Where to Buy Second-Hand Furniture in Copenhagen (2026 Guide)

The best places to buy second-hand furniture in Copenhagen are charity stores like Røde Kors and Blå Kors, curated vintage boutiques in Nørrebro and Frederiksberg, and online marketplaces like DBA and Biophi. This guide covers all three channels — what to expect, what each is best for, and how to choose the right one for what you need.

Charity Stores (Genbrugsbutikker)

Charity stores are the most accessible starting point — no account needed, no messages to send, and stock is always available. The big chains are run by organisations like the Red Cross and Salvation Army, and their turnover is fast enough that visiting regularly pays off.

Stores worth knowing:

Røde Kors Megastore — Tuborgvej, NV. The largest charity furniture store in Copenhagen. Consistently strong selection of sofas, dining tables, shelving, and homeware. Worth the trip even if you're not based nearby.
Røde Kors — Fælledvej, Nørrebro. Smaller but well-stocked with homeware, ceramics, and smaller furniture. Good for lamps and storage.
Blå Kors — Borgergade 27, Indre By. Central location, reliable Scandinavian brand selection, great for glassware and kitchenware.
Kofoeds Skole — Amager. Underrated and not yet overrun by professional pickers. Well-organised and worth checking regularly.
Frelsens Hærs Genbrug — Hørhusvej. One of the bigger stores, open Tuesday–Friday and the first Saturday of each month. Good furniture section.

Best for: Affordable everyday pieces, ceramics, kitchenware, lamps, and solid wood furniture at low prices.

Tip: Go on a weekday morning before the weekend rush. Good pieces move fast — if you see something you want, don't wait.

Curated Vintage Stores

These stores have already done the editing for you. Stock is more carefully selected, priced higher, and presented more attractively. They're worth visiting even if you're not buying, because they teach you what quality Danish design looks like — which makes you a much better buyer everywhere else.

Stores worth knowing:

Genfund — Frederiksberg. One of the best-known curated stores in Copenhagen for retro Danish design. Strong on teak furniture, ceramics, and mid-century pieces.
B&W Market — Reffen. One of the biggest markets for mid-century modern Scandinavian furniture. Attracts both individual buyers and professional dealers — a good sign.
Ravnsborggade, Nørrebro. The entire street is lined with curated vintage stores. Set aside a couple of hours and walk the full stretch — each shop has a different focus and price point.
KLASSIK Moderne Møbelkunst — City Centre. The high end of the market. Go here to understand what iconic Danish furniture is worth, even if the prices are beyond your budget.

Best for: Investment pieces, Danish design education, gifts, and higher-quality finds that will hold their resale value.

Tip: Visit at least one curated store early in your search. Seeing quality pieces in context makes it much easier to spot them for a fraction of the price in charity shops.

Online Marketplaces

For large furniture and specific searches, online is often the most efficient channel. You can filter by location, search by item type, and check price and availability before committing to travel.

DBA (Den Blå Avis)
DBA is the largest second-hand marketplace in Denmark — the local equivalent of Craigslist or Gumtree, and where most Danes actually buy and sell furniture. The interface is in Danish, but straightforward to navigate with Google Translate. Search by item type using Danish terms: sofa, spisebord (dining table), reol (bookcase), lænestol (armchair), kommode (chest of drawers). Filter by Copenhagen and sort by newest first — good pieces go the same day they're listed.

Facebook Marketplace
An option, but carries more risk than DBA. Sellers are less accountable, and scams — while not common — do happen. Useful for free or near-free items and last-minute finds, but treat it as a secondary channel.

Biophi
Biophi is a curated online marketplace built specifically for Copenhagen's second-hand stores. Instead of messaging private sellers and hoping for the best, you browse verified store inventory with photos, conditions, and prices clearly listed — then reserve online and collect in store at your own pace. Built with expats in mind, listings are in English and the buying process requires no Danish. If you want the convenience of buying new with the quality and price of second-hand, this is the gap Biophi fills.

Best for: People with a limited time looking for large furniture, specific item searches, the widest range of prices, and buying without having to regularly physically browse multiple stores.

Tip: On DBA, message the same day you see something you want. On Biophi, you can reserve directly — no back-and-forth required.

Which Copenhagen Neighbourhood Has the Most Second-Hand Stores?

If you want to browse on foot, these are the areas worth knowing:

Neighbourhood	What to Expect	Best For
Nørrebro	Dense cluster of charity stores and boutiques, best area for browsing on foot	Volume, variety, all budgets
Amager / Amagerbro	Multiple stores within walking distance	Furniture and everyday items
Frederiksberg	Higher-quality curated stores, more expensive but better edited	Investment pieces, Danish design
Vesterbro	Mix of charity and vintage, good for lamps and decor	Lighting, art, smaller pieces
Indre By (City Centre)	Blå Kors on Borgergade, expensive vintage nearby	Convenient, central, quality

What's the Best Option for New Comers Specifically?

The biggest mistake new comers make is going to IKEA by default. At the same price point, Copenhagen's vintage stores consistently offer solid teak or beech furniture that will outlast anything flat-packed — and hold its resale value when you leave.

If you've just moved to Copenhagen and need to furnish quickly, the most efficient approach is to start online — browse DBA and Biophi to understand what's available and at what price — then visit one or two charity stores in Nørrebro or Amager to fill gaps for smaller items. Reserve anything you want on Biophi before travelling to the stores, and use DBA for items where price matters most and you don’t mind spending time to message the seller to negotiate price and pickup time.

FAQ

Is DBA safe to use?

Yes, for the most part. DBA is more trustworthy than Facebook Marketplace because sellers are more accountable. Always meet in person, inspect before paying, and avoid wire transfers. For full security, buy from stores — either in person or through a platform like Biophi that sells on behalf of verified stores.
Do Copenhagen second-hand stores deliver?

Biophi works with stores where many may offer curbside delivery in and around Copenhagen. If so, it will be mentioned on the product page. Most charity stores and private DBA sellers do not deliver — collection is your responsibility. For transport, GoMore van rental or Silvan's free cargo attachment (if you have a car) are the most practical options.
What's the cheapest way to furnish a flat in Copenhagen?

If you have time and don’t mind being on a lookout for a few weeks, start by checking out the Facebook group "Free Your Stuff Copenhagen" and “Gratis" posts on DBA, where people regularly give things away. Combine that with a few trips to the Red Cross Megastore and Kofoed's School, and you can furnish an entire apartment for very little. Recycling is not a compromise — it is often the smartest solution.