Modele’s Consignment Home Furnishings

I cannot say enough great things about this place.
They have amazing prices on really great used furniture. They have an amazing showroom. But more importantly (and this is the biggest in my book) their sales staff is exceptional.
I called and had an item placed on hold that my boss had seen earlier in the day and asked that I return to purchase for her and arrange delivery. The business was set to close and Deb one of their staff was staying late and offered to help me should I arrive after 6pm.
She was skilled, knowledgable, and went way above and beyond for me.
She helped arrange delivery with a service they use, called to set a time up, and followed up the next day to give me a window of time they would arrive.
I am head over heels for this place now! While I was there I saw several items I wanted personally for my home that were extremely nice and well priced.
If you haven’t been here you need to give it a look!

I love Modele’s. They offer a wonderful mix of high quality furnishings and accessories at fair prices. I’ve never sold, but I’ve purchased a couple of items over the years. I love to stop in, browse, and say hello to Deb and her pug Betty. I am, in fact, going to do just that today after lunch at Bravehorse.

I have bought a few items from here. It’s really great quality great condition consignment items. Is it cheap? Not really… But when you consider how much these things cost to begin with it really is a good value. I put 4 instead of 5 stars just because I wish they had more inventory. It’s a huge space and they could really fill it up!

The quality of items sold here is exquisite but the prices are incredibly reasonable– less than half of retail for items that look brand new. It is a wonderful treasure hunt every time I visit! I am a five-​year customer and always find wonderful pieces that would be outside of my budget at the retail price.

It’s high-​end furnishings at a slight discount. Selection is not bad, but there is always things coming in.
The neighborhood (which includes a Whole Foods) tipped us off on the pricing. There is a lot of brand-​name items. Several items have printouts from the manufacturer’s website to give you more details.
The result is a selection that feels like rejects, although in great condition and with some discounts.
Best for those with particular tastes and budgets to fit the higher end of the spectrum.

This place is fabulous! HUGE, lots of great stuff that changes pretty regularly. Owner Deb is lovely, very knowledgeable, great reputation and connections so she brings in some of the best stuff! Shop dog Betty is a doll too!

I’ve sold three items through Modele’s and they’re great to work with. The store is also a place for great finds if you’re shopping for modern or contemporary furniture.
If you’re looking to fix your place up with something new or you’re looking to sell a piece, I’d check this place out.

All of the earlier reviews should be ignored for several reasons. First, Modele’s has moved from its Western Ave. location to a larger showroom on Denny. It probably has twice as much floor space and carries a larger inventory.
Second, Modele’s is a consignment shop. It is not one of the furniture stores on Western Ave. selling the same overpriced ultra-​modern furniture. As consignment stores go, Modele’s is first rate. While it has some funky, odd or unusual items on the floor it is never boring. It is obvious that the owner is selective in deciding what to accept. Some items are unusual and probably work very well in selected houses or apartments. No Ikea or Dania garbage here. If you want to see a consignment store that takes anything offered check out Consign Design on 15^th Ave W. After that visit you will appreciate Modele’s more.
Third. Although the old Western Ave location was central, street parking was difficult to find and parking lots were expensive. While the new Denny Way location may be hard to find the first time it has a lot of FREE parking behind the building. If you can find REI you should not have a problem finding Modele’s.
Like all consignment shops, the inventory is constantly changing and requires regular visits to check it out. Normally, I give 5 stars only to outstanding restaurants, stores or movies. In the case of Modele’s I have to give it 5 stars because, as a consignment shop, it is excellent.

Shopping at Modele’s is like exercising or flossing; you have to do it consistently and for a while before you realize the benefit. Fortunately, it is also much easier than exercising and far less unpleasant than flossing!
I have been a Modele’s customer (both buying and selling) for the past six years. The first thing is that you have to be patient and willing to check back frequently. I have a large home to furnish and am extremely picky about what I will allow in my environment. My motto is that I would rather sit on the floor than buy furniture that isn’t just right. That said, many of the best pieces in my house I have bought from Modele’s. From the newly reupholstered rough silk couch, the 80-​pound brass chandelier, the heavy oak dinning room table and chairs, the study desk and bookshelf set, to the 150 year old pine Scottish boarding school table in my kitchen, I have found many of the best pieces in my home at Modele’s.
The other reviewer seems to have a less-​than-​charitable opinion of Modele’s, which I think doesn’t do justice to the value I have found there over the years. When I can buy things that look like new for less than half their original price, I feel well-​served.
As for items coming only from model homes, I must respectfully disagree. I have sold a number of items through Modele’s over the years as have many of my friends.
In summary, if you are serious about going the consignment route to find furnishings, it helps to establish a relationship with the owner, Deb, and her staff. They will note what you are looking for and give you a call when something fitting the bill comes in. They will even send you a picture so you can quickly see if the item is something worth making the trek down to the store for.

This is a store no one will like & will never be anyone’s favorite.
Sounds kind of harsh, huh? Well, it’s not. It’s a consignment store so you never know what you’re going to see when you walk in here… except you know it will be significantly cheaper than wherever it was bought originally.
You’ll get an antique Japanese cabinet, set up next to an ostentatious Greek urn, sitting next to a couple of cow hide chairs, illuminated by some über-​modern lights. You decide which of those sound good to you and then go ahead and just make fun of the rest.
The furniture is not really used because it’s generally from a model home or something so in turn the prices aren’t dirt cheap but if you’re wandering through all the furniture stores on Western it certainly wouldn’t hurt to stop by since it’s always good for at least a laugh or two.

I agree with the high style and the fair prices. Plus a cute pug! Beautiful new baskets and table linens too. One of those places you should keep on a post-​it note as a reminder so that you don’t forget to check back in every few weeks.

Modele’s is worth stopping in if you are down on Western shopping for home furnishings. I’ve never seen a tremendous amount of inventory and usually there is quite of mix of styles. What IS there is always high quality and fairly priced.