![]() ![]() Furniture-brand sales on gently used furniture offer excellent deals on pieces, sometimes in almost new condition.Try using them to find local vendors, then reach out to those shops directly to save on markup fees and support small businesses, as Abigail Marcelo Horace, an interior designer and founder of Casa Marcelo, does. Kaiyo, Chairish, and the luxury 1stDibs are curated furnishing resale marketplaces that can arrange white-glove shipping directly to your room, but you pay more than you would if buying directly from a seller. ![]() These platforms also allow you to save search terms or set up search notifications. You can find pieces on eBay, OfferUp, and even the luxury fashion resale site The RealReal, but you may notice price markups since they take a sizable percentage from sellers.(If possible, visit and check out the piece in person before you buy.) Pieces tend to go quickly on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you find an account whose stuff you like, set up a new post and story alert on the app so you don’t miss a great find. Instagram, like Facebook Marketplace, serves you more of what you interact with, the more you interact-a privacy annoyance or useful feature, depending on your perspective.Filtering your search to vintage pieces from a local radius can help you find stores to visit and support in person. ![]() Etsy is a good source for secondhand furniture and home decor, and seller reviews can be helpful.The more time you spend searching and clicking on pieces that catch your eye, the more Facebook learns what you like (a potentially controversial advantage over Craigslist). Facebook Marketplace is another direct-from-seller favorite among thrifters.(Pro tip: Save your keyword search and search alert to get email notifications for new posts.) It’s direct from the seller, so you don’t have to pay an added markup, but you’ll have to vet them for trustworthiness and quality and arrange for pickup. ![]()
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