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40 Of The Luckiest “Curb Finds” That People Just Stumbled Upon
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
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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#2
Cutest Curbfind: IKEA Doll Bed For My Cat. I Think He Approves
#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
#4
Hand-Carved Vintage Liquor Cabinet!
#5
Got A Motorcycle For Free Today. Clean Title And Runs
#6
Before And After Of A Cabinet I Found In The Trash
#7
Removed Layers Of Old Paint And Rust From This Mid-Century End Table
#8
Found This Airplane Rocker Down Our Street!
I am going to take it sand it down and stain it as a present for my godsons first birthday!
#9
A Curbfind Dresser... With A New Bit Of Paint!
#10
Curb Find Of The Century? Kitchen Aid Professional 5 Plus Stand Mixer With Attachments, And It Works!
#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
#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
#13
1922 Sewing Machine
#14
Not Exactly The Curb, But This Was Left In My Building's Disposal Room
#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
#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
#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
Kayjunmoon 4 years ago
Someone’s rubbish is another person’s beautiful plant. These grow majestically wild where I live.
#18
Found This Cedar Chest A Few Days Ago
#19
Found A Bag Of Art Supplies In A Big Pile Of Junk Outside An Apartment
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
#20
After Having No Table For 2 Weeks, This Lovely Vintage Find Was Amazing. The Drop Leaf Table Is Perfect For Our Small Space
radioactivecandy (they/them) 4 years ago (edited)
i want that bear. large body tiny head. like me
#21
Got This Beaut For Free! Outside A Thrift Store Where They Didn’t Think They Could Sell It!
#22
Some Mom Stepped On Her Last LEGO…
xolitaire 4 years ago
Ooooh we did something like that :D We were 4 kids and had several huge tubs full of legos. We gifted it to the little son of a friend, who had severe ADHD. The mother called us the next day crying, telling us that that was the first time that her son had been calm and concentrating on one thing for an entire afternoon. He built legos all over the floor for hours
#23
Found This Old Trunk In My Neighborhood On Garbage Day. Excited To Have A Cool New Coffee Table/Extra Storage!
#24
It’s Been 20 Years Since If Found A Curb Box This Good. All Records In Immaculate Condition. Mostly Australian Imports
Kookamunga 4 years ago
These are all good, but boy did I play that Supertramp album to death. "There are times when all the world's asleep, the questions run too deep, for such a simple man...."
#25
Kid’s Poang IKEA Chair To Dog Throne
#26
I Ran Through Traffic When I Saw It!
#27
Found This 1940 - 41 Stromberg Carlson Radio On The Side Of The Road
Dawn Woolley 3 years ago
It looks just like the one my grandparents owned. On Sunday nights we would gather for a family dinner and after dinner we would sit around it and listen to The Goon Show.
#28
Cleaned Up A Curb Find For My Plants
#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
The other night I found three on the curb! Thanks, trash day!
Kate Jones 4 years ago
Lol I got into a bit of an argument with someone here on BP because they were saying how skiing is a 'rich people's sport'. So I wrote back that it really wasn't, it's a matter of finding deals. I was able to find all of my equipment for free or close to it and I felt like they didn't believe me. See it does happen! I got everything from curb finds or yard sales where I got it for like 5 dollars. You can do it on the cheap, lol.
#30
Today's Groundscore
#32
Just Need To Find Some Cushions Now
#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
#34
Leather Donghia Armchair A Buddy And I Hauled Off Of The Curb In The Middle Of The Night. Almost Perfect Condition!
#35
Coffee Table Rehab. About $20 In Supplies
#36
Found A Washer/Dryer Set (Knocked On Door To Make Sure They Worked) Days After Ours Went Out. So Happy!
#37
Update On My Hot Roasted Nuts Cart Curbfind
#38
This Luxury Dog Crate Was Being Thrown Out By Someone In My Building Who Couldn’t Keep Their Puppy
TheAquarius1978 4 years ago
Im só in need of One of those right now lol, i have a couple of cats, not yet neutered, and the male is starting to have insestuous thoughts about his sister ( same litter kittens ), and that would be a perfect " horny jail " for him untill this friday, he's getting " lighter " this friday.
