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Let’s be real: Searching for the best Amazon furniture finds can feel a lot like looking for a needle in a haystack. So in order to save you copious amounts of scrolling and money, we’ve taken the time to curate the best design finds the retailer has to offer, from foolproof light fixtures to attractive shelving options. Some of our picks were suggested by AD staffers and others come highly recommended from happy reviewers. Since you won’t be able to see them before buying in person à la more traditional furniture stores, lots have flexible return policies and warranties. Scroll down to find our picks for the best Amazon has to offer, broken up by price points, so you can shop easily, whatever your budget may be.

If you’re fighting for floor space, this floating nightstand is a smart (and cost effective!) solution to use as a bedside fixture or a handy wall-mounted shelf anywhere else.

Oceanstar Contemporary Wooden Magazine Rack

Anyone who’s all about organization will want this handsome curved magazine rack to store all their favorite listicles and coffee-table books.

Grand Patio Steel Patio Side Table, Weather Resistant Outdoor Round End Table, Square Feet-Rose Dawn

Nearly 6,000 reviewers have given this multipurpose table a positive review. Use it outdoors as an end table or indoors as living room furniture, and choose from any one of the 21 shapes and shades to complete the look.

Stonebriar Black Metal Hanging Mirror

In case you want to check yourself out one more time before leaving the house, hang this round mirror near your entryway. Consider it a last defense against flyaway hairs and smeared lipstick.

Because fungi-inspired furniture and decor is always a fun idea.

Bamworld Rattan Side Table Boho Night Stand

A touch of rattan gives this side table an airy feel. Falling under $100, it definitely qualifies as one of the best Amazon furniture steals we’ve seen.

Globe Electric Novogratz Globe Table Lamp

A handsome globe light for your nightstand or living room is never a bad idea. We recommend this black-and-gold design that’s 25% off right now.

No one will be the wiser that you snagged this expensive-looking table—available in black and clear colorways—for under $100.

LEYAOYAO Cube Bookshelf 3 Tier Mid-Century Modern Bookcase with Legs

Proudly display your favorite coffee table books and prized tchotchkes on this sturdy wood shelf with a midcentury vibe. At $100 a pop, we might even consider grabbing two for double the storage space.

Square Dining Table Space Saving Dinner Room Table

If your space is lacking in square footage, we think this dining table designed for small homes is a smart pick. After all, you can even use it as a makeshift desk during the day or an extra prep surface when you’re cooking up a storm.

Furinno JAYA Simple Design Oval Coffee Table

*This nightstand with built-in storage can easily hold your current reading rotation, as well as your favorite snacks and drinks while you binge Netflix.

Pemberly Row Metal Rectangular Glass Top Sofa Table

Here’s a glass-and-MDF console table to take your entryway from plain to minimally chic. Use it as a home base for your keys and wallet or to create more interest in your entryway.

Vogue Furniture Direct 24" Black Backless Metal Bar Stools

A pair of sleek metal stools will help dress up your breakfast bar or serve as extra seating for guests. The best part? This design comes in 16 different colors for you to choose from.

Joveco Foot Stool Small Round Ottoman

And here’s a fashionable linen footstool that’s available in 12 colors and patterns like blue, orange, gray, and this pop of red.

Walker Edison Mid Century Modern Hairpin Coffee Table

Here’s a midcentury-esque coffee table to take any space from plain to minimally chic. Use it as a home base for your favorite coffee table books or to create more interest in your living room.

Kartell Componibili Drawers by Anna Castelli Ferrieri

A classic Componibli is an ideal choice for bedside storage. The hidden compartments make it especially easy to tuck away any messy wires or your stash of nighttime skin care products.

Chelsea 4 Shelf Sonoma Oak Woodgrain Shelving Unit

This top-rated metal-and-wood bookcase is a smart way to achieve a not too rustic vibe in your space. With over 2,800 five-star reviewers commenting that the shelf is sturdy and easy to assemble, we don’t think you’ll go wrong.

Solaround Clear Acrylic End Table 2-Tier Bedside Nightstand

Though this acrylic end table is available in both black and clear options, we like that the orange makes it a statement piece.

Shintenchi 3 Pieces Rocking Bistro Set

A set of poolside rocking chairs certainly sounds like the ideal way to spend the next few months. This ready-to-ship set is available in four different upholstery colors and comes with a matching coffee table.

Armen Living Jaguar Dining Chair

For all the midcentury modern lovers out there, here’s a sturdy dining chair that’s understatedly stylish.

ZINUS Van 16 Inch Metal Platform Bed Frame

We may not be able to convince you this platform bed frame is worth a look, but hopefully over 40,000 five-star reviews might sway your opinion.

This modern bookcase comes in five acrylic color variations to seamlessly blend in with your existing decor. Slanted shelves perfectly accommodate even the heaviest hardcovers, and the flat top can be used to display anything from decorative vases to more books.

