Friday FB Marketplace Finds : Chicago, IL
Happy Friday, friends! I have a fun post lined up for you. After multiple requests to search this city, I’m hoping to make lots of Chicago (and surrounding area) residents happy today! This is definitely my favorite FB Marketplace roundup to date. Chicago seems to be a gold mine for gorgeous furniture! In fact- I found so many amazing pieces, I’m sharing 15 today… instead of the regular 10. Believe me when I say, I could’ve kept going, but the post would’ve been too long. SO. MANY. GOOD. FINDS. I will note- the prices on certain items seem to be higher in Chicago, so people definitely understand and know the value of what they have, but I’m one of those who is willing to pay a little more for quality, condition, good design, etc. There are still many deals to be found in the mix, along with gorgeous designer pieces. Click through to see what I found!
*Photo disclaimer… I pulled the following images directly from Facebook Marketplace, so the size and quality of some isn’t the best. Ready to see my finds?
Henredon Writing Desk
This writing desk has my name written all over it. Whyyyy can’t I live closer to Chicago?! It’s Henredon brand (a designer furniture company), and those lines, burl wood, and details have me smitten. Given it is a designer desk in excellent condition, it’s listed at $650. However, it has been on the market for 3+ weeks, so I’d probably offer $475, cross my fingers, and negotiate with a counter offer (maybe $500?). It’s well worth it.
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Solid Marble Coffee Table
This solid marble coffee table has beautiful veining and seems to be very heavy and in great condition. It’s listed at $350, but has also been on the market for 3+ weeks, so I’d probably start my offer at $200.
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Modern Burl Desk
This insanely cool, glossy, burl desk is listed for only $300! I love the brass base and streamlined shape. Someone needs to grab this before it’s gone! I don’t know how, but it has been listed for 4 weeks… so I’d probably offer $200 to start.
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Bench Seat Designer Sofa
This is a designer Lee Industries sofa. I own a few Lee Industries pieces myself and have visited their showroom many times when I was taking on client projects. They manufacture gorgeous, high-quality furniture in North Carolina. I’m willing to bet this sofa has down cushions and a solid wood frame. The condition is used and I notice some flaws in the fabric, but you could easily have it reupholstered or slipcovered. It is listed at $900, but has been on the market for months. I’d offer $500 to start and would be willing to go higher than that for this one. It has a beautiful, timeless shape.
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Cobalt Chairs
These classic cobalt chairs are stunning! They were just listed and you can grab the pair for $100 if you hurry. They’re in amazing shape.
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Baker End Tables
I’m unsure if there are one or two of these Baker end or bedside tables available, but I love the faux bamboo look and know they are higher end. It’s listed at $175, but I bet you could make a deal for $100-$125.
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Accent Chair
Another gorgeous chair from high-end furniture maker, Hickory Chair. What would I do with a lone, single chair? Use it as a desk chair, at a writing desk, or position it in a guest room. I love the shape and exquisite details on this one! It’s listed for $40.
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Pair of Modern Chairs
This pair of modern chairs is in awesome shape! They would be cool in a modern home, office or studio setting, or open concept living space. I really like the wood tone and fabric choice.
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Brass Clawfoot Coffee Table
Here’s the deal on this coffee table… there is a big chip in the glass top, but that gives you negotiating power! It’s listed at $150. I’d offer $75. You could easily have new glass cut- or even better… STONE! I would love to see this with a marble top. Visit your remnant yard and have one cut at a discount, or score a marble top from another table. I do that all the time… swap the tops and bases of tables. I love the brass finish and hoof feet.
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Chic Sofa with Bolsters
Here is another sofa with another gorgeous shape! It’s listed for $450 but has been on the market for over a month. I’d offer $300 to start. I love that it comes with the two bolsters! I’m also digging the curved back that feels very chic and feminine. This would be great in a bedroom or living space!
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Giant Three Person Desk
Mark this as another piece I want to buy and am sad I don’t live close to Chicago. This massive, solid wood, three person desk would be perfect for our new office building. I love the hardware placement, the timeless shape, and think this would be amazing in a creative studio or spacious home office. Can you imagine working at this thing?! It’s made by Stanley Furniture (another high-end brand), and is listed at $700. It was only listed a day ago and I’d pay the full asking price if it came down to it.
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Striped Chairs
$165 for this GORGEOUS pair of chairs. Someone please rescue these! I wish the seller would ship them to me. I love the striped fabric and traditional frame.
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Original Signed Oil Painting
I’m all about original art. This is an original floral oil painting (it’s even signed) and comes in a beautiful ornate frame. This still life painting was just listed at $200. Original art holds its value very well! I really like this one.
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Baker Settee with Bolsters
I found ANOTHER sofa / settee with bolsters. Why can’t these be closer to me? I’m having FOMO over here in Utah right now. This one is made by Baker, another designer brand. It definitely would look better reupholstered, but I think some fabric fluffing, stretching, and fixing could also make it work in the meantime. It’s listed at $1500… which is high, in my opinion- for the condition. I’d probably offer $700 and see what happens since it has been listed for a couple weeks. I’m guessing the seat cushions are down and the frame is solid wood. It’s definitely an heirloom piece. This would be really nice at the foot of the bed, too.
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Velvet Dining Chairs
Lastly, I found a giant set of blue velvet dining chairs. They are Restoration Hardware brand and seem to be in pristine, new condition. Apparently the seller ordered the wrong size and hasn’t even used them. She is selling them at $350 each (they retail for $540). If you’re going to buy multiples, I’d ask if you can get a better discount. Maybe 4 for $1k? Or two for $600. Bundling items and taking multiples often results in better prices because the seller wants them gone.
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Well, I hope this was fun! Chicago friends- let me know if you grab any of these… please tag me! Wishing you all a weekend of thrifting or FB Marketplace success. We’re planning to get a lot of work done this weekend. I’m looking forward to crossing things off the list. Have a good one, friends!