It’s no secret that buying second-hand furniture is the most sustainable choice when it comes to shopping, but digging through piles of old brick-a-brack can be time-consuming and exhausting.

Not to mention, many second-hand shops can be hit and miss when it comes to quality, with more second-rate shab than second-hand chic.

Finding the real diamonds in the rough can be quite the challenge.

In this article, we’ve done the hard work for you.

Read on to discover our favourite thrifty hot spots in Adelaide - hand-picked so you can skip the knick-knacks and novelty items and head straight to where the real vintage treasures can be found.

• Affordable second-hand stores
  • Lions Club of Richmond Op Shop
  • Kidman Park - 6 op-shops in one location
  • Salvage & Save
  • Careworks Community Op-Shop
  • Antique Bazaar of Strathalbyn
• Top second-hand furniture stores
  • Parker’s Secondhand Goods Warehouse
  • Hindmarsh Disposals
  • Oldfield’s Antique Market
  • The Western Second-Hand Shop

Affordable second-hand stores

What’s old can be new again when you begin exploring the treasures within Adelaide’s pre-loved furniture stores. But, even in the second-hand market, furniture can be expensive - unless you know where to look.

We’ve found the Adelaide op-shops and markets with the best low-cost options for uplevelling your living space.

Lions Club of Richmond

The Lions Club of Richmond op-shop is one of the biggest op shops in Adelaide. Home to thousands of pre-loved items including vintage furniture, couches, dining suites, wardrobes, chairs and more.

The space is a former school gymnasium meaning there is plenty of room to browse and explore the range of vintage goods.

The shop is located less than 10km from Adelaide’s CBD and is easily accessible via a short drive down the Anzac Highway.

NOTE: The store is only open on select days each week/month so be sure to plan your visit ahead of time.

Lions Club of Richmond Op shop - 63 Penong Avenue, Camden Park, 5038

Open: Wednesdays, 9am – 12pm | 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am – 12pm

Landline: (08) 8295 4048

Kidman Park aka. Adelaide’s Op-shop Supercentre

While not an actual Supercentre - it might as well be. You’ll find the RSPCA, Salvos, Vinnies, Red Cross & Save the Children op-shops all conveniently located at this one location.

It’s less than 20 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD making it central spot to get your second-hand -furniture fix.

The shops offer a variety of second-hand goods but nestled within each of these spacious stores is a selection of pre-loved furniture pieces just waiting to be found.

Kidman Park - 308 Grange Rd, Kidman Park, 5025

Open: Opening times vary from store to store. We’ve linked and listed each of them below for easy reference.

RSPCA Superstore

Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm

Landline: (08) 8235 1367

Salvation Army 

Monday to Saturday, 9 am - 5:30 pm

Landline: (08) 8356 0521

Vinnies

Monday to Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm  |  Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm

Landline: (08) 8159 0317

Australian Red Cross

Monday to Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm  | Sunday, 12 pm - 4 pm 

Landline: 08 8353 4764

Save the Children

Monday to Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm  | Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm 

Landline: (08) 8426 8521

Salvage & Save

Salvage & Save has an impressive collection of furniture including coffee tables, dining tables, chairs, shelving, desks, sofas and more. It’s a great spot to pick up a good-quality pre-loved piece at an affordable price.

The shop is located about a 40-minute drive from Adelaide City, so it’s a bit further out than some of our other picks, but their Facebook page is regularly updated with items so you can see if there is anything that catches your eye before you make the trip out.

Salvage & Save - Bellchambers Rd, Edinburgh North, Elizabeth, SA

Open: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4 pm | Saturday, 9 am - 2:30 pm

Landline: (08) 8287 0565

Careworks Community Op Shop

This next stop is in the same suburb as Salvage & Save, so if you’re making the 40-minute drive from the city to Elizabeth, it makes sense to hit both stores on the same trip.

Careworks Community Op Shop sells a mix of clothes, soft furnishings, furniture and homewares. They also run sales on their stock for different seasons, so look out for those on their Facebook page to spread your budget even further.

Careworks Community Op Shop - 17/165 Woodford Rd, Elizabeth North SA 5113

Open: Monday - Friday, 9:15 am - 3:30 pm

Landline: 0401 796 711

Antique Bazaar of Strathalbyn

Antiques Strathalbyn Antiques is considered as South Australia’s premier country Antique Market. It’s located about a 45 minute drive from Adelaide city, but its expansive collection of quality items makes the trip well worthwhile.

New stock arrives every day and this market has the added benefit of having a frequently updated Facebook page where you can find all the latest treasures.

Expect to find a unique assortment of furniture, including:

• 18th Century
• Art Deco
• Edwardian
• Egyptian
• Georgian
• Oriental
• Retro
• Tribal
• Victorian

And more.

Antique Bazaar of Strathalbyn - 25 High Street, Strathalbyn SA 5255

Open: 7 days a week, 10 am – 5 pm

Landline: (08) 8536 2404

Top second-hand furniture stores

While op-shopping and market scouring can be a fun experience, furniture can be a bit hit and miss.

On the other hand, boutique second-hand furniture stores hand-pick their items and check on their condition before bringing them in store. This gives you an added sense of quality assurance.

The salespeople also usually have a good knowledge of the history and design of all the pieces available - so you can ask questions before you commit to buying.

If this approach feels a little more up your street, add these pre-loved furniture stores in Adelaide to your visit list.

Parker’s Secondhand Goods Warehouse

From sofas to washing machines and everything in between, Parker’s Secondhand Goods Warehouse is a treasure trove for thrifty shoppers.

An added bonus of this store is they offer a delivery service (for a small fee) with installation available for fridges and washing machines. That’s one less thing for you to worry about when picking out pieces for your home.

Parker’s Secondhand Goods Warehouse - 47A Hampton Road Keswick, Adelaide

Tuesday to Friday, 10 am - 6 pm | Saturday, 9:30 am - 4 pm | Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm

Mobile: 0499 944 511

Hindmarsh Disposals

If you’re on the hunt for one-of-a-kind furnishings and true vintage style Hindmarsh Disposals is a must-visit. Set on over 2,000 sqm you’ll have plenty to explore at this new and used furniture warehouse.

Hindmarsh Disposals - 179 Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA, Australia, South Australia

Open: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm | Saturday, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm | Sunday, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Landline: (08) 8340 2499

Oldfield’s Antique Market

Oldfield’s Antique Market is roughly a 30-minute drive from the city.

Contrary to what its name suggests, this is a shop rather than a market, although its huge selection of restored and unrestored pre-loved pieces is spread across 1000 square metres of warehouse space.

You’ll find a variety of furniture ranging from Victorian decorative pieces and funky retro items to modern second-hand and industrial items.

Oldfield’s Antique Market - 1-9 Woolnough Rd, Semaphore, Adelaide

Open: Wednesday to Saturday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Sunday and public holidays 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Landline: 08 8242 0000

The Western Second-Hand Shop

The Western Second Hand Shop is an easy 20-minute drive from Adelaide’s city centre. Specialising in rustic, farmhouse items, this is a shop where every piece is loaded with charm and character. For those who wish to explore the options ahead of time, this store also offers a selection of their pieces online.

The Western Second Hand Shop - 137a Port Road, Queenstown, 5014 (opposite Alberton Hotel)

Open: Thursday, 9 am - 2:30 pm | Friday & Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm

Phone: Alex 040 225 6644 | Stella 0435 438 044

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