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Boston's Best Places For Used Furniture

You don't necessarily need to hit up any of the big time chain stores when seeking out affordable, quality furniture. There are plenty of other options here in Boston for furniture hunters, particularly those looking for used furniture at antique stores, secondhand shops or any of the flea markets around the area. Here are five of Boston's best places for used furniture.
Sowa Vintage Market
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SoWa Vintage Market
460 C Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA 02118
(857) 264-0932
www.sowavintagemarket.com

This Harrison Avenue spot is a vintage market that caters to nearly every need and taste, from entertainment ephemera and music to clothes, jewelry and furniture. Bargain hunters can get great deals on used furniture here at SoWa Vintage Market, and word has spread around the area, for a weekend trip here to SoWa can be a bit crowded, but it's totally worth it, as there's just something fun about exploring the marketplace for the best deal around!

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Metamorphosis
1693 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 497-1233

Metamorphosis is the prime place for folks to hit up in search of refurnished, reworked and reborn furniture of the secondhand variety. Although the idea behind Metamorphosis originally was birthed as an offshoot from Holyoke-based business Eddie's Furniture, this Massachusetts Avenue store has earned a viable life of its own for those seeking out furniture with style, charm and a story to tell; a creative spin on furniture craft which has earned a raving fanbase here in the city.

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Sunshine Lucy's
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Sunshine Lucy's
93 Holland St.
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-2011
www.sunshinelucys.com

New and used furniture await the thrifty shopper at Sunshine Lucy's, a really cool 'n cozy spot situated in the Boston suburb of Somerville. Sunshine Lucy's also offers custom pieces of furniture for those smart shoppers who have a firm idea of what they want for their home, while the sales floor is well stocked with tons of great pieces of furniture at a wide variety of price points. Add to this a friendly, knowledgeable staff, and you have a store which is a great place for furniture shoppers of all ages.

Circle Furniture
(Image Credit: Circle Furniture)

Circle Furniture
199 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-3988
www.circlefurniture.com

Selection, selection, selection is the name of the game at Circle Furniture, a Cambridge-based shop located on the Alewife Brook Parkway near the Alewife Station. Sure, the main furniture chains may be able to compete with places like Circle Furniture when it comes to sales and price points, but the independent spirit and craftsmanship present within the unique pieces offered here make a trip to Cambridge recommended, while the staff over on the sales floor possess all of the product knowledge and people skills necessary to assist customers who need a little advice to decide what they want.

George Pacheco has been writing professionally about arts and entertainment for over a decade. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, George currently resides in a humble New England home with his wife, cat and massive music and film collection. His work can be found at Examiner.com.

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