#39
Brand New Christmas Ornaments
#40
China Cabinet - From Buy Nothing Curb Alert
Dominique Na 4 years ago
Where did op get the chairs? I have a chess board side table that matches..
#41
I Was Thinking About Purchasing A New Bench For My Keyboard, Then I Found This Gorgeous Bench On The Curb, Just A Few Blocks From My Apartment. It Needed A Few Minor Fixes That Took < 10 Minutes, And Now It's As Good As New!
#42
Found My White Whale On The Curb. How Anyone Could Throw One Of These Lamps Out Is Beyond Me!!
#43
Before And After Of An Old Chinese Medicine Cabinet I Found In The Trash In Shanghai
#44
My Ultimate Find- A Vintage Eames-Style Lounge Chair!
#45
We Needed A New Dishwasher And The Neighbor’s Curb Provided! Installed It Yesterday. Works Beautifully
#46
Excited To Discover This Sub! Found This Gem Yesterday
#47
Curb Find Turned Into Fancy Cat Outhouse
#48
From Neighbors Bulk Pick Up To My Front Porch
#49
Freecycle Dining Table With 2 Leaves And 10 Chairs! Just In Time To Host Thanksgiving!
#50
Was Literally On My Way To Lowe’s To Buy A Trellis For Our Clematis When I Found These Guys Free On The Side Of The Road
#51
Super Lucky To Find This Literally Across The Street From My House Behind A Business
I’m obsessed with color so this fits right in - I love that they painted all the shelves inside - at first glance I thought it had stained glass
#52
Today’s Lil Find
#53
Found This 9 Litre (Roughly 2.3 Gallon) Dutch Oven, Not Even Any Rust. Worth The Back Pain To Get It Home!
#55
Found These Sweet Dresser Ends That Make Great Bedside Tables!
Amy Watkins 4 years ago
Those were likely part of a vanity originally -- with a "desk" top area connecting them together -- along with a mirror. Vanity-634...885f75.png 
#56
Got Some Gorgeous New Coffee Tables The Other Day
#57
Found This Leather Chesterfield On The Curb This Morning!
Passiveaggressiveraven 4 years ago
I'm from the UK and yes,a chair can absolutely be a Chesterfield.
#58
My Wife Called Me Today Saying There Was A Grill On The Side Of The Road. Not A Thing Wrong With It, And Lighted On First Click
Kayjunmoon 4 years ago
That’s a good brand. Probably just not used anymore by the original owner and now will get all fired up again.
#59
Trash Pile Rescue From The Lane We Live In In Shanghai, China. She Scrubbed Up Well!
#60
Old Wooden Tripod My Husband Found That I Felt Was Calling To Be A Lamp
#61
Older Lady Across The Street Puts Stuff Out Occasionally, This Is My First Had To Have
#62
Nasty, Free Curbside Trash = My Treasure
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Fainting couch. Lovely. My only worry with upholstered items put on the curb is what decides to move into them once they’re there. Of course, the OP must’ve inspected it, as it doesn’t look reupholstered. Besides, I love the deep red velvet.
#63
College Moveout Is The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
#64
All Of These Pots Were About Two Stops From Being In The Trash Truck. I Just Barely Got To Them In Time!
#65
Before And After Of An Abandoned Cabinet I Found Here In Shanghai... It’s Now A Wine Bar/Liquor Cabinet
#66
Betsy Johnson Luggage In Great Condition... Okkkkkkkkkkaaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!! 😚
#67
I've Had This Exact Print In My Cart On Society6 For Weeks. Today I Found It On Nextdoor For Free. Frame And Everything. Cannot Believe My Luck
#68
Before/After Of A Vintage Mirror I Found On The Road And Turned Into A Coffee Table
#69
I’m From Melbourne Australia. Have Had Great Luck With Kerbside Furniture This Year
#70
Found This Dyson V6 In The Dumpster
It was on the top of all the trash and had the charging bay sitting right next to it. Cleaned the hair and plastic off the roller and it's good as new
#71
Found A 65" 4k Smart TV On The Curb
#73
Small Parts Storage Bins For The Garage!
#74
Curb Trash To Home Treasure
Andrea Pereira 4 years ago
We can see in the first picture that it's not wood, just a laminated finishing. So staining wasn't going to work anyway. Painting is a good solution.
