From ancient finds to modern staples
Last updated: June 7, 2017
Not only is it one of the cheapest ways to decorate your space, it's also one of the most fashionable. With more and more people shopping for home furnishings at thrift stores instead of the generic production line, we've rounded up some great places for you if you want to update your space without breaking the bank. Whether it's repurposed antiques, reimagined, or originals that just took the dust, we're sure you'll find something to love.
Ecological Furniture Design
Though not technically a thrift furniture store, this eco-friendly maker sells beautifully crafted indoor and outdoor furniture for the home and office at repurposed prices. Committed to an ethos focused on sustainability, the online store (it also has a small store in Woodstock) uses reclaimed wood, such as leftover Oregon pine from home constructions or meranti from furniture, as well as responsibly sourced South American wood and exotic species. invasive like the granadillo. and Blue Gum to put together stunning dining tables, bed frames, bookcases and more. Not to mention,Ecological Furniture Designalso does custom orders; So stop thinking about the appearance of this television and call these specialists in ecological furniture.
Better for:Consumers looking for beautiful pieces that are both visual and environmentally friendly
Price range:First-class furniture at second-hand prices. Also ask about special offers from CapeTownMagazine.com!
Opening hours:Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm; Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Buy 11 Salt Circle Arcade | 374 Albertstrasse | Woodstock | Cape Town | +27 (0) 21 801 6612|www.ecofurnituredesign.co.za
vampire furniture
This is not a junk shop, but a decorating paradise for interior designers and furniture lovers. The shop specializes in mid-century furniture with traceable provenance—not only can they tell you the original date of manufacture, but they can also have the name of the designer and the materials used on file. Depending on their condition, some items are refurbished. Antiques for Beginners. His blog, Vampfurniture.blogspot.com, is regularly updated with new material.
Better for:Retro furniture, vintage kitchen essentials, and that special piece that will become the talking point in your home.
Price range:Timeless pieces don't come cheap, but bargains can be found.
Opening hours:Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday: 20:30 – 15:00
368 Albertstrasse | Woodstock | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 448 2755
second-hand stock
This camp has it all; from home and outdoor furniture to office furniture and antiques. It may take some digging, but there are some real finds amongst the run-of-the-mill merchandise; However, the furniture may need to be restored. 2ndHandWarehouse also buys public use furniture from "single pieces" to "whole households".
Better for:Those who are serious about treasure hunting or want to buy furniture for an entire room at once, be it an office or kitchen.
Price range:Very cheap and you can also buy online (2ndhandwarehouse.com).
Opening hours:Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm; Saturday: 12:00 – 15:30
Unit 4 Kestrel Park | Long claw drive | milnerton | Cape Town| +27 (0) 83 410 6895
strawberry and lime
Expect art deco and antique furniture upholstered in luxurious fabrics. This type of collection guarantees a unique offer that interior designers cannot get enough of. His modus operandi is "furniture that reflects the quality, comfort and grace of the past with a modern twist".
Better for:Unique statement pieces.
Price range:Reasonably priced, although some items can be expensive.
Opening hours:Lunes-Viernes: 9am-5pm; Sábado: 9am - 3pm.
76 Albertstrasse | Woodstock | Cape Town | +27 (0)73 904 6688
milnerton market
"One man's trash is another man's treasure"; That saying couldn't be more true than at the outdoor flea market that beats all other flea markets: Milnerton Market. This roadside sidewalk and its many vendors are a fixture on the white elephant scene, trading in trinkets and home beautification for over 20 years. Another proverb to remember is “the early bird catches the worm”; That means the sooner you get there, the happier you'll be. Expect a plethora of merchandise, from larger items like chairs and shelves to retro items.brick-A-brac and genuine antiques.Household items such as cleaning equipment and tools are also sold.
Better for:Undervalued furniture and antiques; There are great finds to be made, but you have a lot of debris to go through.
Price range:Items range from very cheap to affordable.
Opening hours:Saturday and Sunday: 7 am to 4 pm
Otto Du Plessis Unit | Horse Island | Cape Town
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As a middle ground between auction and moving company, the moving company organizes the public sale of home furnishings for emigrants and emigrants. In various locations throughout the city, the southern suburbs, and the northern suburbs, sales are held most weekends, and an entire home's contents can usually be snagged at deep discounts. The articles and their prices are published online so that you can consult them beforehand. However, this means that other people could also be watching your business. So it's best to go early so you can enter the sale with the first group.
How does it work:access to the sale is based on a lottery system. If you arrive 15 minutes before the sale begins, you will be given a random number from the 'hat' and when the sale begins, matching numbers from the 'hat' will be drawn. If your number is raffled, it can go on sale.
Better for:Essential pieces to populate a new house and interesting finds.
Price range:Price to go.
Opening hours:Visit Movingon.co.za for information on the upcoming sale.
pioneer path
There are a number of second-hand furniture stores along this urban street. Put on a pair of good walking shoes and explore.
swap shop(+27 (0) 21 591 5551)
pick a bargain(+27 (0) 21 592 4644)
Uncle Bob's Cash and Pawn(+27 (0) 21 592 1060).
Better for:Basic items that may need to be restored.
Price range:valley floor.
Opening hours:The stores are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Calle Voortrekker | Buena madera | Kapstadt
space for life
This shop imports furniture from Denmark and Scandinavia from the 1950s and earlier and sells the pieces in their original condition or after they have been skillfully restored or reupholstered. Space for Life also has an in-house furniture service, and the Tammy Lauren Collective (TLC), which transforms antique furniture from South African country houses into "walk-in antique furniture", is also on the premises.
Better for:Retro furniture in perfect condition.
Price range:Expensive but well worth the high price, the precision and care with which the furniture has been imported and restored is first class.
Opening hours:Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Shop 4 The Spearhead | 42 Hans-Strijdom-Allee | Beach | Cape Town | +27(0) 21 418 1734
Antiques in Kalk Bay
Take a stroll down the main street of Kalk Bay and enjoy a day of seaside and bohemian scavenger hunts. stopTrade Quagga(+27 (0) 21 788 2752) for weird and wonderful objects; then upEl Whatnot y China Town(+27 (0)21 788 1823) for kitchen furniture and decoration; and eventually get lost in the spacious rooms ofthe railway house(+27 (0)21 788 4761) where you'll find a diverse selection of collectibles, from a 1960s pinball machine to a handmade copper bath.
Better for:Fantastic and rare antiques.
Price range:The popularity of this beaten path is reflected in the price; Expect more premiums than discounts.
Opening hours:Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lima Bay | main street | west cape
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Vintage, Antiques & Collectibles: Free Mall Scavenger HuntVintage-Messe.
Great atmosphere, more than 115 stalls, live music, delicious food and ecological recycling at the monthly fair.thrift festival.
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