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Article created by: Viktorija Ošikaitė

After my mom once found a gigantic crystal chandelier lying out there near the bins, wondering ‘how did such beauty end up here?’, I immediately became a fan of stooping. The chandelier still hangs in my parents’ living room, making the space akin to Versailles, bluntly unaware of its gloomy origins.

Stooping is a term that refers to people putting out stuff they no longer need on the curb to be taken home by someone who just might need it. Think of chairs, mirrors, art, plants, anything, really. New York is known as a stooping haven since people are always on the move, and “it’s an activity that’s built into the culture of being a New Yorker,” the creators of the StoopingNYC Instagram account previously told Bored Panda.

Speaking of the account, it’s home to a marvelous collection that’s dedicated to sharing people’s stooping success. “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure!” says the description and it seems the 370K followers couldn’t agree more.

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Stoop Anthem Ready!! 171 Meserole St

Two violins with cases found discarded outdoors, illustrating one man's trash becoming another man's treasure.

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    Whoa!

    Vintage wooden dresser found discarded on the street transformed into a treasured piece in a stylish bedroom setting.

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    What A Glowing Stooping Success!

    Mid-century modern lamp found thrown away transformed into a stylish home lighting piece next to a wooden chair.

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    #4

    I Had To Share My Street Find Fireplace Journey With You

    Old fireplace frame found discarded, restored to a stylish white mantelpiece, showcasing upcycled treasure and creative reuse.

    I had to share my personal stooping success in downtown Bk on 3rd ave & Bergen, this was 3 years ago.. I just saw that amazing fireplace that was just found & so quickly ( & beautifully ) styled … that I had to share my street find fireplace journey with you & hopefully many lol .. it’s had so many different lives & vibes in two different apartments, the best part about a faux fireplace is that you can take it with ya !

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    Disney Movie Ready! South Side Of West 55th Between 9th And 10th

    Ornate mirror found thrown away on a city sidewalk, cleaned and displayed as a treasure in a stylish home office.

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    In Case You’re New Here, This Is What We Call A Banger. 93st Between Cpw And Columbus

    Vintage purple velvet chaise lounge found discarded on a sidewalk, showcasing one mans trash as another mans treasure.

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    A Mint Dream! 81st Close To 3rd Ave!

    Light blue vintage sofa found thrown away on a city street, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    Annnnd Good Morning! In Front Of 1092 Dean Street

    Wooden furniture pieces found thrown away on a city sidewalk illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #9

    Globe Bar Alert! 95 Himrod Street Brooklyn NY

    Vintage globe bar cart found discarded on a sidewalk, showcasing how one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #10

    Are We Sure These Are Free??? On 2nd Ave And 73rd!

    Colorful splash-shaped tables found on a city sidewalk showcasing unique designs and upcycled treasure ideas.

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    Basically A Quickly Furnished Apartment! 29th And Second Ave

    Mid-century wooden furniture and chair found thrown away, showcasing one man’s trash is another man’s treasure concept.

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    Ladies And Gentlemen… A Banger Of A Stoop! Thompson Between Prince & Spring

    Pink velvet vanity table with marble top and mirror found discarded on a city sidewalk, showcasing one man’s trash treasure.

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    #13

    Tons Of Free Books On 7th Street In Park Slope Between 4th And 5th Ave

    Books and shelves set out for free on a city sidewalk, illustrating the idea of one man’s trash as another man’s treasure.

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    You Crushed It!!!

    Mid-century modern TV stand found thrown away, restored and used to hold a flat-screen TV and decor items.

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    #15

    Bird Of Paradise Needing A Home! Birdss 4th Between Kent And Wythe

    Potted plant found abandoned on city sidewalk between parked cars, illustrating one man's trash is another man's treasure.

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    #16

    Omg!!! One Of My Favorite Stoops. 41st And 11th!

    Vintage red and white roller skates found thrown away inside a retro foam-lined suitcase, illustrating one man’s treasure discovery.

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    All. The. Music. E 6th Between Ave A And B!!!

    Crates filled with vinyl records left on a sidewalk, illustrating one mans trash is another mans treasure concept.

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    Excuse Me, TV Stand Of My Dreams! 13th And Gansevoort

    Mid-century modern wooden media console found thrown away on a city sidewalk at sunset.

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    How Fancy!! 5th Street And 6th Ave Park Slope

    Blue vintage chair, ornate gold oval mirror, glass tray, and various items found thrown away on street curb.

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    Do You Love Seeing Yourself While Picking Out Your Underwear In The Morning? Then This Dresser Is For You! 93 Saratoga

    Shiny mirrored dresser found discarded on sidewalk, showcasing how one person’s trash can become another’s treasure.

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    #21

    Plant Parents… Run!!! Cute Plants And Planters Outside 95 Eastern Parkway

    Four potted plants placed on a sidewalk next to a red SUV, illustrating people sharing what they found thrown away.

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    #22

    We Love Old Singer Sewing Tables. 81 Russel St!

    Vintage Singer sewing machine base with wooden top found discarded, showcasing one man's trash turned treasure.

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    #23

    Potentialllll! 167 East 67 Upper East Side

    Wooden glass cabinet with multiple Apple logos on the panes, found discarded on a city sidewalk at night.

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    #24

    Wonderful Stooping Success On A Tuesday Night!

    Green velvet sofa found thrown away, cleaned and placed in a cozy living room showing one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #25

    I Think It Is Safe To Say That These Are Some Absolute Stoop Journey Legends Right Here

    Two people repurposing a discarded sofa on a bike, showing one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #26

    You Know How We Get A Lot Of Pianos? Well… This Is The Smallest. 79th And 1st!

    Mini piano found thrown away on city sidewalk transformed into a treasured decorative piece inside a cozy, artistic room.

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    Only In NY!

    Discarded full-sized bed frame left unopened on city sidewalk, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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    #28

    Holy Books!! Tons Of Books! On Vessey St And Church Right Across From St. Paul’s Chapel In Manhattan!

    People finding thrown away books stacked outside a building, illustrating one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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