Redecorate Your Home from these 8 Furniture Pre-owned Marketplaces
In the United States, 12 million tonnes of furniture are disposed in landfills annually, and in Europe over 10 million tonnes of furniture. Today, there are increasing options where you can sell your furniture rather than throw it away. Here are 7 unique marketplaces where you can discover beautiful second-hand furniture while easily selling pieces you don’t want anymore.
1. Kaiyo
Instagram |@getkaiyo
Based in | United States
Delivery | New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Washington D.C.
Kaiyo is an online marketplace for pre-owned furniture that takes care of the burdensome parts of buying and selling for you. They plant a tree for every order completed on Kaiyo as part of their commitment to a more sustainable planet. Third-party delivery services outside of white-glove service areas are also available.
2. Chairish
Instagram | @chairishco
Based in | United States
Delivery | United States
Chairish sells higher-end rare vintage, antique, and contemporary furniture pieces. You no longer need to visit every store to find your favorite vintage piece but instead, search for products by designer names or by specific periods. Find your next pre-loved furniture on Chairish by style, maker, and region.
3. 1stDibs
Instagram | @1stdibs
Based in | United States
Delivery | Worldwide
1stDibs tries to capture the magic of the Paris flea market with their vintage, antique and contemporary furniture, home décor, art, fine jewelry, watches, and fashion pieces. They work with more than 4000 sellers who are professionals in the field worldwide, and experts handpick items to showcase on their site each week.
4. AptDeco
Instagram | @aptdeco
Based in | United States
Delivery | Northeast (NY, NJ, CT, PA, DE) and the San Francisco Bay Area
To borrow their own words, AptDeco is a resale platform that eliminates the hassle of buying and selling furniture. Upload the furniture you want to sell, browse top brand furniture without the designer price, and wait for your delivery. Take their style quiz to receive personal furniture recommendations that suit your home.
5. One King’s Lane
Instagram | @onekingslane
Based in | United States
Delivery | United States
One King’s Lane houses expert designers to make enticing curations, home tours, tips, and inspiration, as well as personalized design assistance (in-person or remotely). Check out their blog for home tours, designer tips, and more inspirations to find designer, vintage, and exclusive home furnishings in every style - including yours.
6. Bi-Rite Studio
Instagram | @bi_rite
Based in | United States
Delivery | Worldwide
Cat Snodgrass launched Bi-Rite Studio, specializing in both 20th-century vintage furniture and contemporary designs. Their pieces are available at their brick-and-mortar boutiques in Brooklyn and online - you can also rent pieces like Ekstrem Chairs and the Memphis Milano ‘Oceanic’ Lamp for staging and productions.
7. Frankly
Instagram | @franckly_com
Based in | Finland
Delivery | EU, United Kingdom
Franckly is an online marketplace for pre-owned furniture curated by the Finnish Design Shop which specializes in Nordic Design. You can find authentic vintage and the best of contemporary design for furniture, lighting, tableware, and decor items. While browsing, use the Follow feature to be notified when a piece you’re looking for becomes available.
8. Vinterior
Instagram | @vinterior
Based in | United Kingdom
Delivery | Worldwide
Vinterior is an online marketplace for pre-owned vintage and antique furniture, celebrating good quality, good looking, good for the planet pieces. They work with 2,000 vintage and antique sellers from over 30 countries (and counting), making it easier than ever to find one-of-a-kind pieces and shop in a way that's better for the planet. The platform also offers furnishing for hotel, restaurant, and residential projects.
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