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Subscribe The Best Vintage & Second-Hand Furniture Shops in Sydney
From vintage furniture stores to pre-loved markets and curated antique boutiques, these are the best places to buy second-hand furniture in Sydney.
Looking for the best second-hand furniture in Sydney? From vintage design boutiques and antique showrooms to bustling markets and curated stores, the city is filled with places to discover beautiful pre-loved pieces. Whether you’re redesigning your home on a budget or shopping more sustainably, Sydney’s second-hand furniture scene offers everything from designer vintage to affordable everyday finds.
No longer a pastime for the older generation or the thrifty looking to save some cash, secondhand and vintage shopping is also for serious design lovers and those searching for unique treasures and one-of-a-kind finds that hold a story and make a house a home. With many excellent options to choose from, from Paddington to Marrickville, Newtown and the Inner West and even the Northern Beaches, shoppers can find everything from mid-century furniture to antique décor and affordable pre-loved pieces. Consider this your guide to the best second-hand furniture shops in Sydney.
The Best Second-Hand Furniture in Sydney
Tamsin Johnson Showroom
One of Australia’s top interior designers, Tamsin Johnson, brings her inimitable eye for design — and the relaxed yet refined aesthetic that she has become known for — to her Paddington showroom. Peruse incredible one-offs spanning décor, lighting and furniture. From Spanish Brutalist armchairs to Neoclassical marble sculptures circa 19th century, and Venetian glass mirrors from the 1920s.
1 Victoria Street, Paddington
Secondi
Secondi isn’t your average vintage store — no lazy afternoon strolls here — but make no mistake, this is where the real treasures are found. This appointment-only studio presents a tightly curated edit of vintage treasures sourced from across Europe, from lighting and vases to mirrors and decorative objects and furniture. The kind of pieces you quite literally won’t find anywhere else.
Follow along on Instagram, where owner Emma brings you along for the journey as she travels the globe, sourcing each piece with her impeccable eye. Sounds pretty cool, right? Emma also hosts design and sourcing trips, giving you the chance to join her and discover these treasures firsthand. A vintage design lover’s dream.
Building A/46-62 Maddox St, Alexandria
Water Tiger
Water Tiger store houses a curated collection of vintage treasures sourced from across the globe, with pieces discovered in China, India, Indonesia, Morocco and beyond. Each item carries a sense of history and craftsmanship, bringing together distinctive silhouettes, rich textures and timeworn character that add depth and personality to any space.
135 Avoca Street, Randwick
Eclectic Find
There’s a lot less rummaging to do at Eclectic Find (formerly Powder Works for any avid antiquers in the know) as the collection here is highly curated by sisters Robbie and Amanda. That means the prices are sometimes a little more than your typical second-hand furniture store, but these impeccably preserved antique pieces are well worth it.
You can rest assured knowing each piece is as unique as they come with a story to match. There’s a little something for everyone, from premium French furniture to mid-century gems. You’re bound to have a ball sifting through the multitude of treasures here. And, if you need some decor for the walls, consider yourself sorted.
18/331-335 Barrenjoey Rd Newport
Mitchell Road Antique and Design Centre
Around the corner from The Grounds of Alexandria is Mitchell Road Antique and Design Centre – a supersized vintage marketplace. You could spend hours wandering around the different stalls, trawling through retro homewares that date back from the Victorian era and all the way up to the 20th century. The coolest part is, if you can’t find what you’re after, the centre’s dealers will put it on their ‘wish-list’ and try and source it from somewhere for you. Winning.
17 Bourke Road, Alexandri
Reverse Garbage
Reverse Garbage is a non-profit cooperative with an environmentally friendly purpose (they want to minimise landfill by encouraging the re-use of materials that would otherwise go to waste). Come armed and ready to rummage around in this chaotic (but incredible) second-hand treasure trove. Search through vintage antiques and indoor and outdoor furniture, or pick up old offcuts to make your own furniture.
Hut, 5/142 Addison Road, Marrickville
Upcycled Design Centre
Upcycled Design Centre is a warehouse full of eclectic treasures. It is packed to the brim with affordable vintage finds. While you’ll definitely have to dig around, expect everything from mid-century pieces to antiques, collectables, and appliances.
42 Wattle Street, Ultimo
Rozelle Collectors Markets
If you’re looking for furniture at affordable prices, you might want to think about heading to one of the many markets in Sydney on the weekends. Not only are the prices budget-friendly, but the ability to haggle with the stallholder is always an attractive possibility.
Our pick is the Rozelle Collectors Markets — an open-air market held at Rozelle Public School that comes brimming with second-hand furniture. A bargain hunter’s paradise.
663 Darling Street, Rozelle on Saturdays
Has this round-up of the best second-hand furniture in Sydney inspired you to keep the home improvements going? Check out our guide to the latest homeware buys we’re adding to our wish lists, or embrace the feature lamp trend to light up your room.
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