The short version
- Typical range: £50 – £350
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Furniture
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used dining 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 dining tables, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £350 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £297 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £227 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £157 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £87 | 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 dining table
- Solid timber construction rather than veneered board
- Recognised mid-century and design makers
- Extending mechanisms that run smoothly
- Matching chairs sold with the table
What lowers it
- Water rings and heat marks on the top
- Veneer lifting or chipping at the edges
- Wobbling legs and loose joints
- Flat-pack tables that will not survive another move
How to work out what yours is worth
- Look at the table edge to see whether the grain runs through or stops
- Measure the length, width and height, extended and closed
- Photograph the top in daylight so marks are visible
Once you have those three answers you can place your own dining 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
How much is a used dining table worth?
Solid wood and design pieces hold value well; veneered flat-pack tables sell for very little because they rarely survive a move.
How do I tell solid wood from veneer?
Look at the edge of the top. On solid timber the grain runs continuously over the edge; on veneer it stops at a thin band.
Can water rings be removed?
Often yes, on solid wood, with gentle treatment. On veneer the damage usually goes through the finish and is harder to correct.
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