Second-Hand Furniture Sydney: Where to Score the Goods

Whether you’re looking to redesign your home and save some cash or minimise your collection – second-hand furniture shops in Sydney more than provide. The city is brimming with endless boutiques and bustling markets that cater for every kind of thrifty or mindful shopper. 

Lucky for you, we know the best spots to nab a second-hand find. So get ready to tighten those purse strings, we've searched the streets to bring you our design-savvy edit of stores, markets and boutiques to help you consume more mindfully, save money and most importantly, have fun doing it. So get your thrifty hat on, as we share the best second-hand furniture shops in Sydney.

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 20^th 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, Alexandria

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

The Powder Works 

There's a lot less rummaging to do at Powder Works as the collection here is highly curated by sisters Robbie and Amanda. That means the prices are 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. 

85 Darley Street, Mona Vale

Robin's Nest Vintage 

For all those with a penchant for relaxed coastal, Hamptons and classic French decor, Robin's Nest is the second-hand furniture store for you. You'll find plenty of lovingly restored pieces in this petite store alongside a selection of Annie Sloan's popular chalk paint should you wish to revamp something yourself. Prices are extremely reasonable, too, so you'll likely save plenty of cash! 

105 Miranda Road, Miranda 

Trash and Treasures

A hotspot for upcycled second-hand furniture in excellent condition, Trash and Treasures in Crows Nest has everything from chests of drawers to tallboys, couches, and tables — and at a much more reasonable price than buying brand-new. The passionate owner has an eye for curation and restoration, sourcing and restoring items. He can also restore your own pieces of furniture. 

467 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest

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

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.