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Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė

On the sidewalk, mid-century end tables share space with old Chinese medicine cabinets. Down the street, antique chests patiently wait with vintage vinyls, paintings, and — oh yes — gorgeous motorcycles for new owners to come and pick them up. Because all of them are, surprisingly, free. One person's trash is another person's treasure, anyway, and strolling among streetside castoffs can sometimes lead to wonderful hidden gems.

Over recent years, stooping or curb mining — spotting discarded goods sitting out on the curbsides — has really taken off with scavenging enthusiasts looking for cheap and environmentally friendly ways to fill their homes with exciting treasures. And here's where the online group called 'Curbfinds' comes in. A community dedicated to sharing dwellers' best discoveries and giving bonus points to anyone if they "fix something that was broken, upcycle it, or recycle it."

Below, we've wrapped up a collection of some of their best posts, and it’s hard to believe what friendly strangers leave lying on the sidewalk! So continue scrolling, hit upvote on your favorite ones, and be sure to let us know if you've ever scouted out a great find in the comments.

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#1

I Run Down An Old Dirt Road. Trash Is Dumped There. One Day I Stopped And Found A Box Of Money

Vintage currency and letters spread on a bed showcasing rare and lucky curb finds discovered by chance.

All the envelopes are different countries all over the world. Mostly date from the 1700s-1900s. The oldest is a coin from 1621. I’ve got some from countries that no longer exist. I’m still researching

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    Cutest Curbfind: IKEA Doll Bed For My Cat. I Think He Approves

    Tabby cat peacefully sleeping on a small wooden bed with colorful blankets found in a lucky curb find.

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    #3

    I Had Put These In R/Thriftstorehauls A Bit Ago But Didn't Realize This Subreddit Existed. My Boss Was Getting Rid Of Some Things From His Mother's Estate And Brought A Bunch Of Stuff In With An Up For Grabs Sign In Our Conference Room. It Was Mostly Junk, Except For These Original Dalí Etchings

    Two framed vintage sketches hanging on a wall, showcasing unique curb finds discovered by people unexpectedly.

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    #4

    Hand-Carved Vintage Liquor Cabinet!

    Carved wooden cabinet found as a lucky curb find, featuring detailed artistic scenes on the doors and interior.

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    #5

    Got A Motorcycle For Free Today. Clean Title And Runs

    Blue motorcycle parked on driveway with a cardboard free sign, a lucky curb find beside a Mazda car in daylight.

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    #6

    Before And After Of A Cabinet I Found In The Trash

    Old wooden cabinet before and after a curb find restoration, transformed into a stylish teal storage piece indoors.

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    #7

    Removed Layers Of Old Paint And Rust From This Mid-Century End Table

    Small round wooden side table before and after restoration, an impressive curb find transformation with a new marble top.

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    #8

    Found This Airplane Rocker Down Our Street!

    Wooden airplane rocking toy found curbside among other discarded household items in a garage setting.

    I am going to take it sand it down and stain it as a present for my godsons first birthday!

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    #9

    A Curbfind Dresser... With A New Bit Of Paint!

    Vintage green wooden dresser with floral knobs and decorative trays, a lucky curb find people just stumbled upon.

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    #10

    Curb Find Of The Century? Kitchen Aid Professional 5 Plus Stand Mixer With Attachments, And It Works!

    Black KitchenAid stand mixer on countertop with whisk and dough hook, a lucky curb find in a home kitchen setting.

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    #11

    I Don't Watch Much TV, But When I Do, It Comes From The Curb. Fully Functional Sony 4k TV. Thank You Curb Gods

    Flat-screen TV showing a sea turtle underwater, placed on a wicker table, a luckiest curb find discovered outdoors.

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    #12

    I Spent The Day Making Memories With My Daughter And Her Curb Find. Was Quoted Over $1000 To Repair The Broken Side And Reupholster. For The Price Of Our Time, Some Glue, Screws, Staples, And Fabric, She Now Has Something In Her Bedroom She Absolutely Loves

    Before and after photo of a vintage bench restoration, a lucky curb find rediscovered and refurbished.

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    #13

    1922 Sewing Machine

    Vintage Singer sewing machine curb find with intricate gold detailing, placed on a weathered wooden surface outdoors.

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    #14

    Not Exactly The Curb, But This Was Left In My Building's Disposal Room

    Red Le Creuset cast iron pot on a kitchen counter representing luckiest curb finds discovery.

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    #15

    Curb Alert. Someone Posted A Curb Alert Near Me And I Saw Two Mid Century Looking Dressers In The Corner. I Am Still In Awe

    Vintage mid-century wooden furniture curb finds shown before and after restoration on green carpet and outdoor lawn.

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    #16

    I Whipped My Car Around So Fast. If There Wasn’t A Sign That Said “Free” I’d Have Felt Like It Was Stealing

    Red Craftsman toolbox found in a lucky curb find, resting on wooden floor near a window with natural light.

