40 Real-Life Examples of Finding Craigslist Gold
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Craigslist can be a source of both joy and misery. It's the greatest shopping website in the world when you come across affordable treasures, but it can be frustrating to lose out on a piece that another buyer beat you to.
Fortunately, happy stories from Craigslist abound, especially on social media! Browse these 40 examples of Craigslist scores snapped on Instagram and discover the secrets for uncovering the sweetest deals.
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A Grand, Gray Vintage Metal Cabinet
In Denver, a shopper was over the moon to find a vintage metal cabinet in a great shape with the original gray color.
Outstanding Outdoor Seating
A California decorator picked up a pretty peacock chair from Craigslist.
Classy Chrome Chairs
A DIY-lover spied a set of chrome chairs, which she purchased for $10 and made her own with elbow grease and new fabric.
A Darling Daybed
A midcentury daybed was a major score for one woman in Austin, TX.
Seats For a Queen
One happy shopper picked up a set of eight midcentury dining chairs, which matched her existing table perfectly.
The Classic Credenza
A credenza found on Craigslist became this beautiful piece after its owner did some restoration and added a new top.
A Super Sideboard
A New Orleans shopper brought home the perfect sideboard from Craigslist.
A Trio of Tulip Chairs
A trio of tulip chairs completed one Craigslist user's bright kitchen in Portland, OR.
Treasured Thonet Chairs
In Portland, a shopper brought home Thonet chairs — which retail for $245 new — secondhand for her kitchen.
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Ideal Nightstands
One lucky purchaser nabbed a pair of Broyhill Brasilia nightstands perfect for any midcentury-inspired bedroom.
A Unique Coffee Table
In Memphis, TN, a unique coffee table from Craigslist became the centerpiece of a lovely living room.
A Pair of Iconic Chairs
Designer Marcel Breuer's iconic Wassily Chair retails for $2,425 new, but one savvy Craigslist pro picked up a pair for much less!
The Perfect Sofas
A pair of brown leather sofas went home with one woman after a hunt on Craigslist. The best part is that she paid $50 total!
A Pair of Chic Chairs
In New York City, one Craigslist browser picked up a pair of midcentury-inspired chairs for her ornate dining room.
A Keeper Sofa
A $20 sofa one woman found on Craigslist became the centerpiece for a bright living room.
A Rad Leather Rocking Chair
A folding leather rocking chair, made in Costa Rica, was one lucky shopper's score for only $35!
A Filing Cabinet Turned Table
One savvy shopper turned a $10 flat file into a low table and made a $3 light fixture into a terrarium. Genius!
Metallic Masterpieces
A set of silver chairs went home with one Craigslist customer for just $150.
Superb Seating
One particularly savyy shopper picked up a set of midcentury chairs that fit perfectly around her dining table, which, of course, is also from Craigslist.
A Display Cart
Instead of going the cocktail route, one woman repurposed a cart she scored on Craigslist into a special display piece.
Timeless Table and Chairs
A woman in Southern California turned to Craigslist to complete her dining nook.
A Metallic Chair
Can you believe one impressive Craigslist browser picked up this brass-legged chair for just $15?
A Beautiful Bench
One woman's Summer-long hunt for the perfect bench ended when she found her dream item for just $75.
A Lovely Lounger
A wise Tacoma, WA, browser snapped up a vintage Milo Baughman lounge chair.
A Bright Red Rug
A Montana decorator picked up this statement red rug for just $40, including delivery!
A Truly Rad Rocker
With the perfect accessories, a woman's Craigslist rocking chair is part of a lovely vignette.
An Ideal Kitchen Island
After a search on Craigslist, one shopper finished her kitchen with the addition of the perfect industrial island.
An Ideal Storage Solution
A Craigslist user found the teak cabinet of her dreams, which fits perfectly into her kitchen.
A Modern and Midcentury Lamp
This user in Arizona was excited to score a a midcentury smoked glass lamp.
A Little Leather
A real van der Rohe Barcelona chair sells for $5,429, but a lucky browser found one for much less thanks to Craigslist.
A Credenza of Dreams
This Craigslist shopper snagged a credenza that fit her midcentury-modern taste perfectly.
A Pretty Peacock Chair
After a long search, one eagle-eyed Craigslist user found a perfect peacock chair.
The Perfect Rug
In Richmond, VA, Craigslist proved to be the perfect place to find a blue and red print rug to pair with leather and chrome dining room chairs.
A Darling Dresser
One savvy Craigslist browser brought home a perfect midcentury dresser.
A Fixer-Upper Hutch
With the addition of new hardware, a hutch from Craigslist got a second life.
A Trunk Turned Coffee Table
One inventive shopper picked up a trunk that now doubles as a coffee table.
A One-of-a-Kind Desk
Before the paint was even done in her room, one lucky customer nabbed a unique wallpaper table for her workspace!
A Little Lucite
The lucite table behind one woman's sofa came right off Craigslist and perfectly completed the room!
A Whole Brass Set
One Craigslist consumer was able to nab a brass dining room table with a set of chairs when her husband agreed they had to take the set home.