Furniture donation values for 2026, by piece and condition
A donated sofa in good condition is generally worth $95 to $155, a dresser $34 to $48, a full, queen or king bed $95 to $140, a coffee table $33 to $50, and a complete bedroom set $530 to $805. Pick Like new, Good or Fair honestly, then a figure inside that band. Every range below cites the charity guide it came from.
Furniture carries the widest published ranges of any category, because a sofa can be anything from a student castoff to a nearly new sectional. That is why the guides print a range rather than a price, and why this page shows the whole band and where it came from.
Chart of every item in this category, with all three tiers side by side, or total up your furniture donation. Look up one item in furniture.
Common furniture donations at a glance
| Item | Good condition | Fair to Like new |
|---|---|---|
| Sofa | $95 to $155 | $36 to $205 |
| Sleeper sofa | $165 to $245 | $90 to $310 |
| Loveseat | $65 to $110 | $25 to $145 |
| Armchair | $33 to $55 | $10 to $75 |
| Recliner | $20 | $20 |
| Dining table | $65 to $110 | $20 to $150 |
| Kitchen or dinette set | $70 to $105 | $36 to $135 |
| Dining room set | $430 to $700 | $155 to $935 |
| Dresser | $34 to $48 | $20 to $60 |
| Chest of drawers | $50 to $75 | $26 to $100 |
| Full, queen or king bed | $95 to $140 | $50 to $175 |
| Bedroom set | $530 to $805 | $260 to $1,035 |
| Desk | $38 to $50 | $26 to $60 |
| Coffee table | $33 to $50 | $15 to $65 |
| End table | $25 to $39 | $10 to $50 |
| Mattress and box spring (queen) | $70 to $115 | $25 to $150 |
Per item, from the full tables below, where every row cites its published source. Checked for edition 2026.1.
- Items listed
- 68
- With published ranges
- 54
- You value yourself
- 14
- Range
- $2 to $1,035
Large pieces are also where a donation most often crosses the thresholds that trigger extra paperwork, so the ranges here are worth recording carefully at the time of the drop-off rather than reconstructing in April.
- Like new
- Unworn or barely used, with tags or as good as. The top of the published range.
- Good
- Used, complete, clean, and working, with no notable damage. The middle of the range.
- Fair
- Visible wear but still usable and saleable. The bottom of the range, and generally the lowest condition that can be claimed at all.
Ranges are per item, in US dollars, for items in the condition described. Pick the tier that honestly describes what you gave, then a figure inside that band. Household goods generally must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all. Fair is the bottom of good used condition; below Fair is generally not deductible.
Count your furniture donation
- Sofa$125 each
- Sleeper sofa$205 each
- Loveseat$90 each
- Armchair$44 each
- Recliner$20 each
- Dining table$90 each
- Kitchen or dinette set$90 each
- Dining room set$565 each
- Dresser$41 each
- Chest of drawers$65 each
- Full, queen or king bed$115 each
- Bedroom set$665 each
- Desk$44 each
- Coffee table$41 each
- End table$31 each
- Mattress and box spring (queen)$90 each
$0suggested, 0 items ($0 to $0)
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Furniture donation values for 2026, by piece and condition, item by item
Bed
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin or Single Bed | $85 to $105 | $60 to $85 | $36 to $60 | Source 3 for Twin or Single Bed |
| Full, Queen or King Bed | $140 to $175 | $95 to $140 | $50 to $95 | Source 3 for Full, Queen or King Bed |
| Folding Bed | $50 to $60 | $35 to $50 | $21 to $35 | Source 3 for Folding Bed |
| Hi-Riser or Daybed | $65 to $80 | $50 to $65 | $36 to $50 | Source 3 for Hi-Riser or Daybed |
| Bedroom Set (complete) | $805 to $1,035 | $530 to $805 | $260 to $530 | Source 3 for Bedroom Set (complete) |
| Other Bed | $125 to $170 | $75 to $125 | $25 to $75 | Source 9 for Other Bed |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
You value these yourself: Bunk Bed
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this piece. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Photograph it in place: size, wood, and wear drive furniture resale more than anything else, and the photo is what makes your figure defensible later.