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    #17

    Found This Bad Boy Sticking Out Of A Trashcan. Stopped To Look And The Homeowner Came Out And Gave Me A Box To Move It

    Large agave plant found curbside on cardboard near a drain grate, an example of luckiest curb finds discovered outdoors.

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    #18

    Found This Cedar Chest A Few Days Ago

    Vintage wooden chest found on curbside with storage compartments, a lucky curb find discovered on a sunny day.

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    #19

    Found A Bag Of Art Supplies In A Big Pile Of Junk Outside An Apartment

    Art supplies including colored pencils, paint tubes, and brushes arranged on a table, a lucky curb find discovery.

    Most was too bad to be salvaged. But still scored a nearly complete set of watercolor pencils, acrylic paints, brushes, and bonus Louis Vuitton sunglasses

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    #20

    After Having No Table For 2 Weeks, This Lovely Vintage Find Was Amazing. The Drop Leaf Table Is Perfect For Our Small Space

    Wooden drop-leaf table found on curb displayed outdoors and set up indoors with books and plush toy nearby

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    #21

    Got This Beaut For Free! Outside A Thrift Store Where They Didn’t Think They Could Sell It!

    Yellow vintage armchair with wooden carved arms and legs found as a lucky curb find outside a store window.

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    #22

    Some Mom Stepped On Her Last LEGO…

    Clear plastic bin and yellow bag filled with assorted LEGO pieces found as lucky curb finds by people.

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    #23

    Found This Old Trunk In My Neighborhood On Garbage Day. Excited To Have A Cool New Coffee Table/Extra Storage!

    Cozy living room featuring a vintage trunk coffee table, plants, and decorative pillows from lucky curb finds.

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    #24

    It’s Been 20 Years Since If Found A Curb Box This Good. All Records In Immaculate Condition. Mostly Australian Imports

    A collection of vintage vinyl records found in a lucky curb find including classic rock and pop albums.

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    #25

    Kid’s Poang IKEA Chair To Dog Throne

    Wooden lounge chair curb finds before and after reupholstering with colorful pattern and dog sitting on it

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    #26

    I Ran Through Traffic When I Saw It!

    Wicker peacock chair found as a lucky curb find, placed on a wooden floor between two people indoors.

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    #27

    Found This 1940 - 41 Stromberg Carlson Radio On The Side Of The Road

    Vintage wooden radio console with open doors revealing dials and tuning, a rare lucky curb find on a hardwood floor.

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    #28

    Cleaned Up A Curb Find For My Plants

    Vintage curb find side table before and after restoration, shown with plants and decor on top in a home setting.

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    #29

    A Week Ago I Was Talking About How I Wished I’d Find A Snowboard In The Trash Because I’m A Broke Beginner Who Always Has To Borrow From Friends

    Three vintage snowboards with bindings standing against a brick wall, a lucky curb find for collectors and enthusiasts.

     The other night I found three on the curb! Thanks, trash day!

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    #30

    Today's Groundscore

    Hand holding a 10-piece Husky combination wrench set found as a lucky curb find on a city sidewalk.

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    #31

    Don’t Mind If I Do

    Framed embroidered landscape artwork featuring hills, clouds, and small houses, a lucky curb find on a car seat.

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    #32

    Just Need To Find Some Cushions Now

    Wooden vintage mid-century couch frame found curbside on concrete near parked car and stairs, a luckiest curb find discovery.

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    #33

    I Found This Small Danish Credenza On My Walk To Work This Morning. Couldn’t Believe It. It Made Me Late For Work But That’s Ok. Oakland, Ca

    Wooden cabinet curb find placed on sidewalk with parked cars and a person in the background on a residential street.

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    #34

    Leather Donghia Armchair A Buddy And I Hauled Off Of The Curb In The Middle Of The Night. Almost Perfect Condition!

    Blue leather armchair found as a lucky curb find sitting on wooden floor in a cozy indoor space.

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    #35

    Coffee Table Rehab. About $20 In Supplies

    Wooden furniture curb find left on street and restored into a polished coffee table in a living room setting.

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    #36

    Found A Washer/Dryer Set (Knocked On Door To Make Sure They Worked) Days After Ours Went Out. So Happy!

    Pair of older top-load washer and dryer units next to a modern front-load washer and dryer from lucky curb finds.

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    #37

    Update On My Hot Roasted Nuts Cart Curbfind

    Before and after images of a lucky curb find showing a restored vintage hot roasted nuts vending cart.

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    #38

    This Luxury Dog Crate Was Being Thrown Out By Someone In My Building Who Couldn’t Keep Their Puppy

    White wooden dog crate with folded towels and vacuum on top, a lucky curb find in a bright room with patterned rug.

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    #39

    Brand New Christmas Ornaments

    Hand holding a Hallmark Keepsake ornament of a cat with reindeer antlers, among other vintage Christmas decorations curb finds.

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    #40

    China Cabinet - From Buy Nothing Curb Alert

    Black wooden cabinet with glass doors and drawers in a kitchen, a lucky curb find with vintage charm and storage space.




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