People often search for “furniture flea market Tampere” — but the best second hand furniture selection is usually in a curated department store where pieces are displayed and priced. At Papinkatu 20, over 1,000 m² includes a dedicated furniture range alongside other second hand goods.
Where can I find second hand furniture in Tampere?
In Tampere, furniture is sold at self-service flea markets and curated second hand department stores. At flea markets, consignment sellers bring their own pieces to rental spots — finds vary a lot. In a department store the selection is steadier: furniture is arranged for viewing and condition is easier to assess.
Toisen aarre at Papinkatu 20 is Tampere's largest curated second hand department store. Sofas, tables, chairs, chests and lighting have their own area — no digging through piles. Staff can help if you're looking for a particular style or size.
What is the difference for furniture: flea market vs. department store?
At a self-service flea market you rent a table or locker and bring furniture yourself. That suits selling your own pieces. For buyers it means more luck: the same hall may be full of tableware one week and furniture the next.
In a curated department store, furniture is always on display. Pricing is clear and checkout staff are there to help. Many “flea market” searches lead here because people want to see pieces already set out — not stacked in a corner.
Vintage and antique furniture in Tampere
Tampere's industrial and housing history shows in second hand furniture. Scandinavian pieces from the 1950s–1970s — armchairs, sideboards, dining tables — move well. Retro furniture from the 80s and 90s also arrives regularly.
Antique furniture is rarer and turns over quickly. If you want a specific era, visit often: new stock arrives weekly. Tell staff what you're looking for — they often know what has just come in.
Tips for buying second hand furniture
Measure at home before you come. Note doorways, stairs and room dimensions. You can't reserve second hand furniture like in an online shop — good pieces go fast.
Check the frame and mechanisms. Open drawers, try moving parts, sit on chairs. Light wear is normal; structural damage is worth noting before you buy.
Ask about transport. Large furniture needs a car or delivery. At the department store you can often agree collection times with staff.
Toisen aarre — Papinkatu 20
Papinkatu 20, 33200 Tampere. Open Mon–Fri 12–19, Sat 11–17, Sun 12–16. Over 1,000 m² of curated stock — furniture, tableware, textiles and more. Students always get −10% off Toisen aarre's own second hand furniture. See also our second hand guide to Tampere.
Come browse the furniture range — you might find exactly what you didn't know to search for.