In case you needed more reasons to go thrifting: When you buy secondhand, you do your part in helping the environment. Thrifting helps slash demand for new products, thereby lowering the amount of waste and pollution that ends up in landfills and helping decrease the carbon footprint associated with shipping and transportation. Thrifting also allows you to unearth unique and stylish items that are full of character — rustic, contemporary, vintage; the world is your oyster — for a fraction of the cost.
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Kaiyo
With a focus on quality and affordability, Kaiyo is an online platform that allows users to buy and sell pre-owned furniture. Kaiyo’s team inspects each piece before it is listed to ensure quality, and offers a wide selection — from sofas, chairs, and dining tables to bed frames and ornate table lamps. Kaiyo also offers a “hassle-free delivery and assembly service,” so you can enjoy your newly bought furniture right away.
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Rejuvenation
Specializing in vintage and classic home furnishings, Rejuvenation offers a wide range of products — including lighting, hardware, and fine crafts — all “carefully restored to their original beauty,” according to the site. If you’re looking to add a touch of vintage charm to your living room or update a bathroom with classic fixtures, give this online store a try. Let us know whether the process left you feeling rejuvenated!
AptDeco
AptDeco is an online marketplace that connects users to each other — allowing them to buy and sell gently used furniture within their community. Lauded for its hassle-free shopping experience, the site offers a “money-back guarantee” feature for peace of mind when making a purchase. With its focus on affordability, convenience, and quality, AptDeco is another solid option for home furnishing needs.
1stDibs
Featuring a finely curated selection of unique and vintage items from top dealers and boutiques around the world, 1stDibs is a great option for novice designers on the market for stylish and quirky items and collectors and enthusiasts looking for rare and hard-to-find items. Whether you’re looking for a midcentury modern sofa or an ornate vintage chandelier, 1stDibs has something to offer.
Chairish
With more than “2,000 expertly edited items added daily,” Chairish is another frontrunner in the sale of pre-owned home furnishing, decor, and art. The site offers an impressive roster of affordable and rare antiques, vintage, and contemporary items and has a rigorous screening process that ensures each piece is in good condition before shipping. A downside: Since the platform works by connecting buyers and sellers from all over the country, shipping can be steep depending on the size and location of a purchase.
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Facebook Marketplace
Don’t overlook Facebook Marketplace just because it can seem scammy or overwhelming. Thanks to a never-ending array of move-out sales and people looking to get rid of stuff, you can furnish entire homes for cheap — or even for free — through Facebook Marketplace. That the platform works by connecting sellers to buyers directly means there is no customer support team, though. You just have to hope there aren’t any issues with your purchase.
Craigslist
Good ol’ Craigslist works as an online classifieds site that allows users to buy and sell just about … anything. (Human-sized hamster wheel, anyone?) Known for being user-friendly and easy to navigate, the site allows you to search for items by location, price, and category — making it easier to narrow what you’re looking for. One of the key benefits of Craigslist is the ability to negotiate prices directly with the seller, which can result in significant savings.
South Platte Trading Co.
Specializing in gently used furniture and home décor, South Platte Trading Co. offers a selection of “furnishings and recovered materials from a wide range of places and time periods.” With a strong focus on quality, affordability, and customer satisfaction, this online thrift store also has a “money-back guarantee” for peace of mind before, during, and after making a purchase.
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eBay
This ecommerce giant sets itself apart with its abundant selection of items, from new and used designer clothing to vintage furniture and rare collectibles. The site is is also famous for allowing users to bid on items they want to buy. With its focus on affordability and convenience, eBay is a solid option for anyone looking for good deals on home furnishing items, electronics, and more.
Overstock
Offering a vast selection of discounted merchandise — including furniture, home decor, bedding and bath, clothing, electronics, and jewelry — Overstock is an online wholesaler that specializes in the sale of excess inventory from big-name retailers such as Marshalls, Costco, and Ross. With its competitive pricing and commitment to customer satisfaction, Overstock is a great choice for shoppers looking for an easy and affordable online store.
Apartment Therapy Bazaar
Previously known as Krrb, (pronounced “curb”), this site functions like a classifieds site similar to Craigslist, but connects buyers and sellers from all over the world. Shoppers can browse by designer, style, or item type, and the site’s Vintage Treasures and Preloved Items categories are particularly useful for unearthing secondhand and refurnished pieces. With a wide selection of furniture from different sellers, Apartment Therapy Bazaar is another convenient, and cost-effective way to furnish a home.
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