Need a sofa today? This guide lists 12 standout NYC stores, gives fast tips, and shows how to sell on Asherfield.
Visual idea: simple NYC borough map with store pins.
## Why NYC is a furniture hot spot
Hundreds of showrooms pack the five boroughs, and the sales-tax rate is 8.875 %. nyc.gov
## 12 best furniture stores in NYC
| # | Store | Borough | What makes it shine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaiyo | Manhattan | Used pieces; white-glove pickup & delivery. alleywatch.comrealsimple.com |
| 2 | Joybird | Brooklyn + SoHo | Custom sofas you can test in-store. joybird.comjoybird.com |
| 3 | West Elm Outlet | Brooklyn | Modern finds up to 95 % off. businessinsider.com |
| 4 | Room & Board | Manhattan | U.S-made modern classics, free design help. roomandboard.com |
| 5 | ABC Carpet & Home | Manhattan | Luxe, global style since 1897. en.wikipedia.org |
| 6 | Housing Works Thrift | Manhattan + Brooklyn | Vintage deals that fund local causes. housingworks.org |
| 7 | Furnish Green | Manhattan | Adds 15–35 fresh vintage items daily. furnishgreen.comfurnishgreen.com |
| 8 | Lazzoni | Manhattan | High-end space-saving wall beds. lazzoni.com |
| 9 | Crate & Barrel Flatiron | Manhattan | Big-brand basics + free design desk. crateandbarrel.comcrateandbarrel.com |
| 10 | Brooklyn Flea | Brooklyn | Week-end market packed with antiques. brooklynflea.com |
| 11 | Astoria Furniture | Queens | Budget sets with same-day delivery. yelp.com |
| 12 | Raymour & Flanigan Chelsea | Manhattan | Huge choice, many items ship in 3 days. en.wikipedia.org |
Visual idea: bar chart—average sofa price at thrifts vs. big-box vs. designer stores.
## Quick buyer tips
- Shop early Friday. West Elm Outlet restocks then—best picks go fast. businessinsider.com
- Check bridge fees. Some Brooklyn stores charge $50+ to deliver into Manhattan—ask first.
- Follow Furnish Green on IG. They post 25-plus new pieces daily. furnishgreen.com
## FAQ
What is the biggest furniture store in NYC?
Raymour & Flanigan’s 35 k-sq-ft Chelsea flagship ranks among the city’s largest. en.wikipedia.org
Where can I find cheap furniture fast?
Try Kaiyo, West Elm Outlet, or Housing Works Thrift for quick, low-cost finds. alleywatch.combusinessinsider.comhousingworks.org
Is furniture taxable in NYC?
Yes—8.875 % combined city and state tax. nyc.gov
## List your piece on Asherfield (keep 85%)
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Internal links
- Parent hub: Best furniture stores in New York
- Sibling guides: Buffalo & Rochester (coming soon)
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