12 MILLION TONS OF FURNITURE ARE THROWN AWAY EVERY YEAR- Here’s How You Can Help!

Every year in the U.S., an estimated 12 million tons of furniture are thrown away according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), & shockingly, only 2–3% of that perfectly good furniture is ever repurposed or rehomed. That means millions of sofas, tables, & beds head straight to landfills while people continue to buy brand new items. Producing new furniture isn’t just a waste issue… It consumes massive amounts of wood, metals, plastics, & energy, contributing to deforestation, pollution, & the depletion of precious natural resources. The good news? You can make a huge difference simply by shopping secondhand & ITS EASY! Online thrift stores make it easy to find high quality furniture at a fraction of the cost — while keeping waste out of landfills & reducing the demand for new production.

Below are some of the best online thrift stores I’ve found that will help you find beautiful, durable secondhand furniture.

Chairish – Curated secondhand & vintage furniture, often higher-end & designer.

AptDeco – Peer-to-peer marketplace for modern furniture with delivery options in many cities. Mostly major cities but hey, it’s something!

Kaiyo – Gently used designer & brand-name furniture, professionally cleaned & delivered.

CORT Furniture Outlet- specialize in in-home office decor & larger pieces! Handy for those setting up at home work spaces for small businesses or remote work!

Facebook Marketplace – MY FAV! & I believe the easiest option for avoiding delivery costs & supporting your local economy! Local secondhand furniture of all styles & price ranges. & you can negotiate a lower price! (But be respectful of course)

OfferUp – App-based local buying & selling with plenty of furniture listings. Only issue is people may not respond to you. So be sure to reach out to multiple sellers! 

Vintage & Unique Pieces

1stDibs – High-quality vintage & antique furniture from trusted sellers.

Everything But The House (EBTH) – Online estate sales with unique furniture & home goods. very popular option

Selency – Curated vintage & secondhand pieces that ship in the U.S. pricey but good stuff if you wanna invest in vintage pieces 

 Eco-Friendly & Upcycled

Kaiyo – Not just resale: focuses on keeping furniture out of landfills through reuse. They have modern really good stuff. Here’s their Instagram so you can stalk them! https://www.instagram.com/getkaiyo?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Many locations list secondhand furniture online; proceeds support Habitat’s mission. A quick Google search will tell you if you have one near you (you probably do) & they have other handy around the house stuff like silverware sets, lightbulbs, cups, plates & more! W