48 Best Amazon Furniture Upgrades to Buy Right Now 2023

By Audrey Lee

Illustration by Soleil Summer

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

*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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The airy rattan armrests and comfy-looking seat cushions on this patio set are an immediate yes from us. The pieces are also weather resistant and easy to clean so you’ll be able to enjoy them all season long.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.