Forgot your username or email?Adding a few one-of-a-kind pieces to our homes are what make our spaces unique. (Let's face it, no one wants their interiors to look exactly like a page from Crate & Barrel catalog.) And what's more original than vintage? But finding these secondhand elements to complete our rooms isn't always so easy. Although it's fun on the occasion, the though of waking up at the crack of dawn every weekend to hit up local auctions and flea markets is daunting. But don't worry, we have your back. And you don't even have to leave your living room to shop. We compiled the best vintage furniture websites (besides Etsy and eBay, of course) that are surefire spots to find the goods. Let us know in the comments below which are your favorites and if there are any hotspots we've missed. 1. 1stdibs: If you're looking to splurge on an original piece, head to 1stdibs for a beautifully curated and exclusive collection. This site has been interior designers' secret source for years.
2. One Kings Lane: Although it started as one of the premiere "flash sales" sites for decor, recently this site has been focusing on vintage and market finds. Make sure to check out the weekly sales curated by well-known tastemakers. 3. FleaPop: The new kid on the block, this site is perfect for those who like to buy and sell their fabulous finds. Setting up an online shop is totally free, and you can browse for what you're looking for by location to find the best stuff in your area. 4. Furnishly: The team behind this startup curates listings from all over the web, aka they do the Craigslist searching for you! 5. Lushpad: If you love modern design, this site's for you. Based in Vancouver, this site features authentic modern originals as well as licensed originals and great lookalikes. 6. Lauritz: If you're looking for the real thing, Lauritz is a global marketplace for 20th century vintage modern design originals. 7. Ruby Lane: This site's been around since 1998, and it's easy to see why.
Stop here for a beautiful selection of art, furniture and lighting. 8. Krrb: The coolest thing about this website is it's uniquely meant for for local and in-person commerce. So not only do you get your hands on cool stuff, you also get to meet your neighbors. 9. Proxibid: This one's a bit unusual because you'll find all sorts of items (like livestock and firearms) but it's also a great source for bidding on furniture from auctions. 10. LiveAuctioneers: Another online auction source, this one has a cool app for bidding on-the-go. Have something to say? Check out HuffPost Home on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram. Do you have a home story idea or tip? (PR pitches sent to this address will be ignored.) Hire Me to Speak I threw myself a 40th birthday party. It's not like I thought I wouldn't make it to 40. I always give a "huh?" when someone has a big celebration for a kid that's graduating 8th grade. Like, is there a reason for celebration?
Was there a reason to doubt the kid would make it out of junior high and this party marks the parents' huge sigh of relief? I think my major anxiety about turning 40 is rooted in the fact that I remember my mom turning 40 like it was yesterday. I was a senior in high school- and I still dress the same, act the same and listen to the same music- so yeah, it DOES feels like yesterday. Also, I was a a senior in high school when my mom turned 40 and my child is 2.5! THAT is a giant burrito of difference, my friends. Anyways, enough whining about aging. We all do it. So, I wanted to have a small party, 40 people for 40 years. There's a local, haunted ballroom I always wanted to go to, here was my excuse, so we booked a tiny room there. The only problem was that the ballroom's chairs were standardly ugly. I knew I wanted to cover them, but a quick look on Pinterest showed me either over-the-top bridal BS or lame, boring chair covers that cost more than they were worth. So I came up with this idea- I would buy 40 cardigans at the thrift store.
All less than $2. It turned out that I had to visit 5 thrift stores, finally deciding only the Salvation Army had the right prices for this project.I went to 3 of them to achieve the goal of 40, all in crappy neighborhoods. I loved every minute. I aimed for small or extra small cardis so they'd be snug on the chairs, but I didn't have THAT much time for the details (one week total) so some of the sweaters were L up to XL and they made for a sloppy presentation. But, hey, when I announced that they cardigans were up for grabs at the end of the night, it was terrific to have something for everyone (including many vintage, beaded ones, a single mens' cardi, 2 maternity, several cashmere and one plus size). After procuring the sweater stash, the plan was to fill in the neck holes with scraps of leftover fabric from random crafts, just slide the laundered, buttoned cardigans on the chairs and slip a pre-cut piece of fabric inside the neck hole. The leftover fabric pieces went home to a quilter.
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