Bookshelf
You value these yourself: Bookcase
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this piece. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Photograph it in place: size, wood, and wear drive furniture resale more than anything else, and the photo is what makes your figure defensible later.
Box Springs
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattress and Box Spring Set (queen) | $115 to $150 | $70 to $115 | $25 to $70 | Source 8 for Mattress and Box Spring Set (queen) |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
You value these yourself: Box Spring (alone)
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this piece. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Photograph it in place: size, wood, and wear drive furniture resale more than anything else, and the photo is what makes your figure defensible later.
You value these yourself: Other Box Spring
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Chair
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dining or Kitchen Chair | $8 to $10 | $5 to $8 | $3 to $5 | Source 3 for Dining or Kitchen Chair |
| Upholstered Chair or Armchair | $55 to $75 | $33 to $55 | $10 to $33 | Source 3 for Upholstered Chair or Armchair |
| Recliner | $20 | $20 | $20 | Source 5 for Recliner |
| Office or Desk Chair | $55 to $75 | $31 to $55 | $7 to $31 | Source 9 for Office or Desk Chair |
| Other Chair | $12 to $15 | $9 to $12 | $5 to $9 | Source 4 for Other Chair |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
You value these yourself: Folding Chair
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this piece. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Photograph it in place: size, wood, and wear drive furniture resale more than anything else, and the photo is what makes your figure defensible later.
Sofa
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofa (standard) | $155 to $205 | $95 to $155 | $36 to $95 | Source 3 for Sofa (standard) |
| Sleeper Sofa (with mattress) | $245 to $310 | $165 to $245 | $90 to $165 | Source 3 for Sleeper Sofa (with mattress) |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Sectional Sofa
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this piece. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Photograph it in place: size, wood, and wear drive furniture resale more than anything else, and the photo is what makes your figure defensible later.
Loveseat
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loveseat | $110 to $145 | $65 to $110 | $25 to $65 | Source 7 for Loveseat |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Coffee Table
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Table | $50 to $65 | $33 to $50 | $15 to $33 | Source 3 for Coffee Table |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
End Table
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End Table | $39 to $50 | $25 to $39 | $10 to $25 | Source 3 for End Table |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Dining Table
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dining Table (table only) | $110 to $150 | $65 to $110 | $20 to $65 | Source 9 for Dining Table (table only) |
| Kitchen or Dinette Set (table and chairs) | $105 to $135 | $70 to $105 | $36 to $70 | Source 3 for Kitchen or Dinette Set (table and chairs) |
| Dining Room Set (complete) | $700 to $935 | $430 to $700 | $155 to $430 | Source 3 for Dining Room Set (complete) |
| Buffet or Sideboard | $170 to $225 | $110 to $170 | $45 to $110 | Source 7 for Buffet or Sideboard |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Dresser
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresser | $48 to $60 | $34 to $48 | $20 to $34 | Source 4 for Dresser |
| Dresser with Mirror | $80 to $105 | $50 to $80 | $21 to $50 | Source 3 for Dresser with Mirror |
| Chest of Drawers | $75 to $100 | $50 to $75 | $26 to $50 | Source 3 for Chest of Drawers |
| Wardrobe or Armoire | $80 to $105 | $50 to $80 | $21 to $50 | Source 3 for Wardrobe or Armoire |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Desk
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desk | $50 to $60 | $38 to $50 | $26 to $38 | Source 3 for Desk |
| Computer Desk | $10 | $10 | $10 | Source 5 for Computer Desk |
| Secretary Desk | $115 to $145 | $85 to $115 | $50 to $85 | Source 3 for Secretary Desk |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Nightstand
You value these yourself: Nightstand
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this piece. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Photograph it in place: size, wood, and wear drive furniture resale more than anything else, and the photo is what makes your figure defensible later.
