Need new furniture, but just can’t afford it? You’re in luck! For the savvy shopper, New York has a never-ending variety of affordable furnishings. Here’s a guide to some of the best discounted furniture NYC has to offer.

Outlets and Discounted Furniture Stores

Although New York is known for its high prices, it’s still possible to find furniture bargains. You just need to know where to look.

• At ABC Carpet & Home‘s Bronx outlet, even you can afford the beloved store’s luxe finds! (Make sure to check the website’s sale section for steals, too.)
• Nadeau‘s motto is “Furniture with a Soul.” Visit the store for handcrafted and one-of-a-kind items that have a Pottery Barn style at wallet-friendly prices.
• Are you game for a little DIY? Then take a trip to Gothic Furniture, where you can purchase affordable unfinished wood pieces. Beautiful, solid furniture is just a few paintbrush strokes away.
• MUJI is a Japanese retail company, and although it’s not a discount store per se, you’ll find that its prices are similar to IKEA’s. Shop one of the four Manhattan locations for simple furniture devoid of bells and whistles.

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Thrift and Vintage Stores

The key to scoring great deals at thrift and vintage stores is to visit often. Ask a sales associate when new merchandise arrives on the floor, too, and get there early!

• Housing Works has locations throughout Manhattan and consistently has the best thrift-store furniture. While prices are not rock-bottom cheap, you’ll still save over buying new. Other popular thrift stores with good furniture selections are Vintage Thrift Shop and City Opera Thrift Shop.
• Visit Furnish Green in Midtown for a curated selection of well-priced, sturdy used and vintage furniture. Stop by their neighboring jewelry store for a trinket or two when you’re done!
• Pippin Home is an adorable shop tucked away in Chelsea. There, you’ll fall in love with unique finds at prices that beat other vintage stores.

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Flea Markets

If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind furniture, flea markets are a wonderful option. Be prepared to do a little digging, and you’ll find everything from vintage sofas to battered dining chairs that simply need a little TLC. And from the GreenFlea Market on the Upper West Side to the Annex Markets in Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea, New York has some of the best flea markets anywhere! Use your imagination when shopping the fleas; it’s amazing what a little paint and upholstery can do.

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A small budget doesn’t have to mean a lackluster home. With a little searching, perseverance, and know-how, you can find the discounted furniture NYC apartment owners dream of using to furnish their apartments.

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