Where would my husband and I be without the MIT Furniture Exchange? Furniture-less, is the answer!…read moreThis is such an amazing resource for students. Since my husband and I moved to Cambridge five and a half years ago for his graduate program, we've acquired almost all of our furniture here - everything from a leather couch and armchair set in excellent condition for a reasonable $600 to a gorgeous Crate and Barrel kitchen table for a mere $40. We've also purchased bookshelves, end tables, lamps, desks, and more. Obviously by virtue of fact that the furniture is by donation, there are always going to be some ugly or low-quality items to weed through, but I'd say it's well worth the time. As has been noted, the hours are very limited: currently Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. If possible, I'd strongly recommend arriving promptly at 10, especially on Saturdays: within 15 to 30 minutes of opening, often much of the best inventory has already been claimed.

Allows MIT and other school students to purchase, and excludes others, e.g. , Berkeley College and…read moreConservatory. Very uncool and non-inclusive. Would have liked to make a contribution to the cause, but kind of a turnoff to ask for donations and exclude so many willing to donate. Strongly suggest going to other consignment stores.

We love this place. Everything is wood. Prices are good. Nice person, he has great hair.read more

Don't go here. I ordered in late May or early June and didn't get my bookcase until the end of…read moreOctober. There was always an excuse for the delay, probably valid -- a factory shut down, they painted it black, whatnot. But we always had to call them to ask -- no one ever reached out to us to say "there's a delay, here's why." What's more, they charged more for fixed shelves instead of moveable ones and when it finally arrived, it's got a wobble. I went on the mistaken assumption that this was the sister store to Boston Wood in Watertown. I will be going to Boston Wood instead of this place in the future.

I'll descibe my shopping experience for those interested…read more I came in with a very specific goal: to try out different Herman Miller office chairs (they're truly worth every penny) to see which would fit my body type best. My new year's resolution was to prioritize personal health, and I sit a lot for work so my doctor suggested these chairs. There's not a lot of places that have Herman Miller chairs in stock, and I definitely wanted to try them out in person to see which I liked best before purchasing one. I called ahead and told the associate I would be coming in to test the chairs. I arrived later that day, and the salesperson, Adam, had the different models ready to show and suggested a few that he thought would suit me best. Adam was fantastic- patiently showing me all the features and explaining the chairs' histories and main differences. I did not feel rushed or pushed in any way and it was a very pleasant experience. At the end I asked for a quote for the model, size, and specs I wanted and told him I would think it over. The quote came in a fancy envelope with a printout of the specs. 24 hours later I called and placed my order. About a week later the chair arrived (assembled) from their warehouse. I seriously think this is the best money I have spent in years. The only problem I have is I notice every other chair I sit in is heartbreakingly bad. I am very happy to have shopped at Design Within Reach, and it was exactly what I was hoping to get. I can't comment on other peoples' experiences (I wasn't browsing or casually shopping etc) but Adam and the rest of the staff were terrific.

I came into design within reach and my life has never been the same. Andrew and Adam extended some…read moreof the best service this side of the Mississippi (I think). They are both good men, and thorough. You would be hard pressed to happen upon two people as exceptional and dedicated to their charge as these two fine gents who where by serendipity set upon me today. I recommend without hesitation this destination to anyone who appreciates good feeling and fortune.

We've now bought a dining table + chair set, two armchairs, an office chair, and a sectional couch…read morefrom Circle. We love all of the items we've bought, and Circle's customer service and delivery service are great. Sure, they are pricier than Target or IKEA... but you're also buying actual grown-up furniture that will last you decades if not a lifetime, and that you will actually want to sit in-- not rock-hard college-student crap furniture that is more suited for stacking boxes on than actually sitting in. If you can afford to play in the big leagues, Circle is well worth your money.

I paid for a chair at the Framingham store last Wednesday (Dec. 17, 2025) and the sales person did…read morenot inform me that the store would be closed. I have left numerous messages on the store line and the corporate line and no one is returning my calls. The Acton store is also closed. AND, the phone system does not tell callers that the stores are closed. Circle has my $$ and I don't have my chair.

A beautiful store with many treasures waiting to come to your home...or to be given as a gift…read more Rugs, furniture, art, mirrors and more. This store will most certainly have something you must have.

A great store selling a variety of beautiful artworks, antique rugs, home furnishings, and other…read moregoods from independent artisans. A bit pricey, but the value for the cost is still excellent.

My pupils dilate and my dart back and forth looking for new TREASURES whenever I walk through the…read moredoor of Reside. When shopping I'm playing defense against other patrons, eyeing what is mine ... scuttling around the shop like I'm Gollum mumbling "my precious ... my precious ... my precious .... " I love the people who run Reside -- Pam Watts and Colin Glatzel. They are so so so fabulous. (Sometimes I worry they find me rude as I have to do my scan of the shop before I can properly engage as a human being and say hello.) To me, Reside is an oasis in Cambridge. It's a little slice of NYC, New Orleans, Europe, Africa .... the merchandise is sourced from all over the globe, mostly hailing from the estates of artistically-inclinced and well-traveled beings. Visionaries with taste in abounds who bought things that were designed to last and got better with age. This spot isn't a stuffy antique shop or an insufferable MCM boutique ... it's a way of life and seeing the world. It's for people that don't want to live in a period film that want to mix pieces from varying periods, places, cultures so long as they are beautiful and striking in some intangiable way. It's more enlightened? Also ... the vibe is great. Reside feels like a community, it's where I can go and know I'll see a friend. It's like teleporting to NYC where I know I can share a story about something ridicilous and we can have a laugh. I've also been in awe of both Pam's and Colin's customer service skills. They are so kind, real, genuine, helpful, patient and caring. They remember what I'm looking for and call me when it appears! They help me make the world of my dreams! While in line to buy MY TREASURES I've often overheard patrons be ultra nasty and demanding and totally out of touch with reality to the propriators of this shop and it made my heart BREAK. Cambridge is filled with self-important, entitled, demanding human beings. When a city has such a high ratio of valevictorians and high-achievers who have been told they are THE BEST this is bound to happen. Colin and Pam handle these interactions with such professionalism. They don't bat and eye or complain. They move onwards and upwards. Whereas I'm standing there thinking "did that person really just say what I think they did?" thinking I'd have liked to swung a bat fand booted such bad manners into another zipcode. Come to Reside if you're a good person that loves beautiful things, good people and good manners and keeping it real. Also: Colin Glatzel should be doing interior design on the side. He's going to be a legend someday. Call him up and give him a shot and I'm sure his work will be divine.

