Where to Sell Used Furniture

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko

Decluttering your home can be a cathartic experience. Yet what do you do with the furniture you no longer want? Instead of donating it or letting it gather dust in your garage, why not turn it into cash? Here’s where you can sell used furniture online or in store.

Whether you’re downsizing, upgrading or simply looking to make some extra money, there are numerous avenues available for selling your gently used furniture.

Let’s explore the top places and methods to sell your furniture, from online marketplaces to consignment stores.

If you’re ready to give your home a refresh while padding your wallet, read on to discover where and how to sell your furniture.

Have clothing to sell? Check out my guide to selling used clothes.

Before diving into where to sell your used furniture, it’s essential to take a few steps to ensure a successful experience:

Present your furniture well. Clean your furniture before taking high-quality photos from multiple angles. Good lighting and a tidy background can make a significant difference in attracting buyers. Highlight any unique features and be honest about any imperfections in your photos and item description.
Set a competitive price. Before I sell items, I take 10 minutes to research similar items to determine a fair price. This can be done on the online marketplace where you plan to offer the item, or you can do a general Google search. Consider the condition, brand and age of the piece. I tend to lean toward pricing items to sell, but if you have something special, don’t sell your item short. You can always bring the price down later.
Write detailed descriptions. Provide a comprehensive description of your furniture, including dimensions, material, color, condition and any notable features. Some people also want to know if the furniture has been in a home with pets or smoking.
Promote your listing. If you have time, consider sharing your listing across multiple platforms to reach a wider audience. In addition to using popular online marketplaces, share in local community groups. Be sure to note where everything it listed so you can take down all the item postings once it sells.
Communicate promptly and safely. Respond quickly to inquiries and be open to questions and requests to see your item in person. Arrange to meet buyers in public places or have a friend or family member with you if the exchange happens at your home. I recommend keeping sale items in your garage or bringing them outside before the buyer arrives. Ensure payment is confirmed before handing over the furniture.

Next, choose whether you want to try selling them online or in store. I’ve gathered an insider’s guide to online marketplaces and secondhand shops to help you choose the right selling option for you.

Selling Furniture on Online Marketplaces

There’s no shortage of opportunities to showcase and sell your furniture items to local and national audience online. There are even some options that take the hassle of pickup and delivery off your hands.

Ready to sell? Here are some of the top online platforms to sell your furniture:

AptDeco

If you’re looking to sell your furniture and take the hassle out of moving it from your home, AptDeco may be the online marketplace for you. When your item sells, AptDeco offers a seamless pickup and delivery service. Their team handles all the logistics of getting your sold item from your home to its new owner. Here’s how it works:

Creating a listing on AptDeco is easy and free of charge. Upload photos, add detailed descriptions and submit your listing. Then AptDeco places it on their online marketplace for others in your area to view.

On top of that, AptDeco enhances your selling experience by providing a curated touch to every listing. Their team touches up each listing to ensure it looks its best, features items in targeted marketing campaigns and creates curated shops to boost the chances of a quick sale. The marketplace even boasts items selling within 5-20 days.

To make things even easier, all transactions are conducted within their secure platform, ensuring that your personal information remains confidential.

Once your item sells and and it has been delivered by their team to the buyer, you will receive your payment digitally within 2 to 5 business days.

Sounds great, right? The only catch is a percentage of your profit will be collected by AptDeco, ranging from 19–38% of the selling price of your product. This covers advertising your item, paying the delivery team and providing a specialized selling experience.

Facebook Marketplace

If you’re looking for a free, do-it-yourself option, Facebook Marketplace is a convenient online platform where you can buy, sell and trade a wide variety of goods within your local community. With its seamless integration into the Facebook app, Marketplace offers a user-friendly interface that makes browsing and listing items as easy as a few clicks.

The platform facilitates communication between buyers and sellers, allowing for easy negotiation and coordination of transactions. Plus, it has built-in safety features like user profiles and ratings. You can also choose to offer shipping, allowing you to attract a wider audience.

On this platform, you are responsible for listing your items and coordinating pickup locations. For safety, I recommend agreeing upon a sale price before you meet and meeting up with your buyer in a public space. This may not always work for larger furniture items. In that case, place the item in your garage for easy loading or plan on moving it outside before your buyer arrives.

On Facebook Marketplace, I have sold various furniture items, from a hope chest to a bar cart to a chair and footstool. I’ve had listed items move quickly and fair negotiations with buyers.

Facebook Marketplace is free to use.

Nextdoor

Similar to Facebook Marketplace, selling furniture on Nextdoor lets you tap into your immediate local community. This platform is designed to connect you with your neighbors.

Nextdoor’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to upload your listing and start reaching nearby residents. Since this platform is hyperlocal, buyers often feel more comfortable buying from someone close to home.

Although it may be your neighbors seeing your items, be sure you do not post your home address in the listing. You’ll be able to share contact information with interested neighbors through direct messages.

Listing items on Nextdoor is free.

OfferUp

Selling furniture on OfferUp offers a convenient and efficient way to reach local buyers through its platform. The interface makes it easy to upload your listing and start connecting with potential buyers almost immediately.

One of the significant advantages of using OfferUp is its focus on local transactions, which is particularly beneficial when selling bulky furniture.

Just like Facebook Marketplace and Nextdoor, OfferUp has a built-in messaging system for easy communication between buyers and sellers. The app also allows users to leave ratings and reviews for each other.

