The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £70
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Furniture
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used bedside table is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for bedside tables, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £70 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £59 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £45 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £31 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £17 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a bedside table
- Matching pairs sold together
- Solid wood with dovetailed drawers
- Drawers that run smoothly
- Recognised design and mid-century pieces
What lowers it
- Sticking or dropping drawers
- Water rings on the top
- Odd single tables
- Particleboard with sagging drawer bases
How to work out what yours is worth
- Open and close every drawer fully
- Check the pair match exactly
- Measure height, width and depth
Once you have those three answers you can place your own bedside table on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
Do bedside tables sell better in pairs?
Considerably. Most buyers want two matching, and a pair sells for more than double a single.
What do buyers check?
The drawers. Sticking or dropping drawers are the most common fault and the first thing anyone tests.
Does height matter?
Yes, buyers match it to their bed height. State it clearly along with width and depth.
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