Knowing the best furniture to flip for profit starts with market demand and easy labor, not guesswork. Each year Americans toss 12 million tons of furniture into landfills, creating a steady stream of solid-wood bargains ready for resale :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. If you need the full cleaning-to-selling roadmap, skim our furniture flipping guide first—then use this list of ten proven winners.
| # | Piece | Typical buy price | Average resale | ROI fast facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mid-century dresser | \$40–\$100 | \$250–\$600 | Tops 2025 vintage trend charts :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
| 2 | Nightstands (pair) | \$20–\$60 | \$150–\$300 | Small, quick flips; high demand :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} |
| 3 | Coffee table (solid wood) | \$15–\$40 | \$120–\$250 | Easy upcycle projects :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} |
| 4 | Buffet/sideboard | \$50–\$150 | \$400–\$900 | Hot on TikTok makeovers :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} |
| 5 | Couch/sofa | Free–\$150 | \$350–\$700 | Lucrative—even for beginners :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} |
| 6 | Bookshelf | \$10–\$30 | \$120–\$250 | Low supply cost, quick paint :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} |
| 7 | Farmhouse dining table | \$50–\$120 | \$400–\$800 | “Chalk-paint” crowd favorite :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} |
| 8 | Vintage trunk | \$20–\$70 | \$180–\$400 | Converts to toy or coffee table :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} |
| 9 | Accent chair (pair) | \$25–\$80 | \$200–\$450 | Cane & velvet styles trend :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} |
| 10 | Solid-wood desk | \$40–\$100 | \$300–\$650 | Hybrid WFH demand :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} |
Tip: keep buys under \$75 (or free) to hit the 40–60 % profit range most flippers target :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.
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Why these pieces win
Mid-century dressers
Chairish’s 2025 trend report lists MCM storage as the #1 seller in vintage categories :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}. Simple lines = easy sanding, high resale.
Nightstands
They fit in any car, need one quart of paint, and sell in sets—small effort, big markup :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.
Coffee tables
DIY blogs show dozens of one-day flips with chalk paint and hairpin legs :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.
Buffets & sideboards
TikTok upcyclers hashtag #buffetflip 8 M+ views (2025), driving buyer FOMO :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}.
Couches
Free curb sofas averaged \$300+ profit for beginners in a 2025 Swoopa survey :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}.
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Sourcing tips for top pieces
- Thrift 50 % tag days—ask staff which color rotates .
- Curb-alert groups during bulk-trash week; free trunks and bookshelves abound .
- Estate-sale final hour for sideboards and desks at half price .
FAQs
Which piece is the fastest flip?
Nightstands sell in 3–5 days on Facebook Marketplace, per seller interviews :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}.
What style commands the highest price?
Authentic mid-century pieces (mark-stamped) can hit \$600–\$1,500 after light refinish :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}.
How do I keep supply cost low?
Target under \$75 buy price and free curb finds—Side Hustle Nation notes \$150–\$250 profit on first flips :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}.
Should I avoid large armoires?
Yes; high haul cost and slow sell-through per Create & Find’s 2022 flipper survey :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}.
Next steps
- Nail your numbers. Open our profit calculator for flippers and confirm a 40–60 % margin on your next buy.
- Piece in hand? List today on Asherfield and keep 85 %.