Convenience Concepts French Country Bookshelf Ladder

If paperbacks and knickknacks are accumulating at rapid speeds, a ladder shelf like this one from Convenience Concepts won’t take up too much space, or it can easily be tucked into any corner.

Versanora Arquer Arc Floor Lamp

We think this best-selling hanging lamp that has over 600 five-star reviews is an especially bright idea if you’re updating your light fixtures.

Convenience Concepts Oslo Bean Shaped Coffee Table

And this playful coffee table from Convenience Concepts is just the thing to liven up the living room.

Aheaplus Lift Top Coffee Table with Storage

There’s nothing more trusty than a coffee table with built-in storage. This one from Harmati even does double duty as a makeshift desk.

ELUCHANG Mid-Century Modern Accent Chairs

Sinking into this airy-looking chair will feel like a treat after a long day. It’s available in neutral beige, blue, and gray to complement any color palette.

Nathan James Telos Home Office Computer Desk with Drawer

You may think you don’t have room for a computer desk, but a slim design like this one from Nathan James is just right for small spaces (and would work just as well as a vanity with a nice mirror).

Winsome Wood Studio Home Office

Another small-desk option for furnishing even the tiniest of studio apartments.

Anyone working from home who’s looking for a home office upgrade will be interested in this very chic glass-top desk with durable bamboo legs.

Ceedment Small Modern Living Dining Room Accent Arm Chairs

Though there’s nothing wrong with a traditional swivel office chair, a Scandinavian-inspired accent chair like this might make working from a home a little more fun.

WAHFAY Acrylic Coffee Table with PVC Cover Protector

If you’ve been searching for the key to a TikTok-friendly living room set-up, this minimalist acrylic coffee table just might be the answer. Pair it with an interesting area rug to really make your space pop.

Christopher Knight Home Demi Fabric Bench

For spaces where even a love seat is a tight squeeze, this orange upholstered bench with a retro feel is a good option.

Solid Wood Rope Woven Entryway Bench

Adding this unexpectedly chic bench to your entryway or mudroom will give guests a convenient place to comfortably remove their shoes.

Looking to upgrade your bedscape? A velvet headboard is definitely the answer. This one comes in six different shades, like sage green and a surprisingly neutral navy blue.

Modway Render Mid-Century Modern Low Profile 59 Inch TV Stand in Walnut

A proper place to stand up your big-screen TV is a must. We like the slanted legs on this wood TV stand design, which will make your Netflix movie marathons all the more binge-worthy.

Christopher Knight Home Walnut Finish Dining Chairs (2-Piece Set)

Dining room furniture pieces that are both comfortable and good-looking? Amazon’s got that—get two-for-one with these handsome walnut dining chairs that are available in three different wood and upholstery combinations.

Technically, these chairs fall under the outdoor furniture category, but, if your dining room also doubles as your living room (or triples as your kitchen), a set of nice-looking stackable chairs like these Novogratz stunners will be good to have around your dining table.

DHP Miles Metal Bunk Bed

Bunk beds are a smart idea if you’re decorating a guest room with kids in mind. This modern metal design comes in at under $200 and has an upper guardrail for added safety.

GIA Tri-Fold Convertible Polyester Sofa Bed Chair

Finding multipurpose furniture is the ultimate hack when living in a smaller space. Case in point: This reclining pick from Gia is a lounge chair and sofa bed all-in-one.

STARY Rattan Dining Room Chairs Set of 2

A couple of midcentury chairs with breathable rattan seats will add a touch of the outdoors to your dining set.

Trvone Arched Full Length Mirror

The perfect mirror selfie starts with the perfect mirror. Go big with this arched reflector that comes in lots of full-length options.

Safavieh Home Collection Arden 6 Tier Etagere

This (on sale!) gold shelf from Safavieh kind of reminds us of one we once spotted in Hilary Duff’s home.

Christopher Knight Home Century Modern Sofa

If you’ve got your eye on this lovely robin egg blue sofa, we suggest checking out the matching chair to complete the set.

JOMEED Convertible Sectional Sofa Bed

At under $1,000, this luxurious-looking velvet sectional sofa that doubles as a bed is a cheerful way to add some color to your home decor.

Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chair

A piece of furniture like an office chair you’ll own forever is a smart investment, so why not splurge? Our digital design editor Zoë Sessums knows the Aeron desk chair is worth its price tag. “Once the chair was delivered—no assembly required—I understood the power of the patented PostureFit SL back support, which allows for chest open, shoulders back, and pelvis tilted slightly forward,” she said of her experience with it. “This chair will save your body.” If that’s not worth shelling out for, what is?

Rivet Aiden Mid-Century Modern Tufted Velvet Couch

Anyone searching for a classic sofa couch silhouette can find what they’re looking for in this Rivet Stone model available in leather, velvet, or durable fabric upholstery.

Major deal alert: We’re all about getting the most bang for your buck—and, at just under $700, you can snag this four-piece set of wood furniture pieces, which includes a coffee table, TV stand, and two side tables.

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