$60	—	Steady
Quebec	$15–$65	—	Rising
Ontario	$40–$150	—	Rising
Prairies	$10–$60	—	Rising
British Columbia	$15–$60	—	Steady
Northern	$15–$60	—	Rising

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What makes vintage home decor worth more

Current trend

Brass, mid-century lamps, chunky pottery, mushroom decor, and 1970s pieces are strong. Country geese and dusty rose florals from the 1990s are weak.

Material

Solid brass, real wood, glass, and stone sell better than plastic and resin. A magnet tells you quickly if brass is plated steel.

Maker marks

Names like Stiffel, Hollywood Regency makers, Sarreid, Dorothy Thorpe, and Frederick Cooper add value. Flip it and check.

Condition and completeness

Lamps need to work and should have a shade. Mirrors need clean silvering. Sets should be complete.

Styling appeal

Pieces that look good on a shelf by themselves sell fastest. Buyers are decorating, so a piece with a strong look wins.

Often underpriced

Brass anything. Bookends, trays, and small boxes sell faster than most people expect.
Lamps with no shade. Add a cheap shade and the price can double.
Mid-century ashtrays and catch-alls in heavy glass or pottery. Buyers use them as key dishes.
1970s macrame and woven wall hangings in good shape.

Usually overvalued

Resin figurines and 1990s country decor like geese with bows.
Silk flower arrangements and faded artificial plants.
Mass-produced wall art from big-box stores.

Tips for selling vintage home decor

1Group items by color or material on a shelf. A styled shelf sells more than a crowded one.
2Test every lamp and put a working bulb in it. Show it lit.
3Price pairs as pairs. Two matching lamps or candlesticks together are worth more than apart.

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Home Decor value questions

How do I tell if brass is solid?

Use a magnet. Solid brass will not stick. If the magnet grabs it, it is brass-plated steel or iron and worth less.

Are Stiffel lamps valuable?

They are popular and well made. Most sell for $60 to $175 in person. Unusual designs and pairs can bring more.

What home decor sells best in an antique booth?

Brass, mid-century lamps, mirrors, and pieces with a strong 1960s or 1970s look. Small items under $25 also sell steadily as impulse buys.