Furniture donation values
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.
- 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, which is where the Fair tier stops.
Furniture donation values, 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) |
| Other Sofa | $155 to $205 | $95 to $155 | $36 to $95 | Source 3 for Other Sofa |
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 |
| Other Loveseat | $110 to $145 | $65 to $110 | $25 to $65 | Source 7 for Other 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.
Coffee Table
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Table | $50 to $65 | $33 to $50 | $15 to $33 | Source 3 for Coffee Table |
| Other Coffee Table | $50 to $65 | $33 to $50 | $15 to $33 | Source 3 for Other Coffee Table |
End Table
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End Table | $39 to $50 | $25 to $39 | $10 to $25 | Source 3 for End Table |
| Other End Table | $39 to $50 | $25 to $39 | $10 to $25 | Source 3 for Other End Table |
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 |
| Other Dining Table | $110 to $150 | $65 to $110 | $20 to $65 | Source 9 for Other Dining Table |
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.
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 |
| Other Dresser | $48 to $60 | $34 to $48 | $20 to $34 | Source 4 for Other Dresser |
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 |
| Other Desk | $50 to $60 | $38 to $50 | $26 to $38 | Source 3 for Other 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.
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 |
| Other China Cabinet | $245 to $310 | $165 to $245 | $90 to $165 | Source 3 for Other China Cabinet |
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 |
| Other Entertainment Center | $20 | $20 | $20 | Source 5 for Other 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.
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 |
| Other Rug | $12 to $16 | $7 to $12 | $2 to $7 | Source 3 for Other Rug |
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) |
| Other Lamp | $10 to $12 | $7 to $10 | $4 to $7 | Source 3 for Other Lamp |
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.
Other categories in the guide
Most donation bags cross categories. These are the ones that usually travel with this page.
- Kitchen and housewaresKitchen and housewares donation values
- AppliancesAppliance donation values
- ElectronicsElectronics donation values
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.
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?
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
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