Facebook Marketplace Finds : Dayton, OH
Happy Friday! Although a short week, this one certainly has seemed to drag along. Anyone else feeling like this work week has felt exceptionally long? I’m looking forward to getting organized and regrouping this weekend, but first- I’ve got a fun vintage post lined up for you! The holidays are always so busy, I didn’t get time to scroll Facebook Marketplace, so I was due for a fun leisurely vintage shopping search to kick off the year. This month, I searched our old home city… Dayton, Ohio! It gave me all the nostalgic feels of our time there… it’s also fun to know where each item is actually located. For all of my friends and family in Dayton- I hope you’re able to snag some fun things from this post. There was no shortage of vintage Ethan Allen to be found in the Buckeye State. Even if you’re not located in Ohio, if you see something you like- be sure to save it. This will help refine your algorithm, which will result in serving you similar items in your local area. Click through to see what I dug up on FBMP this month… lots of gems in this one!
Photo disclaimer… I pulled the following images directly from Facebook Marketplace, so the size and quality of some isn’t the best. Ready to see my finds?
Visual Comfort Floor Lamp
First up, a Visual Comfort light fixture. Designed by Randall Powers, this popular floor lamp typically retails in the $800s. It’s currently listed at $425, but has been on the market for a few weeks. I’d offer $375 to start and see where it goes.
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Antique Marble Chest
This heavy marble top antique chest piqued my interest. The front panels almost look like burl, flame mahogany, or tiger oak- though it’s tough to tell with the blurry images. It’s listed at $280, which seems like a great deal if it’s in good shape!
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Ethan Allen Parson Chairs
I love a classic parsons chair. This timeless shape is ideal for an office, studio, entryway, or of course- the dining room. These are vintage Ethan Allen and are upholstered in a classic ticking stripe. Snag the set for $225… though I’m thinking you could offer as low as $150 to get the negotiation started. They’ve been listed for a few weeks and post holiday, people are eager to get rid of things and declutter.
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Vintage Cane Ottoman
This cute cane ottoman has obviously been painted matte black, and for the price ($90), it’s not a bad little foot rest, seat, or side table. It has a good classic shape, great texture, and would be ideal in a living space, bedroom, primary bath, walk-in closet, or even a home office. I’d style it with a stack of books or a candle. I could totally envision something like this in a reading nook, too.
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Brass Pottery Barn Sconces
I appreciate a sconce with a metal shade- especially in a brass finish. This Pottery Barn pair is listed at $125, which seems like a good bargain. These could be installed in so many places.
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Barstools
I’m not entirely sure how or why my search captured these Lee Industries barstools because they’re a bit of a haul from Dayton (but still doable). These are top notch quality, are upholstered in a timeless neutral fabric, and have a great sturdy frame. For $1500, these are well worth it (take it from a designer who used to source & sell Lee). I’ve been to their showroom in North Carolina many times. These are high-end designer upholstery and will last for years to come.
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Schumacher Ethan Allen Chairs
Another crazy find in Dayton… these (what appear to be) Schumacher upholstered Le Tigre chairs are insanely cool. Again- they’re vintage Ethan Allen. I’m VERY tempted to ask my sister to go pick these up for me, ha. They’re listed at $500, which is such a deal… but the seller mentions in the listing, “will entertain reasonable offers.” I’d offer $400 and see if it works.
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Demilune Table
Surprise… more vintage Ethan Allen. Haha! I had no idea Dayton was a hot pocket for EA furniture, but here we are. You know I can’t resist a charming demilune table and this one has a great scale and stain finish. It’s really lovely and is listed at $600. It has been on the market forever (20+ weeks), so I think you could start as low as $300. Who knows- maybe the seller is newly motivated?
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Down Chaise Lounge
This giant chaise lounge isn’t a looker in the photos, but believe me- I think it’s nice and could be salvaged! It appears to be custom down upholstery and while it could stand some professional (or Folex) cleaning, cushion fluffing, and proper styling- this is a diamond in the rough. For $325, It think it will go pretty quickly. Can’t you imagine curling up with a throw blanket, coffee, and book here this winter? Style it alongside a floor lamp or hinge arm sconce. I think it could be a new favorite seat in the house!
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Woven Furniture Set
This woven furniture set includes a sofa as well, but I think the chairs are most amazing. They’re obviously high-end and designer… they’re giving me Mark D. Sikes vibes. I could totally see these styled in a sunroom! They could easily be cleaned or reupholstered, but they’re a unique shape that could be very cool in the right space. They also look super comfy.
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I hope you enjoyed this month’s Facebook Marketplace Finds post! This is actually a prime time to list and buy secondhand items, as people are cleaning house, decluttering, and looking to make a little extra cash post holidays. Don’t be afraid to negotiate! Emmett & I have actually been listing lots of furniture and outdoor gear we didn’t really use last year, and things have been going pretty quick.
Where should I search next month? Drop your city requests into the comment section below, and I’ll do my best to accommodate. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend ahead. With all this snow, we’re hoping to get in some skiing… though we did plenty of that over our holiday break. It’s always fun to enjoy fresh mountain air and breathtaking views. Do you have any fun plans? Is anyone else in organization mode? I am, but I also still have our holiday up and am enjoying it a bit longer. Have a good one, friends!