Where to Find Used Furniture When You Move

So you’ve purchased a home, packed your boxes and are ready to move. Congrats! Now it’s time to find the right furniture the fill those empty rooms. If you’re moving to a larger home, you’ll likely need to purchase a few extra pieces to finish furnishing the property. Of course, not everyone needs or wants brand-spanking-new furniture. Oftentimes, finding a unique vintage piece or a used quality item over an expensive (or Ikea-esque cheap) piece of furniture is more satisfying. You may be wondering “where can I find used furniture?” Fortunately, we can help. Here are several tried-and-true places to find used furniture when you move.

Where can I find used furniture online?

Whether you’re searching for modern, consigned furnishings or quirky, vintage finds, you’ll find them on these five websites.

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Sotheby’s Home

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Other popular places to buy used furniture online

Several more obvious places to look for used furniture online include:

Craigslist – The online marketplace provides local classifieds information for every area of the country.
Facebook Marketplace – This community-driven marketplace allows buyers to find furniture and other household items in their area.
Letgo – LetGo is a free mobile classifieds app that allows users to buy and sell used furniture and other items locally. Similar to Facebook Marketplace, buyers and sellers can chat privately and instantly.
OfferUp – The mobile app allows users to buy and sell furniture and other belongings right from their smartphones. In addition, buyers and sellers are rated, which gives shoppers a better idea of who they’re dealing with when purchasing furniture.
eBay – You’ll find everything from custom-made furniture to obscure, vintage pieces for sale on eBay. The marketplace provides an easy-to-use platform for anyone searching for unique finds.
Etsy – The global online marketplace is a great source for used and vintage furniture. Buyers will find unique items, such as custom-made furnishings, reclaimed wood coffee tables, sliding barn doors and more.
AptDeco – The online furniture marketplace provides an easy way to buy and sell furnishings in the New York City area. Furniture brands sold on the site include Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Cb2, Room and Board and more.

Where can I find used furniture in stores?

Local furniture consignment shops – Prefer to shop in-person? If you have the time and energy, we recommend paying a visit to the local furniture consignment and antique shops in your area.
Habitat for Humanity ReStores – Looking for a bargain? You never know what you’ll find at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The non-profit organization sells a wide range of used household furniture and decor items. Proceeds from the ReStores also go towards building homes and shelters in local communities and around the world.
Goodwill – Goodwill Industries International is one of the most well-known charities in the country. The non-profit has 3,200 stores nationwide, many of which are packed with used furniture. Though bargain hunters will find plenty of pre-owned treasures inside their local Goodwill, they may have to look carefully (and often!). Given that the non-profit receives an influx of items on a daily basis, the store’s inventory changes rapidly. To scoop up new arrivals, shoppers should check in to their local store on a regular basis.

Ready to move?

Need help moving your heavy furniture? Fortunately, Moving.com’s extensive network of reputable and reliable movers makes it easy to find and book the best full-service moving company for the job. All relocation companies in our network are licensed and insured, so you can rest assured that your move will be in good hands. Just need help lifting and loading the furniture? Check out our 5 labor alternatives to hiring a full-service moving company. Best of luck and happy moving!