Furnish a Chic NYC Dining Room for Under $2.5K
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This week’s challenge: furnish a stylish, high-quality dining room for under $2,500. The criteria? A modern yet warm space with standout pieces—something that looks intentional, not like you panic-bought whatever was available on Facebook Marketplace at 2 AM. They wanted wood elements, a round dining table with four chairs, and a setup that feels elevated. Here’s what we found.
Sideboard: Article Nera Walnut Cabinet
Price: $500 (Retail: $900)
Location: Clark, NJ (Delivery Available)
A sleek walnut cabinet perfect for storing your plate collection. The quality is there, the storage is solid, and the warm wood tones help balance out the modern lines. Delivery is available, which means you don’t have to figure out where Clark, NJ actually is.
Dining Table: Mercana Round Marble & Wood Table
Price: $750 (Retail: $1,300)
Location: Midtown NYC (Pickup Only)
A round dining table that manages to be both sculptural and timeless. The marble top keeps it looking expensive, while the wood base brings in some warmth. It’s a solid choice for a small NYC dining space that still needs to feel put together.
Dining Chairs: CB2 Castell Burgundy Velvet Chairs
Price: $225 per chair (Retail: $477 per chair)
Location: Delivery to your door!
These are dining chairs for someone who is not afraid of a little drama. The rich burgundy velvet is bold, but the clean, modern silhouette keeps it from feeling like a bad 2000s lounge. There are some stains, so professional cleaning is recommended (or just embrace the slightly lived-in look).
Rug: Round Jute Rug
Price: $50 (Retail: $400)
Location: Union Square (Pickup Only)
A round dining table needs a round rug, and this one adds just enough natural texture to warm up the space without competing with the furniture.
Artwork: Minimalist Black & White Textured Painting
Price: $360
Location: Midtown East (Pickup Only)
Yes, you need art in a dining space. This minimalist black-and-white piece keeps things modern, adds some depth, and ensures that your walls don’t look like you just moved in last week. The word “PEACE” is subtly abstracted into a bold, black and cream palette, completing your dining space.
Total Cost: $2,460
For under $2,500, this setup looks intentional, high-quality, and—most importantly—not like you scavenged it off the street in a single afternoon. Modern, warm, and just the right amount of standout.
Want more curated Marketplace finds? Check back next week.