#75
Was So Thrilled To Find This Sweet Old Desk Waiting On The Curb For A New Home. Rarely Find Things This Old That Were Never Painted!
#76
Someone Mentioned You Guys Might Like This, Found Her On The Side Of The Road. Been Informed It’s A Designer IKEA Piece From 2004, In Pretty Good Condition. No Bed Bugs Lol
#77
A House Near Us Has Been Putting Stuff Out Like Crazy Lately. The Records Are Probably The Best Thing I’ll Ever Find On The Curb
#78
Found By Our Apartment Dumpster! Almost Perfect Condition
Deta Rossiter 4 years ago
Bentwood Rocking Chair. very comfortable and totally collapsible. I have a pair. and are great pieces of woodwork
#79
Mid-Century Looking Chair That I Found Out With Someone’s Trash
#80
I’m An Amazon Driver And Get Cool Stuff Out Of The Trash/Off The Curb Pretty Often. These Are A Pair Of Vintage Russel Woodard Spun Fiberglass Patio Chairs From The 70s! So Exciting!
#81
Free On The Curb. Can’t Believe She Shined Up So Beautifully!
#82
Was In Desperate Need For A Side Table Due To My Plant Addiction And Was About To Spend $40+ On A Side Table When This Beaut Appeared Before Me On My Walk!
Biana Weatherford 4 years ago
I'm in awe of the plants!!! I can't keep my monstera down and my pilea has never been that lush! Excellent work!
#83
Found A Trunk In My Lane In Old Shanghai
#84
This Glass Is Stained But It Will Still Work
#86
I’ve Gotten A Ton Of Stuff Off The Curb Over The Years, But This Is My Best Find Ever
#87
Real Wood Chair
#88
Scavenging Always Comes Through On Clutch - Gold Sequin Clutch
#89
Another Awesome Weekend At My Apartment Building. All Of This And More Was Left At The Curb. I Love It When People Move Out
#91
Fixed Up This Curb Find
#92
This Absolutely Ridiculous Set Of Cabbage Themed Bowls
#93
Found This Nordictrac Along Side A Dumpster. A Couple Of Magnets Started It Up And It Works Like A Dream. Goodbye Extra Pandemic Pounds!
#94
Found This Credenza On Roadside A Few Weeks Ago. Mid 60’s!
#95
Collection Of Prints And Artwork From Store Closing!
#96
My Wife Spotted This Sunday Night On The Way Home Just Sitting Next To A Garbage Can On The Curb. It's Practically Brand New Without A Cord. Ampeg B108 And I've Been Wanting To Get An Ampeg For Years Now!!! Thank The Curb Find Gods For This Extraordinary Luck!!! It Actually Rained A Few Hours Later
#97
This Was On Its Way To The Dump! I'm Going To Party Like It's 1979
#98
Found Both Of These On Separate Occasions
#99
1963 Lane Acclaim Extra Long!!!!
#100
Finally Done Refinishing The Best Curb Find Of My Life! Please Ignore The Rest Of The Room, Now I Have To Get The Rest Of The Room Done
#101
Found Two Of These Cool Chairs
#102
Rescued From The Dumpster
#103
Hampton Bay Trash Find
#104
Found A Rupaul Mug On The Street - Now The Tea Can Be Served!
#105
If Ever Come Across Smashed Tech- Always Check For A Memory Cards
#106
Just Found This Subreddit, I Present To You This Coat Rack
#107
First Post In This Sub:)! I Acquired These Beautiful Bamboo Chairs On The Curb Today, As Well As Some Other Fun Stuff, Score!!
#108
Found This Bench Seat On The Side Of The Road And I Had To Grab It! I Sanded The Legs And Stained It To A More Neutral Wood Color
#109
I’ve Been Wanting One Of These For A While. Stoked To Get One For Free!
#110
I Found These By My Driveway This Morning. Cutco Model 77
Daycare Attendant Sun 4 years ago
I have these same ones. They separate in the center so you can easily clean them. And they have teeth on the blades.
