The Most Popular Thrift Store Furniture of 2025

Stone Furniture

Taking cues from brutalist architecture and nature, stone furniture is going to be sought-after in thrift stores this year.

“From pedestal tables to marble top dressers and travertine coffee tables, stone furniture has become very popular with people who love decorating styles that celebrate old-world European aesthetics,” says Andrea Jenkins, vintage reseller and creator of All Put Together.

Jenkins notes that stone furniture can be very heavy, so it’s best to bring along a friend to help you shop, just in case your local thrift store doesn’t have someone available to help you carry it.

’70s Sofas

If you’re feeling nostalgic for the ’70s, you’re not alone—curved sofas, velvet upholstery, and boxy sectionals will all be snapped up secondhand.

“The range of affordable fast-furniture brands is often reduced to a limited, all-purpose palette of colors,” says Nicolas Martin, flea market expert and founder of Flea Market Insiders. “The remedy for boredom is to sometimes thrift iconic [pieces] in funky shapes or bold upholstery.”

Warm, cozy interiors will favor ’70s staples like low-slung lounge chairs, cane furniture, and burlwood tables, says Martin. Think: designs reminiscent of Milo Baughman, Karl Springer, and Afra & Tobia Scarpa.

Skirted and Ruffle Details

After a decade of minimalism and clean lines, Jenkins says that people are craving the opposite—namely soft, feminine features. “Upholstered furniture with ruffle [and skirted] details is the perfect way to achieve that homey vibe,” she says.

Jenkins suggests inspecting these secondhand pieces for stains and rips before purchasing (and steam cleaning them after), since the looser fabric can be more susceptible to wear.

Midcentury Modern Pieces

Midcentury modern furniture has never really gone out of style, and this year is no exception. “From a design perspective, this look has been incredibly resilient,” says Martin. “It goes with absolutely any type of interior, whether modern, provincial, or even 18th century.”

While authentic vintage pieces are getting rarer due to the era’s ever-increasing popularity, you can always make a great discovery. “And that’s what makes thrifting so exciting—serendipity!” adds Martin.

Spindle-Leg Tables

Spindle-leg tables have often been overlooked at thrift stores; however, Jenkins thinks that the tide is changing in 2025. “Spindle tables are the perfect embodiment of two popular design styles right now: modern folk and curvilinear design,” she says.

Although spindle tables were typically made from oak or other red-toned wood varieties, Jenkins notes that you can easily transform the stain with a refinishing product to match it with your existing furniture.

Teak and Walnut Furniture

While ignored in decades past for their bulkiness, well-built teak and walnut furniture is seeing a comeback this year. “Think, for instance, high-quality midcentury credenzas, dressers, and farmhouse tables,” says Martin.

Martin specifically foresees people being drawn to chunky, sculptural, solid wood pieces—like the Carl Auböck’s walnut coffee tables. “[They] reflect the handcrafted, rustic-modern aesthetic people love,” he says.

Danish rosewood furniture from the likes of Arne Vodder and Børge Mogensen fits the bill, too—and is often found secondhand with high resale value.

English Countryside Aesthetics

Cottagecore and Regencycore aesthetics took the world by storm in the past few years (thanks to Bridgerton and TikTok). Today, though, these trends are translating into a more lasting love for all things soft and traditional—essentially, furnishings that feel like you’re basking in an English countryside.

“Curio cabinets, scalloped wood tables, painted hutches, and anything with rustic charm and patina will no longer be overlooked at the thrift store,” Jenkins says.

Modular Furniture

Beyond aesthetics, furniture that speaks to people’s practical sensibilities is on the rise. This includes pieces that are versatile, compact, and multi-functional.

“With urban living spaces shrinking and remote work continuing to influence home design, modular furniture is often a good alternative—and it’s not a 2020s discovery,” Martin says. “Modular furniture has been around for decades, and the ’70s were rich in creations in this field.”

Martin sees secondhand shelving systems, like vintage String shelves or 1970s wall units, as well as extendable tables, meeting the mark.

Floral Fabrics

Floral fabrics as a whole are having a revival. “[This] means vintage Laura Ashley furniture and accessories are something everyone will be looking for at the thrift store,” says Jenkins. “These feminine, colorful prints are especially popular with younger generations because they feel new and fresh.”

Postmodern Furniture

The ’70s is getting lots of love this year, but that doesn’t mean designs from the ’80s and ’90s are being left behind. “With Gen Z embracing bold, quirky, and playful interiors, thrifted postmodern furniture—like lacquered pieces, sculptural coffee tables, and colorful tubular metal chairs—are becoming more desirable,” says Martin.

These pieces are a little easier to get your hands on than midcentury and ’70s pieces, Martin adds—especially lucite and glass tables.

Cane and Wicker

With warm, cozy interiors at the forefront of 2025, natural materials like cane and wicker furniture will be thrifted in abundance—from armchairs to coffee tables and clothes racks. “[It] ties into the boho and organic modern trends,” Martin says.