6 Reasons You Should Buy "Slow Furniture"

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Buy less and go slow

Be a minimalist and use mom's cast-offs until you find something that you really like.

Buy Used

And of course, buy used furniture. "Estate sales, flea markets, and secondhand stores can be treasure troves of quality, previously owned furniture." These days, one can add online auction sites as well.

It holds its value better

Used furniture holds its value much better than new as well, or even gains in value if you catch the trends; when I downsized I had to sell some classic mid-century modern furniture that I had bought for a few hundred dollars; it had all become so trendy that I received many times what I paid for it.

It can take a beating

That patina of age hides a lot. Since our kids were born we have eaten every meal on our dining room table, a big old 50s office boardroom table. It has been dented, banged, burned and chipped but it still looks good. The leather top of my desk has 50 year old cigarette burns. It all adds character and history. I wouldn't change anything about them.

But be careful

Upholstered furniture can hide bedbugs. Urethane foam cushions dry out and crumble and spill their guts of brominated flame retardants. Paints can contain lead. Scotchguard stainproofing was popular and sheds PFAS.

Go Slow.

The greenest and probably the most economical way is to go for second-hand furniture available at the thrift shops in Panama City Beach, FL. Just take your time, don't buy too much, and make sure it's safe. Go slow.

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