Fancy furniture store in neighborhood. Nicely appointed inside, a style that is modern but hearkens…read moreto traditional as well. Staff friendly. Worth checking out. But bring your wallet .... pricey stuff this is!

How lucky are we to have this fabulous family owned business near our home!…read moreOur first project with them was to recover all our dining room chairs. We brought photos of the room, the rug, etc...and they were so helpful in choosing a fabric that brightened up the room! Our second recent project was an 1800's Victorian Corner Chair that was in the attic for years. I emailed Barry photos and he emailed right back with suggestions (to not refinish the wood as to keep the original patina) and a quote. We brought in the chair and Toni brought out various samples to choose from. The orignial silk was a teal/blue and she assisted us in finding a beautiful fabric. The chair was polished and looks just gorgeous. This family has the knowledge, the eye and the professionalism you need! And they are very responsive and super friendly. Before and after photos of both projects are below. BTW the photos don't do them justice. We are anticipating another project...soon! Thank you to Barry, Toni and the entire family!

I am so happy that I found this wonderful store. I had a wing back chair and a loveseat…read morereupholstered and I just love them. Toni was extremely helpful and professional. They had so many wonderful choices and I picked the exact ones I wanted to go with my oriental rug. The pick up and delivery was right on time. Don't waste your time trying to get a number of estimates. Just make The Custom Shop your first and last stop.

After not-so-great experiences with other small local furniture shops, my husband and I were so…read morehappy with our purchase at Bedworks. We were looking to replace the mattress on a wooden futon that we use as a sofa and guest bed, and Bedworks not only had a fantastic selection at unexpectedly low prices, but they also avoided the biggest pitfall of furniture stores everywhere, which is the pushy hard sell. They were knowledgeable and helpful, and let us spend all the time we needed going from one couch to another trying out the mattresses without bugging or pressuring us. And instead of recommending the slightly expensive delivery option, they convinced us that we could fit our new mattress into the backseat of our little Honda, which meant that we could start using our gorgeous new mattress days sooner than I thought we would. The futon covers and throw pillows they sell are lovely but expensive, and the cover we bought ended up costing almost half as much as the mattress itself. But I felt like the quality and service were worth it.

Cambridge Bedworks did an excellent job on creating cushions for a mid-century daybed. The couch is…read morean unusual shape and I was concerned I wouldn't find anyone to do the work. I highly recommend Bedworks for their excellent craftsmanship! In addition, they have great customer service: thank you Khat! :)

Visited store for the first time, small cute busy store. The store is clean and organized…read more There's a lot of variety with home goods and clothes, accessories. We found some cute things went on a accidental shopping spree but glad it's going to a good cause. My gripe....It's unprofessional when the workers are having LOUD personal conversations and making insinuations. Upon me grabbing my bags the lady behind the counter suggested I should smile more. Really..? I just spent 100 I'm perfectly fine thank you. It's called Resting B*tch Face. How about you tend to customers, the register and minding your own business.

This thrift store has a little bit of everything you could possibly think of from an extensive…read morecollection of clothing, shoes, books, as well as some household items, frames, plates, cups, self-care items like lotions and soaps (some of which could make nice gifts), games, puzzles, and more. Their pricing is also very reasonable, for instance, a leather jacket in great condition was only $12 and a nice set of hand creams was $5. I'd definitely come back to spend more time to look through all the clothing.

I just recently moved into my new apartment in somerville and I've been wanting a decent table for…read moremy eat in kitchen. Being the odd shape my kitchen is I wanted something small but unique and big enough for 4 people. Needless to say I couldn't find the "one" from the Internet. That's when I found the Door store. I walked by one evening and holy crap! There were rows of wood slabs against the wall! The people here are fantastic! They're helpful and friendly and the workmanship is top notch! I bought a wonderful live edge table for my eat in kitchen and it is gorgeous. Sure it was a little pricey but at the same time this is a one of a kind custom piece of furniture.

I had a need for a somewhat unusually shaped desk, and a friend suggested I talk to the folks at…read moreThe Door Store. I did so, and I'm so glad I did... The entire process was pleasant and smooth... The store staff walked me through all of my options for woods, finishes, etc and made the pricing structure of each choice very clear. Delivery was also just as agreed, obviously for an unusual custom item, there were a few weeks lead time, but they actually delivered a week earlier than originally estimated, and the delivery team was very considerate and careful. The finished desk is simply stunning; even better than I had hoped.