#111
Before And After. Just Need To Make A Cushion
#112
Still Can’t Believe I Found This Beauty On The Curb
#113
Six Foot Tall And Everything Was There! Had A Price Tag Of $149 Marked Down. Took A Half And Hour And Two Of Us To Get It Together, But Happy I Went Back For It
Jerry Mathers 4 years ago
I found a whole yard full of these and other decorations about 2 years last December. It was amazing. They were all lit up and everything. I remember as I was driving away, some guys came out waving his arms and yelling to thank me for taking them. No thanks needed, my man.
#114
New Life For A Little Lady Found By My Friend In An Old Shanghai Alley
#115
Found This Free Painting On The Sidewalk The Other Day
#116
Cleaned Up The Desk And Put It In My Office
#117
Found This Propped Up Against A Trash Can!
#118
Merry Christmas To Me From The Curb Gods! Complete In Box Fibre Optic Tree!
#119
Lugged Home This Lovely, Few Doors Down! Mcm?
#120
Found An Old Patio Table On The Curb Today. Spent 20 Minutes Carrying It Back To My Apartment. Worth It
#121
I Love Living In A Private Apartment Community. All Of These Items And More Were Left At The Recycling Bins
#122
Found By My Communal Rubbish Bins When Taking Rubbish Out
#123
Found A Rusty Cabinet With A Free Sign On It Down The Road. Cleaned It Up, Painted, Put A Top On It, And Now It’ll Be My Kitchen Island For My New House
#124
I Guess Someone Is Getting A New One For Christmas
#125
Watched Multiple Cars Drive Over This Saw Blade. Still In The Package Tho!
#126
Stand And White Pot On Curb Today! Cleaned And In My House
#127
BF Broke Our One Piece Bathroom Sink A Few Weeks Ago. Came Across This On The Side Of The Road Last Weekend! Perfect Timing
#128
Desk Bike In Fantastic Condition- Yes Please!
#129
This Morning’s Haul!
#130
Romper, Scarves, Belt, Pants, Boots, And Sunglasses - Pulled From Moveout Season Around Greek Row
#132
Rescued This Beauty From The Curb Today. Can't Wait To Clean And Reweb!
LynzCatastrophe 3 years ago
My grandparents still had theirs from the 70s. It worked perfectly fine and had no issues, unlike the one I paid for at home depot which couldn't survive a single summer. I wish I still had theirs.
#133
Scored This Great Moon And Stars Mirror
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ZombieRedfox 4 years ago
Why can't I ever find hidden treasures like this sitting on curbs in my city?? I am kind of jealous of these finds lol.
Billy Harrelson 4 years ago
Did a kitchen remodel a few months ago. My wife asked if we'd donate the sink we took out. I was like "so they can charge someone $50? Nah, I'm putting this by the road." Put a sign on it, set everything out by the driveway (faucet included), went too the store and it was gone when we got back. Why let a for profit thrift store make money when someone else really needs it?
UKGrandad 4 years ago
I'd like to see the other side of the 'curbside finds' coin all about things left outside and taken while the owners were taking the rest of their new purchases into their homes. Example: 'Had a sofa and armchair delivered. We carried the chair up to our apartment, came down to find the sofa had gone'. Mind you, it would be adding insult to injury if it went on to say 'and the next time we saw it, it was a feature on 'curbside finds'.
Lorrie Rothstein 4 years ago
I never thought about that. Some of them just might be stuff waitingto be moved in to the owners home
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ZombieRedfox 4 years ago
Why can't I ever find hidden treasures like this sitting on curbs in my city?? I am kind of jealous of these finds lol.
Billy Harrelson 4 years ago
Did a kitchen remodel a few months ago. My wife asked if we'd donate the sink we took out. I was like "so they can charge someone $50? Nah, I'm putting this by the road." Put a sign on it, set everything out by the driveway (faucet included), went too the store and it was gone when we got back. Why let a for profit thrift store make money when someone else really needs it?
UKGrandad 4 years ago
I'd like to see the other side of the 'curbside finds' coin all about things left outside and taken while the owners were taking the rest of their new purchases into their homes. Example: 'Had a sofa and armchair delivered. We carried the chair up to our apartment, came down to find the sofa had gone'. Mind you, it would be adding insult to injury if it went on to say 'and the next time we saw it, it was a feature on 'curbside finds'.
Lorrie Rothstein 4 years ago
I never thought about that. Some of them just might be stuff waitingto be moved in to the owners home
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