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Where to Buy Used Furniture Online

Vintage furniture shopping goes digital.

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By Johnny Brayson and Tyler Chin

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The internet is rife with fast furniture. And while it may be good for your wallet, it sure isn’t doing the planet any favors. Every year, about 9.7 million tons of furniture ends up trashed and dumped in landfills, and fast furniture — which typically will break down within five years — is exacerbating the problem. But there is something you can do to help solve the problem. Just as buying used clothes is a more sustainable way of shopping, buying used furniture keeps the landfills just a little less crowded, too — plus you can find some great steals on lightly used pieces. Even better, you can score one-of-a-kind pieces that not even a Wayfair or random Amazon brand can knock off. If scouring used furniture markets or dusty antique stores isn’t your idea of a fun time, the internet has become the go-to place to shop for used furniture. Below, you’ll find the seven best places to buy used furniture online.

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The Williams-Sonoma-owned Rejuvenation is known for being a lighting and hardware retailer, but its antiques and vintage section is a bevy of well-curated used furniture from all different eras. Just because it is a lighting brand, Rejuvenation’s vintage light fixtures are full of treasures — each is sourced from around the world, then carefully restored by the brand’s in-house team. And if you’re struggling with what you should add to cart, let Rejuvenation’s staff help you out with their favorite picks.

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One Kings Lane sells both new and used furniture. Its used furniture is mainly filled with pricey vintage items. It’s definitely not for those looking to save money, but if you’re looking for one-of-a-kind pieces, One Kings Lane is for you.

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Kaiyo sells a lot of furniture from brands you already know whether it’s higher-end retailers like Room and Board and Crate and Barrel or brands carried by the likes of Wayfair. Those living in select New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut areas can sell their furniture with free pickups, and delivery is a flat $149, with a minimum order value of $350. The rest of the United States need not fret — you can still buy and sell on Kaiyo, but delivery fees are calculated on a case-by-case basis.

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1stDibs is a luxury online thrift store that carries everything from furniture to decor. It’s filled with unique vintage finds as well as stalwart furniture pieces from renowned designers. Shop by design styles, periods and countries of origin, plus narrow down by price (starting at “under $1,000”) to stay on budget.

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Right off the bat, Chairish gets bonus points for its punny name. The online thrift store is a top merchant, having been recognized by numerous publications for its wide selection, curated products and ease of use. Since its founding in 2013, Chairish has expanded into something more than just a place to buy vintage — it launched a podcast and magazine, both of which discuss and examine interior design and style.

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Odds are pretty good that if you were computer-literate enough to navigate to this webpage, you already know what eBay is. The world’s largest online auction site is unsurprisingly a great place to discover used furniture, everything from gently-used contemporary pieces to mid-century icons to legit Victorian antiques. Prices and shipping costs vary widely, and while the selection is pretty much unmatched, the competition is too. Happy bidding.

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If you’re looking for handmade goods, Etsy is the place to go. But it’s also the place to look for used furniture. The breadth of pieces you’ll find is second to none, and while you’re certain to find some duds, you may just find buried treasure on any of the hundreds of pages of used wares.

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