Thrift Store Experts Know These 15 Classic Furniture Brands

Lane Furniture started as a simple cedar chest company, but over the decades they expanded into tables, chairs, and more. Their pieces are known for their raised geometric motifs and clean inlays. Lane is a popular but slightly under-the-radar brand that thrifting pros love to spot.

Charles Limbert’s Craftsman-inspired furniture, with its Mission-style wood paneling and Dutch folk design touches, is a true vintage find. Unfortunately, his company didn’t survive WWII, so there aren’t many Limbert pieces out there – finding one at the thrift store makes you a true vintage pro!

Baker Furniture is known for their high-end luxury woodwork, but their 1950s collab with Danish designer Finn Juhl is a real score for thrifting pros. Juhl’s architectural, sculptural style blended beautifully with Baker’s American craftsmanship. If you spot a sleek Finn Juhl chair for under $2,500, you’ve found a real gem!

Thayer Coggin may not be as famous as Knoll or Herman Miller, but true vintage experts know to keep an eye out for their modern, bespoke pieces. Designed by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin is known for their high-quality, comfortable loungers, sofas, and other upholstered furniture.

Henredon started modest but rose to design fame in the mid-1900s, blending traditional woodworking with mid-century modern flair. Their pieces have a classic feel with sculptural, quality wood details that any vintage thrifter would love.

Thonet’s iconic, disassemblable wooden chairs were the blueprint for modern Scandinavian design. In the 1930s, they became known for their sleek, tubular steel chairs designed by famous architects. Vintage thrifting pros can spot Thonet’s classic bistro-style pieces.

Drexel Heritage was a big player in North Carolina’s furniture scene, known for their high-quality traditional and mid-century modern designs. Vintage pros can spot their classic American Federal-style pieces or their more modern “Profile” and “Declaration” lines.

While Thomasville is now a big box store, true vintage fans know their history – they’ve been making traditional, historic revival furniture in North Carolina since 1904. Spotting a classic Thomasville piece at the thrift store is a real score.

Ethan Allen may be known today for their contemporary stores, but they’ve been making high-quality, historical-inspired furniture since 1939. Vintage collectors can authenticate Ethan Allen pieces by looking for their maker’s marks hidden in drawers, on bases, and on the backs.

Heywood-Wakefield’s signature light, blonde wood pieces from the 1930s are a vintage thrifting holy grail. The company had a knack for blending Art Deco and colonial styles, and their pieces have become highly collectible since they went bankrupt in 1981.

Bernhardt has been making high-quality, versatile furniture for over a century – their vintage pieces range from Hollywood Regency to Brutalist styles. Keep an eye out for their thick, heavy details in white oak or their popular midcentury club chairs.

Broyhill’s Brasilia line from the 1960s, with its futuristic, sculptural arches and curved brass hardware, is a true vintage furniture icon. Their Sculptra and Saga lines are also highly recognizable to thrifting pros.