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Craigslist Treasure Hunt

By Jason Koebler

This week’s pick is a nine-piece bedroom set, including a queen-size bed, two night stands, two dressers, and an armoire. The seller, who says the set was bought in 2004 for $5,000, is asking for $2,500.


More good finds:

• A corner china cabinet (in need of a new hinge) for $60
• Dining-room table with six chairs for $300
• Pair of Eames leather chairs for $400
• Bevelled mirror for $55


Thanks, Craig!

Craigslist Treasure Hunt

By Jason Koebler

A look at the best furniture finds of the week.

This week’s pick is a brand new Bassett vanity with chair—the owner bought it and now doesn’t want it, so you can save $500 off the list price.

More good finds:

• A cherry dining table from the ‘70s - $350

• A dining set, including a table, six chairs, server and china cabinent - $800

• Get outside with this five-piece porch set - $99

• An antique farm table - $50

• An antique mahogany tea cart - $175

Thanks, Craig!

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Craigslist Treasure Hunt

By Jason Koebler

Here’s our pick of the week: A china cabinet made by Basset furniture. It’s going for $650, which includes delivery. Similar glass cabinets by Basset retail for around $2,000.

More good finds:

• Modern dining-room set with five chairs for $225
• Gun cabinet (that doesn’t necessarily have to be used for gun storage) for $500
• Six-piece bedroom set including a queen-size sleigh bed for $975
• Two funky church pews: one for $100, the other for $75

Thanks, Craig!

Craigslist Treasure Hunt

By Jason Koebler

This stainless steel bar table with four bar stools would give a modern look to any bar or kitchen. The table is 40” high, 24” wide and 48” long, and the Pentagon City seller is asking for $250 for the set. The seller says everything is in good condition except for a few scratches on the top of the table.

More good finds:
• Two green mosaic end tables, $30 or best offer for the pair.

• A sky-blue and white vintage desk - $150

• A vintage wicker rocking chair that could use a bit of fixing up - $20

• A living room table set includes matching glass-top, metal-frame coffee and end table - $100

• And finally, if you’re an octomom trying to home school your children and all their friends, up to 22 school desks - $10/each

Thanks, Craig!

Craigslist Treasure Hunt

By Mary Clare Fleury

For $50, this beige chair is a steal. The poster says the arms are marked with a few scratches but it still looks to be in good condition. I’d consider recovering it with a bright, graphic fabric. With a new slipcover, it could look great in a living room or den.


More good finds:

• Oval wooden table from Pottery Barn for $300
• Antique-looking mirror for $150
• Four wrought-iron chairs and a square table for $200
• Red couch from Pier One for $115
• Retro sofa and chair for $200

 

Thanks, Craig! 

Craigslist Treasure Hunt

By Mary Clare Fleury

This set of outdoor furniture would be a great addition to a back-yard deck or patio. Made to look like weathered iron, the set includes a rectangular glass-top table, four stationary chairs, two swivel rockers, and six seat cushions. Now all you need is a grill. Price: $400.

More good finds:

• Brown leather arm chair from Ikea for $250
• Drop-leaf wooden table for $90
• Oak coffee table with a lower shelf for storage for $75
• Pair of black metal lamps with white shades for $100
• Two unopened Ikea Poäng chairs with cushions for $75 each

Thanks, Craig!

Craigslist Treasure Hunt

By Elizabeth McNamara

Bring a little funk into your living space with these mercury glass globe lamps from the 1960s. The lamps each stand 33 inches tall and are going for $90 for the pair. You could update the pieces with a bold shade from Anthropologie or South Moon Under. Very groovy.


More great finds:

• Wood table for $25
• Antique dressers for $75
• Wooden coffee and end tables for $50
• Two chairs for $50

 

Thanks, Craig! 

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