Consignment Northwest

We recently bought a house after years of apartment living so have spent much time over the past few months furniture shopping. We’ve taken multiple trips to Consignment NW and have puchased a few lamps, a dresser, and a rug from them on various trips. We like that the merchandise has been vetted and is in better condition than some ofthe other consignment stores in the area. The staff is always nice, and they offer delivery for $ 50. My only quibble is that it turns out the rug we got could be had (or something very similar) from the same manufacturer (Pottery Barn) for just about the same price new. But that’s our fault for not having done more research. I would just caution to not necessarily assume that the price you’re seeing is a great deal, especially since I get the sense that some of the sellers mark up their stuff to make up for the cut that ConsignmentNW takes. Overall though, good merchandise, fun place to browse, and we will be back (at least until all our rooms are filled)!

3/​15, time for an update.
Just an FYI these folks now take a 50% cut of anything they sell on your behalf. We recently have consigned two Steven Lyman custom framed prints here and they have actually sold one, the other still sits. I find the 50% take on their part to be extreme but they are about the only folks I would trust as these prints are fairly valuable.
I still think they are overpriced and that is due to the fact they take a 50% cut. They are very particular about what they are willing to take on consignment there can be no damage whatsoever and they will pick it up from you for a small fee. The consignment ladies are a little on the snobby side.
One thing I do appreciate is after two 90 day periods of consignment if the item does not sell you can choose to have them donate it and send you a receipt for tax purposes. We have taken advantage of that for some other fine art that did not sell.

Two years ago I picked up a chair for my office here at it was an easy process. The selection is really good and the space is huge. Consignment shopping can be hit or miss, but it’s fun to see what’s out there. The selection is curated well and the prices are good.

This place needs new management. Always too busy to take a phone call. Unloads on the caller about how short handed they are (because, after all, that is the caller’s fault) and goes into detail about how they always return calls when it’s taken four just to get someone on the phone. There are plenty of unemployed experienced and competent managers who would be great at this job. Why would the owners keep on incompetent managers? Oh right, family-​owned business.