8 Gems on Facebook Marketplace

Facebook Marketplace is one of my favorite resources for furnishing and decorating my own apartment. I scroll through listings countless times per day and have lost track of how many pieces I’ve sourced from there over the years—probably 100, if not more! If you’re new to shopping on FBMP or just need a little inspo as you browse, keep reading to scope out eight of my favorite items currently listed within the DC area. Remember, Facebook Marketplace transactions can move pretty fast, so if you see something you can’t live without, it’s important to message the seller immediately! 

This gorgeous gold mirror is a prime example of an instance when you’ll want to look past an item’s listing photos and think about just how beautiful it could be when styled in the right place. Sure, the snaps shown here are pretty basic, but trust me, this mirror has tons of potential. I envision it hanging over a console table in the entryway or above a bedroom dresser. But that’s not all—it would also look lovely over the sink in a powder bathroom (I’m imagining it paired with some fun, bold wallpaper!).

Anyone who knows me knows that I go wild for any funky type of female portrait—and this one definitely checks many of my boxes. It’s bold, oversized, and vintage (the listing says it dates back to 1955). Use it to add some much needed color to any room of your home. Whether you hang it alone or style it with other pieces as part of a gallery wall, it is most definitely going to be an instant conversation starter.

Brighten up your home with a patterned chair like this one that is way more exciting than any of the beige furniture on the market today. There’s no need to shy away from vibrant touches, after all—why not have a little fun? 

Here’s another chair that will add instant style to that empty corner in your living room or bedroom. Covered with luxe Schumacher fabric, it’s a design lover’s dream and an amazing opportunity to score a high-end piece for less. This chair would also be fabulous utilized as desk or vanity seating. 

Speaking of desks, how stunning is this burlwood desk that doubles as an incredible statement piece? It would add so much dimension to any home office or bedroom (you could turn it into a dressing table, if you’d prefer) and is a forever type of piece that will never go out of style. There’s no need to source antiques like these overseas when you can scoop them up locally via Facebook! 

If you love European farmhouse style, don’t miss out on this refinished wooden dresser that could shine in a number of spots around the home: the entryway, nursery, guest bedroom, you name it. It’s spacious and classic and is way cooler than similarly priced pieces from IKEA.

Facebook Marketplace is also a great way to shop some of your favorite brands for less. These Anthropologie nightstands, for example, are listed for $250 each or $450 for the pair, marked down from the original $600/each price tag. 

Facebook Marketplace is by no means just for furniture; you can score books, decorative accents, artwork, and more on the platform, too. This antique box will add so much character and charm to any shelf or dresser, whether you use it to store jewelry, hide remotes, or stash away love letters! 

Sarah Lyon is a New York City-based freelance writer, originally from Bethesda, MD. She contributes to a number of national design and lifestyle publications like Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, MyDomaine, the Washington Post, and more. Sarah also works with designers to help them style spaces for photo shoots. Find more shelfies on her Instagram page, @sarahlyon9 

Visit corcoranmce.com to search listings for sale in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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