After you move into your first home or your first apartment you want to know where you can find good quality affordable furniture. Furniture takes a lot of wear & tear so you need to shop for quality as well as affordability. Think of your furniture as an investment. You need to find furniture that is well built with materials that will withstand wear. Thrift stores, consignment shops, online markets, warehouse furniture stores, specialty furniture makers and boutique stores are some sources to choose from.
Thrift Stores
These good places to start. Sometimes good deals are to be found. Sometimes you can find wonderful accent pieces or sets that you may like.
- Goodwill
- Salvation Army
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Other Second Hand Furniture Sources
- Wallpaper & Designer Home Consignments – This store caries used furniture on consignment.
- Buy Nothing Nashville – a facebook group where members give each other items they no longer need
- Estate Sales– Find estate sales, antiques.
- Finders Keepers Consignment
- Remix Consignment Furniture
Online Furniture Markets
Another source of second hand furniture is online markets.
- Facebook Marketplace
- Craigslist
- Letgo
Furniture Stores – Discount & Specialty
In this group, you will find used refinished furniture from Music City Modern, as well as new furniture at warehouse sale prices. Sprintz has a sale every quarter. A good source to watch for good quality affordable furniture.
- American Freight – has high quality furniture, mattresses and appliances in warehouse
- Furniture Connection– try this for ” fine quality furniture at the lowest price”.
- Nashville Discount Furniture – find “affordable, quality products from the top furniture manufacturers” here.
- Furniture & Mattress – mattresses are an important staple in furnishings.
- Sprintz Warehouse – visit for 65% or more reduction on floor samples.
- Amish Furniture Makers in TN– Specialty hand-made furniture from the Amish.
- The Yard Sale Store – touts 30-90% off liquidation and overstock furniture.
- Social Furniture – get “top quality Home Furnishings and Mattresses in stock”
- Music City Modern – “restored authentic mid century modern furnishings”
- Sara Sells Nashville -“a monthly warehouse sale offering furniture, lighting, and home decor at up to 60% off retail pricing”
As always, check and compare. Compare prices from each source before you buy. Check the furniture carefully before you buy and after delivery. Know what goes into the furniture. In addition, know and understand return policies and their follow up customer service. Buyer Beware!! Happy Hunting!
