Ercol Vintage/Retro Home and Garden Furniture

What You Should Know About Buying Ercol Vintage and Retro Furniture Online

Are you looking for a piece of Ercol furniture to complete a set you already own or hoping to find a unique vintage item to complement your existing decor? You will be happy to hear that eBay's user-friendly website has an impressive selection of retro Ercol furniture for sale. Before you make your purchase, there are some things you should know about buying vintage Ercol furniture online.

The eBay website has a great selection of vintage Ercol chairs, Urkel chairs, retro Goldsmith chairs, and Quaker Carver chairs. The extensive selection of chair styles that is available on eBay also includes Windsor armchairs, grandfather rocking chairs, and children's school chairs.

Other Ercol vintage items that are for sale on eBay include sideboards, coffee tables, side tables, trolleys, dining tables, bookcases, bureaus, hanging shelves, footstools, and storage cabinets.

As you prepare to make your purchase of Ercol furniture second-hand, there are some basic features that you will probably want to consider.

• Materials: Elm, oak, and beech are common construction materials.
• Styles: Available styles include Quaker, Windsor, Goldsmith, and Penn.
• Fabric: Cushions are usually made of cotton or leather.
• Colours: Furniture cushions often have a solid colour or a floral pattern.
• Markings: Distinctive markings that facilitate positive identification include the blue and gold Ercol emblem and the signature of members of the Ercolani family.

Second-hand Ercol furniture dealers who post items on eBay may have more than one of the same item for sale. The items are often similar, but they may not be identical. Check each listing to determine if the item that has the lower price tag will still meet your style requirements.

You can also save money by purchasing furniture parts, such as cushions, that you might be able to use with an item you already own.

Choosing to bid in an eBay auction may be a way to acquire the item you want at a price that might be lower than the pre-set price. Not all items are available through auction, and placing a bid does not guarantee that you will get the item. The auction process does allow you to state the maximum you are willing to pay for an item, and it may be a good option if you are willing to keep looking if necessary.