Best furniture to flip for profit
Profit starts with the right piece.
Most flips fail at the buy.
This guide helps you pick high-ROI furniture.
Want the full flipping system?
Use the guide, then list your finished piece.
Jump to: What high ROI means · Top 12 pieces · Checks before you buy · Quick upgrades · Comps
What “high ROI” really means
High ROI is not “highest price.”
It is best money per hour.
High ROI usually means:
- High demand in many styles.
- Easy upgrades that look premium.
- Low risk of hidden problems.
- Easy to move and deliver.
- Easy to photo well.
Start with small, solid pieces.
Grow into bigger items later.
Top 12 pieces that sell fast
These pieces have steady demand.
They also upgrade well.
- Nightstands: fast photos, fast upgrades, fast sales.
- End tables: easy wins with new legs and a clean top.
- Small dressers: strong demand, great hardware upgrades.
- Console tables: slim, easy delivery, easy styling.
- Coffee tables: refinish tops, keep bases simple.
- Dining chairs (sets): sets move fast when solid and clean.
- Bar stools (sets): small, easy to bundle, easy to deliver.
- Entry benches: small footprint, high use, quick sale.
- Bookcases (short): easy storage value, low tip risk.
- TV stands: common need, simple shapes, quick buyer decisions.
- Desks (small): clean lines sell, avoid broken drawers.
- Bed frames (simple): only if all parts are present.
Want couch-specific flips?
Read the couch flipping guide.
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ROI scorecards
Score each piece before you buy.
Walk away if the score is low.
Score system
- Demand: will it sell this week?
- Upgrade ease: can I improve it fast?
- Risk: can it hide problems?
- Move: can I deliver it safely?
Nightstands
Demand: 5/5
Upgrade ease: 5/5
Risk: 4/5
Move: 5/5
End tables
Demand: 5/5
Upgrade ease: 5/5
Risk: 4/5
Move: 5/5
Small dressers
Demand: 5/5
Upgrade ease: 4/5
Risk: 3/5
Move: 3/5
Console tables
Demand: 4/5
Upgrade ease: 4/5
Risk: 4/5
Move: 4/5
Stick to pieces you can move safely.
Heavy items can erase profit.
What to check before you buy
Use quick checks to avoid bad buys.
Bad buys cost time and trust.
Quick buy checks
- Wobble: no loose legs or rails.
- Smell: skip smoke and pet urine.
- Soft wood: skip water damage that feels spongy.
- Veneer: small chips ok, big lifts no.
- Drawers: open, close, and sit straight.
- Pests: skip any signs of bugs.
- Parts: skip “missing hardware” you cannot replace.
- Fit: it must fit your vehicle.
For upholstered items, inspect extra hard.
Hidden pests can ruin your whole stash.
Quick upgrades that raise price
Pick two upgrades and stop.
Clean beats complex.
- New pulls and knobs.
- New legs to lift the look.
- Two-tone paint on bases and tops.
- Matte clear coat for a premium feel.
- Drawer slides that feel smooth.
- Felt feet and levelers.
- Clean drawer liners.
- Light edge sanding for a crisp look.
Then price with a real profit rule.
Comp finder
Comps keep your price honest.
They also show what photos win.
How to find comps in 60 seconds
- Pick one piece type.
- Match the style and size.
- Match condition and upgrades.
- Note the photo quality and angle.
- Set your price with room for delivery.
People also ask
What furniture makes the most profit?
Pieces with high demand and low work often make the best profit.
What is easiest to flip?
Nightstands and end tables are easy to move and upgrade.
What sells fastest?
Small pieces in clean, neutral styles usually sell fastest.
What should I avoid flipping?
Avoid strong smells, pests, soft water damage, and heavy rebuilds.
Ready to flip?
Pick a high-ROI piece and list it with clean proof.