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Furnishing your New York City apartment<\/a> can not only be time-consuming, but also has the potential to be very expensive. Depending on the size of your space and the look you are going for, you could get into financial trouble. Ideally, you want to find pieces that are cost-effective and long-lasting. It\u2019s easy to fall into the hands of IKEA<\/a> or Target, but those pieces lack character and break down easily. Luckily, numerous second-hand stores line the streets of both Manhattan<\/a> and Brooklyn<\/a>, providing opportunities to achieve the perfect home look for cheap.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Supporting small businesses is also a great way to give back to your community. The exchange is mutually beneficial and holds sentiment. So, we did the start of your hunting for you and made sure to choose well-reviewed stores so you don’t have to worry about accidentally collecting a few new friends in the process (hint: bed bugs<\/a>). Below is a list of both in-person and online shops to get you started on your furnishing extravaganza.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cheap Furniture Stores in Manhattan<\/h2>\r\n

Manhattan renters can check out some of the following stores to build a great home look for cheap:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Furnish Green \u2013 1261 Broadway #301\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With a showroom near Herald Square, Furnish Green handpicks unique vintage and antique pieces that fill their space daily. Sourcing around 15-35 new items a week is a great option if you are looking for long-lasting furniture to decorate your apartment. They are open from Monday to Saturday, 10 AM \u2013 6PM, and have knowledgeable employees to assist in your hunt. Some items are pricier than others, but if you look hard enough, you can find something cheaper. Furnish Green offers storage, seating, mirrors, lighting, accents, art, rugs, and a ton of other things.<\/p>\r\n

The great thing about them is a pick-up and delivery option if the item is too large to transport home. Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens<\/a>, you can pay a price to have your purchase shipped. This is ideal if you do not want to carry a chair on the train. I\u2019ve done it. It\u2019s possible, but not ideal. Before you visit, you can check out the store’s website to see its stock items.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

White Trash \u2013 304 E 54th<\/sup> St\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you are interested in mid-century modern finds, this is the place for you. All of their furnishings are sourced from the 40s through the 70s to achieve a more rustic look. Because of their small space and reasonable prices, the furniture they offer is always rapidly changing. Their inventory is sourced from all over the world, with some really unique pieces in store. Whether you are looking for furniture or decorations, White Trash offers a fantastic array of pieces. This business also has an online inventory, helping you plan before shopping.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Olde Good Things Antique Store NYC \u2013 302 Bowery\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As one of the highest-rated places during my research, Olde Good Things Antique Store popped up and even made me want to visit. With their vintage clothes and furniture collection, this store provides its customers with mid-century modern pieces. They even upcycle industrial oak and maple wood flooring to make tabletops that they sell. This store is often visited by those who want to rent their pieces for photoshoots and movie\/tv\/commercial sets.<\/p>\r\n

To give you an insight into how unique their collection is, they have a quote on their website which states, \u201cOlde Good Things recently pulled fireplace mantels, andirons, and log holders from the 1931 Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Towers. Including a paneled room that Winston Churchill had installed there. Also, the mantel from the President’s Suite and many other nice pieces of furniture. We recovered truckloads of crystal chandeliers, Italian hand-blown shades, cut crystal flushmounts, and bronze pairs of wall sconces from EF Caldwell and other high-end lighting manufacturers.\u201d Their range of furniture is impressive and could help you easily settle into your new place!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Cheap Furniture Stores in Brooklyn<\/h2>\r\n

Brooklyn renters have numerous opportunities to achieve the perfect home look for cheap. They’ll find plenty of furniture between vintage, second-hand, and thrift stores.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Reuse America \u2013 387 Bushwick Ave\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Reuse America provides a warehouse jam-packed with vintage furniture, d\u00e9cor, and clothing. Based on the reviews, people claim that this place provides its customers with knowledgeable and friendly employees, amazing and unique pieces, and some really incredible prices. You can also check out their Instagram account @reuseamericany because all of the pieces listed there are also for sale. If you are looking for a particular item or have a certain inquiry, they advise that you text or call them at 718-807-6529 so that they can better assist you. This is yet another place where they offer low-cost delivery; however, it is stated that it is only local. If you are not local, they have pick-up days in which you can leave your item there and retrieve it during the allocated times with transportation that is more convenient for you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Green Village Used Furniture and Clothing \u2013 276 Starr St\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Featured in both the New York Times and New York Magazine Best Of, Green Village Used Furniture and Clothing specializes in antiques and old school relics. They have a warehouse of over 10,000 square feet filled with vintage finds and junk to satisfy your thrifty needs and wants. The number of items they have surpasses most stores that I have seen, so I really recommend going, even if it is just to check it out. It is conveniently located just off the Jefferson stop on the L train, so if you find some good stuff, it will be easy to lug around.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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