Ercol Resale Value Guides

16 guides to what used Ercol is worth — the price at each condition grade, which lines hold their value, and how to date or identify what you have. Ercol is bought for the timber and the shape, which is why what a previous owner did to the finish matters more than almost anything else. A painted Ercol chair is worth a fraction of an original one.

Which Ercol pieces hold their value

The Windsor range in elm and beech, particularly the stacking chairs and the Studio Couch, which are the pieces collectors specifically want
Original untouched finishes, including the honey-coloured lacquer, which is what buyers of mid-century furniture are looking for
Pieces still carrying the blue paper label or the stamped model number, which date them and confirm what they are
Solid elm tops with figured grain, since elm was phased out after Dutch elm disease and cannot be replaced

And what pulls the price down

Painted and chalk-painted pieces, which were extremely fashionable for a decade and which collectors discount heavily — stripping rarely returns the original colour
Loose joints on the stick-back chairs, where the spindles have worked free of the seat and the chair racks under load
Woodworm in elm, which is common in stored pieces and needs treating and declaring rather than hiding
Sun-bleached tops where one half has faded against the other, which cannot be evened out without refinishing the whole piece

Identifying and dating yours

These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:

The model number is stamped into the underside of a seat or the back of a frame, and it identifies the design precisely — photograph it
Older pieces carry a blue paper label underneath; a surviving label is worth showing because it confirms both the maker and the period
Elm and beech look different: elm shows a strong wandering grain on the seat while beech is finer and straighter, and elm is worth more

WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.

What Ercol items are worth

The most-searched Ercol items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:

Item	Ercol range	Any brand
Sofa	£78–£520	£60–£400 (~$104–$693)
Dining Table	£65–£455	£50–£350 (~$87–$606)
Wardrobe	£65–£390	£50–£300 (~$87–$520)
Bed Frame	£52–£325	£40–£250 (~$69–$433)
Desk	£39–£234	£30–£180 (~$52–$312)
Sideboard	£52–£325	£40–£250 (~$69–$433)
Armchair	£39–£260	£30–£200 (~$52–$346)
Chest of Drawers	£39–£234	£30–£180 (~$52–$312)
Dining Chairs	£26–£195	£20–£150 (~$35–$260)
TV Unit	£32–£182	£25–£140 (~$43–$242)

Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.

Every Ercol value guide

Selling Ercol on WishThrift

Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.

Frequently asked questions

Is used Ercol worth buying?

It depends far more on the line than the label. Ercol is bought for the timber and the shape, which is why what a previous owner did to the finish matters more than almost anything else. A painted Ercol chair is worth a fraction of an original one. Each guide below says which Ercol lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.

How do I check a piece is genuine Ercol?

The model number is stamped into the underside of a seat or the back of a frame, and it identifies the design precisely — photograph it. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.

What is used Ercol worth?

Across the 16 guides here, from about £16 to £520 (roughly $21 to $693) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.