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How to sell furniture online

Short answer

Sell used furniture locally on Facebook Marketplace, where buyers pick up and you arrange no freight. Vintage and designer pieces reach more buyers on Chairish or eBay. If you build or restore furniture, a site on your own domain shows your work and takes orders and commission requests.

Two ways to sell, and which is yours

Sell furniture you own

Most used furniture sells locally, because buyers pick it up and nobody pays for freight. Facebook Marketplace handles this well. Save Chairish and eBay for vintage or designer pieces worth shipping. A move-out sale needs no store.

Best for

Move-outs, downsizing and one-off vintage finds

Sell furniture you make or restore

Makers and restorers need a site that shows finished pieces, materials and dimensions, and takes custom requests. A one-off piece at one price fits Replo's checkout. You arrange pickup and delivery yourself.

Best for

Woodworkers, restorers and small furniture studios

Where to sell furniture and what each platform charges

Fees for selling furniture
Facebook MarketplaceNothing until a shipped saleShipped: 10%, $0.80 minimum. Local pickup: freeBusiness shops on Facebook no longer take payment; buyers check out on your website.
ChairishFree Professional plan with 10+ listings30% commission on the Professional planSellers with fewer than 10 listings use the Consignor plan at 40%.
eBay250 free listings a month, then $0.3513.6% + $0.30, or $0.40 over $10Payment processing is built into eBay's final value fee, so nothing else is added.
Your own site (Replo checkout)Your Replo plan2.9% + $0.30 card processingReplo checkout runs on Stripe, and Replo's docs list no extra per-sale fee.
Amazon (furniture)$0.99 an item, or $39.99 a month15% up to $200, 10% above thatPieces over $200 pay only 10% on the part of the price above $200.

Local sales cost little but limit buyers to driving distance. Shipped marketplaces reach further, then freight eats into what's left, so quote delivery before you list.

What you keep on a $300 vintage armchair

Each platform's fees on one $300 sale, before shipping, taxes, monthly plans and any ads you choose to buy.

  1. Your own site (Replo checkout)$291.00 kept, $9.00 in fees
  2. Facebook Marketplace$270.00 kept, $30.00 in fees
  3. Amazon (furniture)$260.00 kept, $40.00 in fees
  4. eBay$258.80 kept, $41.20 in fees
  5. Chairish$210.00 kept, $90.00 in fees

Product pages brands run ads to

Real product pages that brands are sending Meta ads to right now, captured from Replo's ad library, and one thing on each worth copying.

  • Zinus page for a wood spindle platform bed with clearance price, size buttons and a delivery note

    Zinus

    Linda Wood Platform Bed Frame

    7 Meta ads linked here

    A green "Item in stock. Delivers in 3-5 business days" line under the price answers the big-item shipping worry.

    See the page
  • Avocado page for a solid wood platform bed with a man sitting on it, a sale badge and size buttons

    Avocado

    City Bed Frame

    6 Meta ads linked here

    The description bolds the buying facts: solid North American timber, rated for 1,000 pounds, tool-free assembly under 45 minutes.

    See the page

Launch checklist

  • Measure width, depth and height, plus seat height and drawer interiors, and put them in the first lines.
  • Say whether legs, tops or shelves come off, so buyers can judge doorways, stairs and their car.
  • Search the brand and model at cpsc.gov/recalls before listing, because selling a recalled product is illegal.
  • Photograph in daylight from the front, side and back, with close-ups of wear, scratches and joints.
  • For local pickup, meet in a garage or driveway, ask buyers to bring help, and take payment before loading.
  • For shipped pieces, get a freight or blanket-wrap quote first and agree who pays before the sale.

Build your furniture studio site

Replo builds a site on your own domain for your furniture: finished pieces, dimensions, materials and a custom order form.

The prompt Replo starts from

Build a site for my furniture studio, [studio name], in [city]. Make a homepage with recent pieces, a shop page for available work with dimensions, wood and finish, a custom orders page with a form that asks for size, wood and budget, a pickup and delivery page, and an about page on how we build.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best platform to sell used furniture?
Facebook Marketplace, for most everyday pieces, since local buyers pick up and you skip shipping. Chairish suits vintage and designer furniture worth shipping, and eBay works for smaller or collectible pieces. Compare the fee table at your price.
How do you sell furniture on Facebook Marketplace?
List with daylight photos, exact dimensions and a clear price, then answer messages quickly. Agree on a pickup window, ask the buyer to bring help and a vehicle that fits, and take payment before anything leaves your home.
Is it worth selling used furniture?
Yes, for solid wood, known brands and vintage pieces in good shape. Flat-pack and worn upholstered furniture often sells for little, so price it to move fast or give it away to save a trip to the dump.
Can I sell a recalled dresser or crib?
No. The CPSC says it is illegal to sell any recalled product, and that includes secondhand sales in online marketplaces. Check cpsc.gov/recalls before listing, especially for dressers, cribs and other children's furniture.

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