Used garden furniture in the UK typically sells for £40 to £300 (about $54 to $405). Garden furniture is judged on the material and the state of the cushions, and it sells in a season so short that timing matters more than price.
What garden furniture is worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £300 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £255 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £195 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £135 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £75 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Teak and hardwood sets that weather well
- Powder-coated aluminium with no corrosion
What pulls it down
- Faded and brittle rattan, especially synthetic
- Mouldy or missing cushions
Selling garden furniture in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Royal Mail, Evri and InPost cover the whole country, and InPost lockers mean neither side has to be in for a delivery. Tracked 48 is the usual default for small parcels.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Second-hand demand peaks in January, in the weeks before Christmas, and at the start of the academic year in September.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check every joint and frame for rust or splitting
- Count the chairs and cushions against the original set
Getting it ready
- Wash everything down and let it dry fully. Green algae film comes off with soapy water and takes years off the appearance.
- Assess the cushions separately and honestly. Faded, damp or mildewed cushions are worth nothing and can drag the whole set down.
Photograph
- The full set laid out together outdoors, so the buyer sees exactly what they get
- The cushions flat, in daylight, both sides
- Any rust, split weave, cracked slat, wobbling joint or fading
Put in the description
- Exactly what is in the set, counted, with table dimensions
- Material, and whether it has been stored under cover or left out
- Whether cushions are included, and their honest condition
Material and set size lead: “Rattan Garden Furniture Set, 4 Seater with Cushions” or “Teak Garden Table and 6 Chairs”. Teak, rattan, aluminium and steel are entirely different markets and prices, so name the material first and say whether cushions are included.
Collection, and usually a van. Stack the chairs and have it out and ready before they arrive, because loading a full set takes longer than anyone expects.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £300 a buyer pays is the £300 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for garden furniture.
Common questions
Where can I sell garden furniture in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Will it fit in my car?
Give the table dimensions and say whether the chairs stack or fold. Most sets need a van, and it is better they know before setting off.
When do garden furniture sales peak?
Spring, strongly. The same set can be worth noticeably more in April than in September.
Are missing cushions a problem?
Yes, because matching replacements are difficult. Mention clearly what is and is not included.
More: how to sell garden furniture, what garden furniture is worth, or Home & Garden across the United Kingdom.