12 Best Stores to Help You Buy or Sell Used Furniture

Twelve million tons. That's precisely how much furniture — sofas, tables, chairs, mattresses and the like — Americans toss away every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. To combat this exorbitant level of waste, more and more online furniture thrift stores are popping up, allowing people to make an environmental impact by buying and selling their secondhand pieces.

But that's not all. The top used furniture stores online, including AptDeco and Chairish, have become go-to spots for design lovers (including professionals!) hunting for one-of-a-kind finds to add character to an interior. Upgrading a living room sofa, discovering a vintage mirror to complete a mantel setup or snagging the perfect rug to ground a space are all valid reasons to shop online second-hand furniture stores. Not to mention you're able to save money in the process!

Here, we describe the top online second-hand furniture stores, along with some tips to keep in mind when exploring each site. This guide will come in handy whether you're interested in buying or selling a pre-loved item.