China Cabinet
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Cabinet | $245 to $310 | $165 to $245 | $90 to $165 | Source 3 for China Cabinet |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Curio Cabinet
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this piece. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Photograph it in place: size, wood, and wear drive furniture resale more than anything else, and the photo is what makes your figure defensible later.
Entertainment Center
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Center | $20 | $20 | $20 | Source 5 for Entertainment Center |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: TV Stand
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this piece. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Photograph it in place: size, wood, and wear drive furniture resale more than anything else, and the photo is what makes your figure defensible later.
Mattress
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattress (single or twin) | $30 to $36 | $23 to $30 | $16 to $23 | Source 3 for Mattress (single or twin) |
| Mattress (double or full) | $60 to $80 | $36 to $60 | $13 to $36 | Source 3 for Mattress (double or full) |
You value these yourself: Mattress (queen or king)
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this piece. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Photograph it in place: size, wood, and wear drive furniture resale more than anything else, and the photo is what makes your figure defensible later.
You value these yourself: Other Mattress
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Rug
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Rug | $12 to $16 | $7 to $12 | $2 to $7 | Source 3 for Area Rug |
| Throw Rug | $9 to $12 | $6 to $9 | $2 to $6 | Source 3 for Throw Rug |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Lamp
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Lamp | $15 to $20 | $9 to $15 | $3 to $9 | Source 6 for Table Lamp |
| Floor Lamp | $26 to $34 | $16 to $26 | $6 to $16 | Source 3 for Floor Lamp |
| Lamp (unspecified) | $10 to $12 | $7 to $10 | $4 to $7 | Source 3 for Lamp (unspecified) |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Mirror
You value these yourself: Wall Mirror
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this piece. Value it at what the same piece in the same condition sells for used locally, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Photograph it in place: size, wood, and wear drive furniture resale more than anything else, and the photo is what makes your figure defensible later.
Patio
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patio Set (table and 4 chairs) | $50 | $50 | $50 | Source 7 for Patio Set (table and 4 chairs) |
| Patio Table | $60 to $80 | $41 to $60 | $20 to $41 | Source 9 for Patio Table |
| Outdoor Chair | $34 to $45 | $20 to $34 | $7 to $20 | Source 9 for Outdoor Chair |
Derived from a single published range or one too narrow to split confidently. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for what you actually gave.
You value these yourself: Other Patio Furniture
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Other Furniture
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk or Storage Chest | $55 to $75 | $29 to $55 | $5 to $29 | Source 3 for Trunk or Storage Chest |
| Portable Clothes Closet | $41 to $50 | $29 to $41 | $16 to $29 | Source 3 for Portable Clothes Closet |
| Kitchen Cabinet | $60 to $80 | $44 to $60 | $26 to $44 | Source 3 for Kitchen Cabinet |
You value these yourself: Other Furniture
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Sets vs single pieces
A complete set is priced as a set: a bedroom set runs $260 to $1,035 and a dining room set $155 to $935 across the three tiers. Value it the way it was given. If you gave the whole set, use the set row; if you gave three pieces, add up three rows.
For the $5,000 appraisal test, a set and the pieces of a set are similar items, added together across every charity you gave them to that year. Furniture rarely gets there, but a houseful of good pieces can.
Will a charity take it?
- Mattresses and box springs: often refused, and some states restrict resale of used bedding.
- Cribs: drop-side cribs cannot legally be resold. See baby gear values for the cribs that can be donated.
- Upholstery with stains, tears or pet damage: usually declined.
- Particleboard pieces that have been moved before: often refused because they rarely survive another move.
- Sectionals with missing pieces: usually declined.
A piece the charity refuses is not a contribution, so it gives no deduction.
What changed for 2026
- The IRS states that the new deduction for people who do not itemize, beginning in tax year 2026, covers cash gifts only. Donated furniture still generally needs itemizing. See the non-itemizer guide.
