Short answer: Sell everyday furniture locally on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, Craigslist, or Nextdoor, all free for local pickup. Use a consignment shop or a specialty site like Chairish for designer and vintage pieces. Donate what won't sell. The right choice depends on the piece, how fast you need it gone, and how much contact with buyers you're willing to have.
Furniture is expensive to ship, so most of it sells locally. That's good news: there are plenty of free places to list it. The tradeoff is that local selling means a stranger comes to pick it up. Here's how the options compare, including the part most comparisons skip: how much buyer contact each one puts on you.
8 places to sell used furniture, compared
| Option | Best for | Cost to you | Effort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Marketplace | Everyday furniture, fast | Free for local pickup | Low |
| OfferUp | Everyday furniture, second audience | Free for local pickup | Low |
| Craigslist | Simple listings, no account needed | Free for furniture by owner | Low |
| Nextdoor | Selling to verified neighbors | Free to list | Low |
| Local consignment shop | Nicer pieces, no buyer contact | The shop keeps a share | Medium (drop-off) |
| Chairish | Designer and vintage pieces | Commission (new sellers start at 40%) | Medium to high |
| Garage or yard sale | Clearing lots of items at once | Free | High (a full day) |
| Donation (Habitat ReStore and others) | Pieces that won't sell | Free, and some offer pickup | Low |
Fees checked October 2026 and subject to change. Craigslist: Craigslist's fee page lists furniture by owner as free (cars by owner cost $5). OfferUp: 0% for local pickup, per Closo. Chairish: Chairish's seller plans.
How to choose
- Need it gone this week? List locally, priced a little under similar listings, with measurements in the first line.
- Designer, vintage, or solid hardwood? Check sold prices on a specialty site before you price it locally. Consignment or Chairish may get you more, in exchange for time and a commission.
- Don't want any buyer contact? Consignment, specialty sites, or donation.
- Clearing a whole house? A garage sale moves volume, but it puts strangers on your property all day. Listing the bigger pieces separately is often less hassle.
- Nobody's biting after a couple of price drops? Donate it and take the space back.
Selling locally without the meetup
Local apps are the fastest and cheapest option, and the one with the most buyer contact. You can keep that contact close to zero:
- Put only your town in the listing, plus "buyer brings help and a vehicle that fits."
- Reply with a question: "What day and approximate time would work for you?" Screen the buyer while you wait for the answer.
- Send your address only after they commit, along with the price and how to pay.
- Stage the piece on your covered porch, or in the driveway with the garage door closed behind it, and stay inside with the door locked.
- Count it sold when the money shows in your own app or you've counted the cash.
For big or pricey pieces, be home for the pickup. If you'd have to help load it, it isn't a contactless sale, so decide that before anyone shows up. The furniture selling guide covers pricing and photos in detail.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to sell used furniture?
For most everyday pieces, a local selling app like Facebook Marketplace, because it's free for local pickup and the buyers are nearby. For designer or vintage pieces, a specialty site like Chairish or a local consignment shop can reach buyers who pay more. If it won't sell, donate it.
Where can I sell furniture fast?
Locally, priced slightly under similar listings, with clear photos and measurements. Small, practical pieces like dressers, desks, and nightstands move fastest. Consignment and specialty sites usually take longer because they wait for the right buyer.
Do consignment shops pay for furniture?
Usually only after it sells, and the shop keeps a share of the price. Ask about their split, how long they'll keep it, and what happens if it doesn't sell before you drop anything off.
Can I sell furniture without a truck?
Yes. Sell it locally and make the buyer responsible for pickup. Put "buyer brings help and a vehicle that fits" in the listing.
Will someone pick up furniture for free?
Many Habitat for Humanity ReStores accept furniture donations, and some offer pickup. Check with your local store for what they take and whether they pick up.
Start with the screen
The free 60-Second Buyer Check is the one-page screen I run on every buyer before they get my address. The full Porch Protocol guide covers the rest: the two-message pickup setup, every script, printable porch signs, and pickups while you're home behind a locked door, plus when an away pickup makes sense.
Related: How to sell furniture on Facebook Marketplace · How to sell items locally