There are several types of outlets for buying used furniture. Some of them are dedicated furniture stores or furniture rental outfits. These companies often sell off returns as used rather than sending them back to the manufacturers or throwing them away. While this may seem like a good bet, keep in mind that returns to furniture sellers are often brought back because of defects. Those that have been given back to furniture renters, on the other hand, may have no specific defects. However, they are likely to be well-worn.

Another outlet is one of the local thrift stores. These stores are selling furniture that was donated. Often, it is very worn and may need repairs. However, the prices can be rock-bottom, so it can be a "better than nothing at all" option.

Auction houses are yet another option for finding used furniture for sale. Often, their furniture comes from estates or from people who know that their furniture is worth something. These are great choices if you're looking for antique furniture sales, too. Estate sale pieces have often been in someone's house for decades, and may well be antiques by the time they go back on the market.

One of the best things about auction house furniture for sale is that the selection is always changing. It can feel like finding gold to look at an auction schedule and realize that the antique furniture you've been searching for is going to be up for bidding. However, you never know when this is going to happen. Therefore, you'll need to always be ready to drop everything and rush to antique furniture sales. Otherwise, you could miss your chance to bid on the antiques you've been dreaming of owning.