In addition to its local focus, OfferUp offers features that can enhance your selling experience. For a small fee, you can promote your listings to increase visibility and attract more potential buyers.

Basic listings on OfferUp are free.

Chairish

If you’re selling higher-end or vintage furniture, Chairish may be the platform for you. It caters to buyers looking for unique and quality pieces and offers services to make the experience as seamless as possible. Yet, this extra service does comes at a price.

One of the key advantages of Chairish is its focus on curation and presentation. Listings on Chairish undergo a review process to ensure they meet the platform’s standards for quality and style. The online marketplace also offers professional photography services, which can help your items stand out.

Additionally, Chairish offers assistance with shipping, including delivery service for larger or more delicate items.

The platform features items in curated collections, email campaigns and social media promotions, exposing your furniture to a broader audience. By leveraging Chairish’s expertise in presenting and promoting high-end furniture, you can connect with buyers who are specifically looking for what you have to offer.

The consignment fee you’ll pay when an item sells depends on the number of items you have listed and the type of membership you choose. Consignment fees ranges from 30-45% on the free membership options. Paid memberships are also available.

eBay

The online auction website with global name recognition is still a place where millions of buyers and sellers converge to discover furniture treasures from around the world. eBay does have an option to sell locally with local pickup. However, be mindful of the potential fees.

What makes this platform unique are the selling options. From auctions to fixed-price listings, sellers have the flexibility to choose the selling format that best suit their needs. If you want to sell your item quickly, use the buy it now tool that allows buyers to purchase at your listing price. You can also try your luck at getting the best possible price by auctioning your items.

You’ll be in charge of photographing, describing, listing and delivering, shipping or scheduling pickup of your items. You can save on shipping with an eBay delivery label if you want to ship furniture.

You can list your first 250 items each month for free. When items sell, you’ll incur a 10-15% fee depending on the price and type of item sold.

Sell Used Furniture at Portland Stores

Be part of the community’s dedication to sustainability by selling your items at these local stores. Here’s a list of locations where you can sell furniture in person.

If you’re looking for in-person options to offload gently used furniture, here are some Portland businesses to check out. You can sell for cash, store credit, trade or consign your furniture at these stores. Plus, you’ll be supporting local business owners and making new connections.

Each of these locations will set the price and market items for you.

Here’s a list of Portland businesses where you can sell, trade or consign your furniture:

Artifact

Artifact is dedicated to providing shoppers an eclectic, curated collection of one-of-a-kind pieces.

If you’re looking for same-day cash payout, you can receive 35% of the retail value if your payout is more than $50. You can also trade for 50% retail value in store credit or consign and receive 50% of the selling price when your item sells.

Make an appointment to sell, trade or consignment your furniture.

Artifact is at 3630 SE Division St. in Portland.

Brooklyn Mall

This shop specializes in antique, vintage, mid-century, MCM, retro and contemporary furniture.

When you consign here, you’ll receive 50% payout for items sold. Also, you can consign one item or a whole house full of stuff. Call or visit the showroom for more details.

Brooklyn Mall is at 3213 Northeast Sandy Blvd in Portland.

Consignment Northwest

Consignment Northwest helps you take the stress out of pricing, advertising and selling your home furnishings. If your item sells, you’ll get 50% of the sale price. Consignment contracts last for 90 days. There is also a pickup service available for an additional fee.

You can submit photos and an interest form online.

Consignment Northwest is at 10140 SW Allen Blvd, Ste D in Beaverton.

Give & Take

The store will assess whether a furniture item is something they can sell through photos you submit. Once approved, furniture pieces can be dropped off.

Sellers receive 40%-50% of the sales price depending on how much the item sells for. You may also be able to trade for in-store credit.

Give & Take is at 8128 N Denver Ave. in Portland.

Portland Rerun

Portland Rerun is dedicated to creating a space to meet new friends, sell some stuff and discover a find of a lifetime.

Instead of consignment, you can sell your furniture outright at this store. You’ll need to submit photos of your larger items before bringing them to the stores.

Portland Rerun is at 707 NE Fremont St. and 6940 NE Sandy Blvd.

Upscale Consignment

This shop boasts most consignment items selling within 30 days. Your items get exposure in a large store as well as an online showroom. They can also have your items delivered to the store for a fee.

When your items sell, you get a check for 50% of the selling price. To get started, send photos and information about your furniture via online request form.

Upscale Consignment is at 17785 SE 82nd Dr. in Gladstone.

Village Merchants

Village Merchants is a store full of everything you never knew you needed. The shop has a variety of goods, and also offers multiple options to sell your items.

At this shop, you have the option to sell, trade or consign your furniture. Sell for 30% of the marked retail price, trade for 40% the marked retail price or consign for 40-60% of the sale price.

Buying hours are Monday through Saturday (except Thursday) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can email pictures of furniture and large items.

Village Merchants is at 4035 SE Division St. in Portland.

What’s New Furniture

What’s New Furniture is here to sell your used furniture as easily as possible. Yet, items must come from a non-smoking home, have no prior exposure to pets and show no significant wear and tear.

Once your furniture sells, you’ll get 50% of the sale price. Consignment contracts last for 90 days.

To see if your furniture is something they can sell, you’ll send pictures and information via email.

What’s New Furniture is at 439 SE Grand Ave. in Portland.

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Where to Sell Used Furniture