- Itemizers' charitable deductions now have to clear a floor of 0.5% of AGI, per IRS guidance for 2026.
- The paperwork lines are unchanged: $250 for a written acknowledgment, over $500 for Form 8283, over $5,000 for an appraisal.
Photograph it before the truck comes
- The whole piece, from the front, in place.
- A close-up of any damage, so the tier you picked matches what left.
- The maker's label or brand mark, if there is one.
- The receipt or pickup confirmation, with the date.
Furniture leaves once, usually on a scheduled pickup, so this is the one chance to record condition.
Other categories in the guide
Most donation bags cross categories. These are the ones that usually travel with this page.
- Kitchen and housewaresKitchenware and housewares donation values (2026)
- AppliancesAppliance donation values for 2026: what your washer, fridge, and stove are worth
- Baby gearBaby gear donation values: what a used stroller, crib or car seat is worth
- Pet suppliesPet supplies donation value: what a used crate, bed or tank is worth
- Tools and gardenTool donation values: hand tools, power tools, mowers and yard equipment
Or start from the full donation value guide, which explains how every range on this page was derived.
What the total obliges you to do
Once you have a figure, the rules decide the paperwork. These are the three pages that answer that, in the order the questions arrive.
- CalculatorAdd up the whole donationTotal a bag of furniture and everything else that went with it, from these same ranges.
- GuideReceipts and recordsWhat the charity has to give you, and the $250 line where a plain drop-off slip stops being enough.
- GuideForm 8283The $500 filing line, the $5,000 appraisal line, and which section of the form a household donation lands in.
- Donation valuesFurniture Donation Values: What It's WorthWhat donated furniture is actually worth for a tax deduction, piece by piece, plus the condition rules, the set-versus-piece question, and the $500 line.
- Donation valuesPrintable Salvation Army Donation ValuesWhat donations to The Salvation Army are generally worth: bedding, kitchenware, books, toys, and furniture in print-friendly tables with every range cited.
- Donation valuesHabitat ReStore Donation ValuesCited value tables for Habitat ReStore donations: furniture, large appliances, cabinets, and tools by condition, plus receipt and Form 8283 rules.
Questions about furniture donations
How is a sofa valued for a donation?
Will a charity take a mattress?
What if a single piece is worth more than $500?
What is a reasonable value for a donated couch?
Is used furniture worth 30% of what I paid?
Can I deduct furniture that is damaged or stained?
Do I list a dining set as one item or several?
Does the IRS publish official furniture prices?
Do I need to itemize to deduct donated furniture in 2026?
Sources for the values on this page
Every range on this page traces to one of these. Values are derived from the published ranges, never copied from another product’s valuation database, and never invented where no source covers an item.
- Publication 561 (12/2025), Determining the Value of Donated Property
Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .
- Publication 526 (2025), Charitable Contributions
Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide (The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Donation Valuation Guide)
The Salvation Army (Thrift Stores / Adult Rehabilitation Centers)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for Goodwill Donors
Goodwill Industries International (compiled list, republished by member affiliates)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for Goodwill Donors (single average price variant)
Goodwill Industries International (single-value variant; copy hosted by Goodwill Industries of East Texas)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide - What is my Donation Worth?
Goodwill Northern New England
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide (2023 edition)
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Donation Valuation Guide (2017/2019 PDF edition, superseded)
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Thrift Store Valuation Guide
Catholic Charities Maine (Catholic Charities Thrift Store)
Corroborating check. Used to sanity-check a band. Never moves a figure on its own. Fetched and read .
The rules these values have to satisfy
- Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated PropertyIRS, IRS publication
- Publication 526, Charitable ContributionsIRS, IRS publication
- Instructions for Form 8283IRS, IRS form
Log the pickup with photos
DeductiBee keeps a photo of each piece in place, totals the year, and fills the Form 8283 worksheet when you cross $500.
Free to start. Import and raw export are never paywalled. Donations count in the year you give them.