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Uhuru Furniture and Collectibles

3742 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
510.763.3342
uhurufurniture.blogspot.com
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The perfect place to hunt for your next rehab project (to get a headstart for next year's January Jumpstart perhaps?) or find a hidden gem in already perfect condition, Uhuru Furniture and Collectibles is one of our go-to stores when we just want to browse for ideas.
 
 
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A non-profit raising funds for the African People's Defense Fund, the Oakland store has lasted through two decades of change in the Grand Lake neighborhood, becoming somewhat of a neighborhood institution.

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Low prices and a steady stream of donations keep the inventory turnaround speedy - if you see something you want, grab it. Nothing catching your eye? Come back next week and you just might find what you've been looking for.

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There's so much inventory that furniture spills out onto the sidewalk, and more than once we've pulled the car over after spotting something enticing while driving by.

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While donations tend to run toward the traditional side, we've definitely spotted some modern masterpieces there. And if you want to save yourself a trip, check out Uhuru's blog, where they periodically post new pieces.

There are also Uhuru Furniture stores in Philadelphia and St Petersburg, Florida.

Uhuru Furniture and Collectibles

Location:
3742 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
Phone:
510.763.3342
Website: uhurufurniture.blogspot.com
Categories: modern, vintage

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Oakland, eclectic, thrift store

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posted by t-dawg on February 14th 2008 at 1:11pm
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Does anyone know of any place like this in the Phoenix, AZ, area??

posted by Nevanna on February 14th 2008 at 2:08pm
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or St. Louis?

posted by LaDonnaNichole on February 14th 2008 at 3:14pm
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I live a few blocks away, which is not good! I keep buying projects that I don't have time to complete. They're the nicest people and the selection is varied and rotates quickly. I highly recommend supporting this business.

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posted by oakland on February 14th 2008 at 4:43pm
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There is one about 1/2 block from my apartment in Philadelphia!
It is dangerous because they have great stuff. My girlfriend just bought a modern Dutch china set for $25!
They have great stuff and it benefits a great cause!

posted by crzybckyf on February 15th 2008 at 4:19am
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Hailing frequencies open!

posted by sunspot42 on February 15th 2008 at 12:51pm
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