The Best Places to Buy Vintage Furniture Online

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Peter Dolkas
Peter Dolkas
Peter Dolkas is an interior designer and stylist. He was the Market Editor at MyDomaine from 2013 to 2014. He currently resides in New York, where he's a designer and project manager at multi-disciplinary design firm Billy Cotton.
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Updated on Jul 15, 2020
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No home is complete without a few well-curated vintage pieces. They add a sense of character and history that a brand-new item simply can’t, but scouring flea markets and antique malls can be exhausting, and you may not have any within a short drive of where you live. Fortunately, there are some seriously viable sources for buying vintage furniture online, so sit back, relax, and click your way to your next favorite heirloom. 

01 of 07

1st Dibs

chairs
1st Dibs Leggera Chairs by Gio Ponti $10,605.00
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Any site that Marc Jacobs says he “can’t imagine living without” is one to bookmark. Launched in 2001, this powerhouse site connects you with the world’s best antique dealers, shops, and galleries. Shopping tip: Know what you are looking for before you head to 1st Dibs; otherwise, the endless inventory can be overwhelming.

02 of 07

Chairish

Midcentury modern lucite coffee table
Chairish Midcentury Modern Lucitre Coffee Table $2,065.00
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There is definitely no shortage of places to buy and sell furniture online, but Chairish’s curated collection is perhaps the most fun to shop. You’ll be amazed at the treasures you can find.

If the piece you want happens to be in the same town as you, you can pick it up as soon as the purchase button is clicked, saving you the shipping fee.

03 of 07

Rejuvenation

Tom 811 caned arm chair
Ton 811 Caned Arm Chair $499.00
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You never know what you’re going to find on Rejuvenation, be it an Eames chair or an Italian classical revival cabinet. What makes this site so unique is that it doesn't just sell vintage furniture, but it also restores it, too. You'll find a wide range of décor styles and prices, and best of all, you can often score things on sale!

04 of 07

Jayson Home

table
Jayson Home Antique Patisserie Table $2,995.00
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Although the Chicago retailer’s vintage inventory may be smaller than some, it’s so well-curated we guarantee you’ll find what you are looking for. From vintage Oushak rugs to marble dining tables, it’s all here. 

05 of 07

Etsy

antique desk
Etsy 1950s Gio Ponti Desk $1,632.00
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Once you’re done looking for a new needlepoint cat mobile, take a peek at some of the unique, vintage furniture finds on Etsy. You can score a deal on some of your favorite vintage pieces if you just do a little searching.

06 of 07

One Kings Lane

Tribal Herat Rug Ottomans
Ethnika Home Decor and Antiques Tribal Herat Rug Ottomans, Pair $1,455.00
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You could furnish a whole house using One Kings Lane’s extensive vintage inventory. All you need is a few bucks (ok, maybe more than a few) and a house to fill. They’ll do the rest. Note that One Kings Lane does regular sales and promotions, so if you sign up for their email list, you can be notified when that slipper chair you just have to have gets marked down.

07 of 07

Sotheby's Home

chair
Sotheby's Home Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair $375.00
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Sotheby's Home boasts pieces that are just as grand as the homes they're famous for selling. Like the world’s fanciest consignment store, Sotheby's Home will provide you the pieces you’ve been coveting, but at a fraction of the cost. You can even make an offer on products to score them for even cheaper.