As busy as we all are these days, at some point, everyone needs to sit down. Take a weight off. Relax. And to truly relax, you want to be doing that relaxing in something comfortable. If you’re the sort of person who reads OB真人视讯, you’d want the seat to be stylish too.
In a world that looks more and more similar, that gets increasingly difficult to do but publisher, Matt Wiseman, reckons you can always find something comfortable, full of style and completely unique by visiting the specialist second-hand furniture stores across the isthmus. So, give your living, dining or bedroom a budget and eco-friendly revamp with some of the best second-hand furniture stores in Auckland.
European Antiques
21 Ariki Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
If you want to look at a spectacular range of furniture in a beautiful setting, you should absolutely pay a visit.
They have everything from oak Westmoreland cupboards from 1772 to Italian, Belgian and French designer coffee and side tables from the 70s, from Hollywood Regency mid-century brass furniture to 18th-century stained glass religious panels. All the items are selected based on three criteria—form, function and beauty, and will appeal to those with a discerning eye. Make an appointment, it’ll be worth it.
Matakana Old School
745 Matakana Road, Matakana, Auckland
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Located in a gorgeous 120-year-old schoolhouse (see what they did with the name?) offers a beautifully curated selection of vintage and industrial furniture, homewares, art, and lighting.
They are also now selling a large range of hand-knotted vintage Persian and Turkish rugs and runners. Perfect for adding that unique accent to any home. Sourced from New Zealand and abroad, their collection turns over quickly as the pieces are limited edition so it’s worth making this spot one of your regular haunts.
Karakter
120 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket, Auckland
If you’re into European and American mid-century design, you need to have a look at Their collection includes both iconic and one-off pieces, all of them with impeccable construction standards, stunning materials and elegant lines for which the period is famous. The owners know their stuff and also collaborate with local designers and carpenters to create a collection of their own pieces.
Junk & Disorderly
164 Balmoral Road, Mount Eden, Auckland
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Now this is a serious second-hand store. There is something for every sort of enthusiast, decorator, hoarder and collector at . From new takes on the old, quirky gifts and a trove of second-hand treats, whether you're after props for sets, one-of-a-kind pieces for your home or a long-lost children’s book, Junk & Disorderly has something for everyone. Expect to spend at least half a day rummaging.
Vitrine
5 McDonald Street, Morningside, Auckland
has over 700sqm of restored and unrestored furniture, lighting and decorative pieces sourced from France and surrounding countries. If you’re planning a dinner party, you need to check out their French dining tables, many of which could accommodate your entire family.
Then, if you care about that family’s comfort, look at the huge range of beautiful chairs on which you could seat them. And finally, the gorgeous lights with which you could illuminate what you’re feeding them. We call that a win, win, win.
The Vintage Shop
21 Morningside Drive, Morningside, Auckland
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is huge and full of mid-century modern furniture. The owners are passionate about authentic Scandinavian vintage furniture from designers like Andersen, Moller, Juhl and Harlev—pieces which will help you lounge, eat, work and store things more stylishly. Those chairs are as comfortable as they look and you might need to be persuaded to leave if you sit down for too long.
Burrell Salvage
29 Leslie Avenue, Morningside, Auckland
A family business since the 1960s when no one thought trash was treasure, the team here are passionate about industrial upcycling and hates to see good go to waste.
Initially a demolition business, began rescuing long-forgotten reusable building materials and if you're looking for a bespoke, one-off piece for your architectural masterpiece, renovation or upcycling project, or you have some serious property maintenance to do, you're guaranteed to find something beautiful, historical or quirky here.
Yvonne Sanders Antiques
474 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland
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is a landmark. Trading for over 50 years, this shop is exactly what you imagine when you think of an antique store. Full to the brim with more things hidden in more corners than seems reasonable, they offer beautiful antique furniture, collectables and an impressive range of European Chandeliers with iron, glass, brass and crystal frames.
Royal Oak Traders
717 Mount Albert Road, Royal Oak, Auckland
is a large store buying and selling an extensive range of furniture, especially pieces in oak, kauri and rimu including bookcases, chests of drawers, tables and chairs as well as other household items.
This is a great place to browse for a unique piece that will look great in any home at a fraction of the price it would cost to purchase new. And collectors will have a great time sifting through their huge collection of ornaments, books, vinyl and tools. Not to be missed!
Salvage Place
103A Manukau Road, Pukekohe, Auckland
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Founded in 2020, (previously Elsie Wolfe) offers an extensive range of vintage furniture, industrial antiques and decorative vintage home furnishings.
From industrial engineers’ cabinets to steel cellar doors and from antique cherub chairs to a range of farmhouse dining tables and shop counters, you should bring your trailer when you head out to Pukekohe. And if you can’t find what you want on your first visit, you can always make use of their antique-sourcing services.
Second Hand Selections
41 East Tamaki Road, East Tamaki, Auckland
says it brings you the best deals in everything—antiques, collectables, whiteware and more. We can confirm that they’re not exaggerating and have a fantastic range of beds, whiteware, kitchen appliances, washing machines, stereo and sound equipment. They also sell tools, collectables and rugs.
Honourable Mention: Auction Houses
Everyone loves an auction house and the excitement of bidding for rare treasures is an unmatched thrill. You can also pick up very practical, everyday items at fantastic prices when you’re furnishing a new home, stocking the bach or replacing a friend’s favourite piece with which you’ve had a mishap.
Not only is shopping at auction easy on the bank account, but you’re also giving things a second, third or fourth life and saving them from landfill. And that’s worth more than gold.
Cordy’s Auction House
553 Mount Eden Road, Auckland
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has been in the business since 1964 so they know what they’re doing. Today they’re well into the 21st century with full online catalogues for their monthly Antique and Art auction and three Estate and Collectable auctions between. Their estate auctions particularly are often something to behold with real treasures to be found. The things people collect and hold on to!
Green Bay Auctions
Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland
What is it about auction houses and longevity? says they’re the ‘best in the west’ and, given that they’re still here after having started in the 70s, there must be some truth to that claim. Still operating as a general auction house there is always something quirky, unusual and “Westie” at their weekly Wednesday auctions. You can check out their lots online and view them in person on Wednesday from 8.30.
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