Check out a thrift store in Fort Lauderdale to find great new and used furniture.
From antique shopping in Middle River Terrace to the quirky design studios of Flamingo Park, Fort Lauderdale is an eclectic mix of sophisticated and chic décor style. Whether you’ve just moved to the Fort Lauderdale area or are a longtime resident, look for the must-have items to make your apartment space a home at the following budget-friendly décor shops.
Encore Interiors
Encore Interiors is a consignment store specializing in home furnishings and accessories including area rugs, lighting, artwork, china and crystal. All merchandise is well priced and in top notch condition. Truckloads of used items arrive every day, and new items arrive from builders, model homes, rep’s showrooms and factory closeouts. Even if an item is new, Encore Interiors prices it as used, meaning you’ll get the best deals on great items.
Where: 2384 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Wilton Theatre Auction Gallery
Just a few minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale in the neighboring suburb of Wilton Manors, the Wilton Theatre Auction Gallery offers a unique way for Fort Lauderdale residents to find nice, cheap home décor items. This place used to be a theatre, but it has been transformed into an auction house that focuses on antiques, furniture, art and décor. Auctions are held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., and it is the longest running weekly auction house in South Florida.
Where: 1444 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Funky Flamingo 2nds
Not your average thrift store, Funky Flamingo 2nds is an upscale thrift store for people who are looking for interesting and unique furniture and home furnishings. Check the website regularly for the deals of the day, and make sure to stop by at the monthly Cocktail Party on the second Friday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m., where you’ll receive 10 percent off on any purchase.
Where: 1234 NE 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Habitat Re-Store
Tucked away on a busy stretch of Broward Boulevard, this great thrift store run by Habitat for Humanity is chock full of all kinds of home décor items, both old and new. The selection changes daily, but the store specializes in new and gently used furniture and home repair items.
Where: 505 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Faith Farm Thrift Store
This store is broken out into three sections: new furniture, used furniture and general thrift items. New furniture is supplied by national retailers and features nearly a 20 percent reduction in the list price. The used furniture is usually in great condition and well organized, and you’ll be amazed at the gems you’ll find if you take the time to look through it. If you want first dibs, wait for the trucks to come in every couple of hours and stake your claim on the pieces you want right as they’re being carried off the truck.
Where: 1980 NW 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
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