Sofas and Other Upholstered Furniture Used couches and chairs can conceal bed bugs, lice and fleas in the cushions and fabrics. Even if the upholstery looks clean, you cannot tell if pests have burrowed deep inside. Fabrics also wear out over time, so used upholstered furniture is more prone to rips and stains.

There are many platforms for selling second hand furniture, from Facebook Marketplace to eBay and Vinted. All of these platforms come with their own rules and fees, so it's important to do your research before settling on a selling platform.

A benefit of buying secondhand goods is that you don't have any of that waste or mess. The items you buy used won't come with all of the unnecessary packaging that typically just gets thrown away or takes a crowbar to open. You can start enjoying your new-to-you items, packaging-free.

When you buy used furniture, you're giving it a new lease on life, which means it won't end up in a landfill. This is an important step towards reducing waste and conserving natural resources. Finally, buying second-hand furniture is a smart way to support the circular economy.