Where do you shop for secondhand, thrifted or “antique” furniture? Any tips on finding moving sales or estate sales? Beyond local but nothing/nextdoor where should I go for old wood furniture and weird stuff!

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rossiterpj t1_j9gvozs wrote on February 21, 2023 at 10:00 PM

There are Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Wallingford, Stratford and Cromwell. They have had some very nice stuff over the years.

superduperdumper OP t1_j9h08ij wrote on February 21, 2023 at 10:29 PM

Hit up the Wallingford location and it was cool but very empty. Will check out the others. Ever been to the NH ReStore?

KittenImmaculate t1_j9h4crd wrote on February 21, 2023 at 10:56 PM

The one in Stratford is like 10x the size of the Wallingford one. Cromwell one is larger than Wallingford too.

One-Awareness-5818 t1_j9jpys1 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Wallingford one has a Facebook, they post items on it so I guess that is a good place to keep an eye out for anything interesting

rossiterpj t1_j9hjwz9 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 12:44 AM

As far as I know there are only offices in New Haven.

DeskFan203 t1_j9jmrzv wrote on February 22, 2023 at 1:18 PM

I've only window shopped (literally lol) from the sidewalk of the Cromwell one and YES, it has lovely things!!!

Present-Trip3537 t1_j9gx650 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 10:09 PM

Hilltop gallery in Branford - a hidden gem with the coolest stuff

superduperdumper OP t1_j9h02aj wrote on February 21, 2023 at 10:28 PM

Wow this place looks cool.

johnsonutah t1_j9gwocr wrote on February 21, 2023 at 10:06 PM

Gillette Consignment on Silas deane highway. They deliver, and have an online store you can browse (although not everything is on there I think)

superduperdumper OP t1_j9h1doa wrote on February 21, 2023 at 10:36 PM

Thank you!

yakayaka456 t1_j9hh0xb wrote on February 22, 2023 at 12:23 AM

Scan auction Ninja

ChioneG t1_j9idhiu wrote on February 22, 2023 at 4:31 AM

In the interest of creating more competition, this is my suggestion too! All kinds of things at all kinds of price points on Auction Ninja

paddyboombotz t1_j9hgej0 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 12:19 AM

I’ve found tons of cool stuff on Craigslist

Romste t1_j9hv3t8 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 2:06 AM

A little bit of everything at Roosevelt Tower on Route 34 in Derby. There's also a junk and antique barn 1 minute north on 34 from Roosevelt Tower that's worth going through if you're in the area. Mongers Market in Bridgeport is only open on Sundays but has a lot of fun things to explore. Also agree that the Stratford ReStore is the best ReStore.

emjyx t1_j9ieplg wrote on February 22, 2023 at 4:42 AM

Hotel Liquidators is really fun! Maybe not the quality or antiquity that you are seeking, but definitely a unique place worth a visit. I've found lamps, mirrors and some wall art there.

bookmobiles t1_j9ifow3 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 4:51 AM

The Goodwill Outlet in Hamden often gets some good stuff. Dirt cheap too!

6th__extinction t1_j9jant1 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 11:14 AM

Goodwill outlet on State

elmcityboy t1_j9kuyr7 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 6:42 PM

new england reuse in north haven is worth checking out! it's a pretty similar to the habitat restores.

also, it's a little more expensive and boutique/vintage-oriented, but monger's market in bridgeport is always worth the trip on a sunday.

Marlinspikehall32 t1_j9jaseq wrote on February 22, 2023 at 11:16 AM

Estate sales

CatSusk t1_j9jo3ri wrote on February 22, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Not a store, but Facebook Marketplace usually has good stuff.