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Most people don't realize what's happening to thrift stores and estate sales right now. Baby boomers bought and furnished homes in the 1980s and 1990s, and now they're downsizing in record numbers. That means entire households worth of furniture are entering thrift stores, estate sales, auction houses. These places are full of high-quality designer pieces from brands like Baker, Henredon, Century, and Directional. Names most shoppers do not recognize. This is furniture that is so high quality, it would be far too expensive for most people to afford new these days. The thrifting golden age is coming — and it's about generations passing down an avalanche of stuff. KJZZ | By Lauren Gilger. Published May 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM MST. LISTEN 8:08. Virginia Chamlee author of "Big Thrift Energy". Cole LeCurrie. have written at length about and spoken to media outlets about the thrifting golden age that I believe we are in the midst. I am truly convinced that we are entering one of the biggest opportunities the secondhand furniture market has seen in decades. But you have to know what to look for. The brands, the shapes, the materials, that is where I come in. I wrote a best-selling book about about thrifting. I am constantly sharing the names and keywords that I travel the country hunting for incredible finds. Give me a follow. follow and happy thrifting.