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291 LEGO Homemaker Blackboard and School Desk
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291 LEGO Homemaker Blackboard and School Desk
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LEGO 291 Blackboard and School Desk is a vintage Homemaker set from 1973 valued at $101 for new and sealed sets, up 3293% from an original retail price of $2.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.35% since release. On the used market, values range from $20 to $25 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Blackboard and School Desk since April 2017. High accuracy
LEGO 291-1 Blackboard and School Desk is a Homemaker Furniture set released in 1973, containing 90 pieces. It builds a red school desk and matching chair along with a freestanding blackboard on a yellow stand. Sold as a small impulse set within the Homemaker line.

A new and sealed Blackboard and School Desk is currently valued at around $101, with annual growth of approximately 2%, which is lower than other Furniture sets. The average used price is $20 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $105 within the next year.
Blackboard and School Desk is a relatively rare vintage set. We have not seen set 291-1 for sale in primary or secondary markets for over 6 months. Its market value is likely somewhat higher than our estimate. The last brand new Blackboard and School Desk was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 291 Blackboard and School Desk at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (FR) Used - 100 % COMPLETE, NO INSTRUCTION, WITH BOX $20.00
(US) Used - eBay listing for 291 Blackboard and School Desk $19.96
(NL) Used - 100% complete with instructions. With box. The box has been written on and som... $20.16

Sets in Homemaker / Furniture

293 Piano

Theme / Subtheme Homemaker / Furniture
Year 1973
Pieces 131
Availability Retired
293 LEGO Homemaker Piano
Retail $2.99
Value $319.10
Growth  +10572.2%
Annual growth 7.6%

290-2 Dining Suite

Theme / Subtheme Homemaker / Furniture
Year 1973
Pieces 114
Availability Retired
290-2 LEGO Homemaker Dining Suite
Retail $2.99
Value $67.74
Growth  +2165.6%
Annual growth 6.0%

292 Kitchen Sink and Cupboards

Theme / Subtheme Homemaker / Furniture
Year 1973
Pieces 59
Availability Retired
292 LEGO Homemaker Kitchen Sink and Cupboards
Retail $2.99
Value $223.68
Growth  +7380.9%
Annual growth 8.4%

271 Baby's Cot and Cabinet

Theme / Subtheme Homemaker / Furniture
Year 1973
Pieces 49
Availability Retired
271 LEGO Homemaker Baby's Cot and Cabinet
Retail $2.99
Value $77.74
Growth  +2500.0%
Annual growth 6.3%

270-2 Grandfather Clock, Chair and Table

Theme / Subtheme Homemaker / Furniture
Year 1973
Pieces 47
Availability Retired
270-2 LEGO Homemaker Grandfather Clock, Chair and Table
Retail $2.99
Value $152.24
Growth  +4991.6%
Annual growth 6.3%

272 Dressing Table with Mirror

Theme / Subtheme Homemaker / Furniture
Year 1973
Pieces 32
Availability Retired
272 LEGO Homemaker Dressing Table with Mirror
Retail $2.99
Value $55.11
Growth  +1743.1%
Annual growth 2.9%

273 Bureau

Theme / Subtheme Homemaker / Furniture
Year 1973
Pieces 23
Availability Retired
273 LEGO Homemaker Bureau
Retail $1.99
Value $53.00
Growth  +2563.3%
Annual growth 4.3%

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Blackboard and School Desk Reviews

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“The 'Blackboard and School Desks' set is a glimpse into the classic homemaker line, evoking nostalgia for schooldays with its simple yet effective design. Featuring a teacher's desk, a red chair, and a chalkboard (or 'green board,' as it humorously reminds us), this 1973 set offers a delightful vintage aesthetic.”
 

About Homemaker Furniture

The LEGO Homemaker Furniture sets, released in the late 1970s, include detailed buildable furniture pieces for enhancing dollhouse play. Notable sets are 293 Piano (1975), featuring a grand piano and bench; 292 Kitchen Sink and Cupboards (1975), which includes a detailed kitchen sink setup with cupboards; 294 Wall Unit (1975), a versatile shelving unit for storage and display; 273 Bureau (1974), featuring a desk with drawers and a chair; and 274 Color TV and Chair (1974), which includes a color television and an accompanying chair. These sets provide various household items for creating realistic and customizable interior scenes.

Furniture consists of 12 sets that ran from 1973 to 1974. As of today, 293 Piano is the most valuable Furniture set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $319.
Summary
Homemaker Furniture Blackboard and School Desk set 291 was released in April 1973, retailing for $3, but has since been retired. New, unopened Blackboard and School Desk sets are valued at $101, while used sets can be found for $20.
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