If you haven’t shopped for decor on Chairish, then you are missing out. There, I said it! There aren’t only gorgeous antiques on Chairish, too. You can actually score some fantastic deals and surprising pieces. Plus, they also sell custom, made-to-order items like upholstered furniture, as well as a really amazing assortment of new art prints. So today I wanted to share my top 10 tips for shopping on Chairish!
What is Chairish?
Before we get started with my tips, let’s chat about what Chairish actually is. Essentially, Chairish is like a much more curated online marketplace for antiques and vintage decor, plus new and custom-made home decor and furniture. Many antique stores use it to reach a larger audience because the company offers white glove delivery which is amazing for larger, more expensive pieces! The sellers keep 80% of the final sale and Chairish does not charge them to list their items.
I’ve also found that you get a lot more information about the item that is factual and correct while shopping on Chairish. It’s way less like the wild wild west of eBay, Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.
How to Shop for Decor on Chairish: My Best Tips!
Hone in on your keywords
When it comes to finding exactly what you want on Chairish, first you need to be clear on your keywords. That means knowing what you’re searching for. For example, if you’re looking for a specific pattern of dinnerware, search for the brand plus the name of the pattern. If a lot of results come up, you can narrow them down with filters (more on that below) or by adding additional words into the search bar.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for right away, you can also set up your account to follow a search. Then you’ll get a notification when a matching item is listed!
Use their filters
Sometimes I love scrolling through Chairish, seeing what’s for sale. But sometimes I don’t have the time! That’s when I rely heavily on their filters. For example, if you are shopping on Chairish for lighting, you have so many options to narrow down your search:
- Category
- Item type – whether vintage, antique and pre-owned or newly made and make to order
- Price
- Shipping and delivery – this is where you can add your zip code to look for free pickup
- Item location
- Color
- Style
- Number – you can opt for a pair or grouping, but also if you’re looking for furniture you can narrow down the number of seats you want for example
- Dimensions
Shop locally to save on shipping
Shipping can be wildly expensive, let’s be real here! I recommend that you start shopping based on your location and see what’s local first. Most of the sellers will offer a free pick up which helps to save so much money when shopping on Chairish.
You can also fudge the location by putting in the zip code of cities that are close to you. For example, I check the Portland, OR zip codes to see if there is anything worth taking a road trip for! And lastly, you can shop items with free shipping only.
Don’t be afraid to make an offer
A lot of the sellers are open to offers, as long as you’re reasonable and not rude about it. But once you make an offer, don’t forget that it’s binding and you agree to purchase the item!
Check back often
Chairish is updated so often that I highly recommend checking the site frequently, especially if you are on the hunt for something specific. For example, I am always looking for vintage oil paintings, so I search every couple of days to see what’s unique and new and exciting.
Follow your favorite sellers
I also recommend following your favorite sellers so that you can be alerted to anything new they share. I especially love this tip when it comes to shopping for decor on Chairish because often the sellers have distinct aesthetics. So once you’ve found someone who complements your own vibe it’s so much easier to shop!
Download the app & turn on notifications
Listen, I hate notifications as much as the next person… but if you want to score the best items you need to have them turned on for the Chairish app! I usually only turn them on when I am on the hunt for a specific item or have a project in mind.
Definitely check out their new and custom decor and furniture
And lastly, Chairish has SO many amazing new and custom-made pieces. Don’t sleep on that category! Personally, I love the Chairish Print Shop for bold, exciting artwork from new and up-and-coming artists.
Chairish also offers custom made-to-order casegoods like upholstered chairs, side tables and more:
And that just a few items that Chairish offers new. I’m not joking when I say I could spend hours perusing the assortment of decor and furniture. IT’s really one of my favorite sites for sourcing unique pieces for our home — and I hope you think so, too!
I hope you find these tips for successfully shopping on Chairish helpful! Leave a comment with any questions you have or success stories about amazing items you’ve bought on this amazing website.
