7 Sioux Falls places to shop for used, discounted furniture without delays, supply issues

Sonya Swink, Sioux Falls Argus Leader
·4 min read
Hotel Furniture Liquidators survived the pandemic via selling office chairs for work-from-home. Now it's back in action seven days a week and has plenty to offer a very crowded housing market in Sioux Falls. November 4, 2021 photo.
Hotel Furniture Liquidators survived the pandemic via selling office chairs for work-from-home. Now it's back in action seven days a week and has plenty to offer a very crowded housing market in Sioux Falls. November 4, 2021 photo.

Record home sales, full apartments, supply chain stoppages and the rise of websites to list your property for weekend stays have all led to a furniture shortage.

Ikea is warning of price hikes, according to Furniture Today, and other chains are on backorder. And other options online offer cheaper furniture that breaks down easily.

But in Sioux Falls there are several places, from charitable to consignment, at prices from free to high-end to shop at now. And the best time to stop in and make a purchase is right away, if you have a certain item in mind.

"We've got five or six holds now (that last for 24 hours) but they'll be gone and sold tomorrow. Furniture is flying off," Marlin Schlenker, co-owner with his wife of Resale Living, said of new customers ranging from Montana to Minnesota shopping their selection online or in their store. "If you want something now, I'd say hold or buy it now."

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Instead of waiting months for an online order, these seven different stores or charities have options to make your house a home. Several ship too, but check first.

There are also several other thrift chains in the Sioux Falls area not included on this list that offer an assortment of furniture, but have been nearly out of stock when visited by Argus Leader in recent days.

Have a store to add to the list? Email Sswink@argusleader.com

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Hotel Furniture Liquidators

3910 S. Western Ave.

Hotel Funiture Liquidators offers a wide selection of slightly-used furniture from commercial, hotel and other spaces. Photo taken November 4, 2021.
Hotel Funiture Liquidators offers a wide selection of slightly-used furniture from commercial, hotel and other spaces. Photo taken November 4, 2021.

What it offers: New and used furniture from commercial spaces at an affordable price. Mini fridges sell at $49, some mattresses sell for under $200, and there are desk and rolling office chairs from front to back of the store.

Most popular item(s): Office chairs

“We get lots of VRBO, Airbnb people, (plus) a lot of people from all over the country and can offer nice furniture to fill their spaces for a good price. There’s a big run on desk and desk chairs. We sold a lot because people are working from home. We’ve got quite a few right now, we’re in good shape," said Kerry Drusch, owner for over thirty years.

Resale Living

Resale Living offers used, but in excellent condition, furniture on consignment.
Resale Living offers used, but in excellent condition, furniture on consignment.

3126 S. Minnesota Ave.

What it offers: Upscale consignment furniture often from home sales, estates and more. From beds to bar carts to sofas and art, Resale Living can offer enough furniture to fill a home at prices ranging from below retail to used consignment, often offering a comparison photo onsite of what an item would sell for online.

Most popular item(s): Sofas and sectionals.

“We’re consigned from retirees or those downsizing or estates closing because of sales. We offer furniture to finish a space. We have huge homes that have downsized," said Sondee and Marlin Schlenker, owners.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Vincent de Paul Society

431 N. Cliff Ave.

What it offers: Donated furniture from throughout Sioux Falls, most often chairs, love seats, couches and dressers.

Most popular item(s): Changes daily.

"Our proceeds are used through the helpline for rent assistance, we give diapers away every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. the first three weeks of the month. We are able to pick up furniture in city limits or take in donations. Most furniture sells fast," said Scott Ausland, store manager.

Junk in the Trunk

Junk in the Trunk on 41st Street and Western Avenue often sells well-kept furniture within hours, according to store worker Renee Johnson. November 4, 2021 photo.
Junk in the Trunk on 41st Street and Western Avenue often sells well-kept furniture within hours, according to store worker Renee Johnson. November 4, 2021 photo.

1918 W. 41st St.

What it offers: Couches, unique chairs, decorative items and more at prices below retail. Dealer of Dixie Belle, a chalk mineral paint used on furniture, in the area.

Most popular item(s): Painted furniture, dressers.

"We're very busy with people moving here and often sell nice items within hours," said Renee Johnson, store-runner. "Dressers, store clothes or anything goes quick."

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Unclaimed Freight Furniture Clearance Center

6700 W. 12th St.

What it offers: Overstocked or unclaimed furniture from its parent company, Furniture Mart USA at prices just below retail. Sofas start around $450 still-in-the-box. Floor models range from $450 to $1,000 or more for complete sectional sets.

Most popular item(s): Sofas, love seats and sectionals are in-demand.

"We have a really good deal with Ashley Furniture. I get random bits and pieces of England and other brands like that. On the weekends are great days to stop in. We’ll have had a chance to unload and see what they sent us," said Donovan McClain, home furniture consultant.

This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Unclaimed Freigh, Resale Living & more: 7 places in Sioux Falls to find used furniture in supply now