Encore Furniture

Encore Furniture holds a storefront on West Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden, specializing in secondhand and used furniture, a category that fills a distinctly different niche than the new furniture and custom-order shops found elsewhere on the same block. For more than a decade, the shop has given downtown shoppers a place to find furniture at a lower price point than new retail, while also giving sellers a local outlet for pieces they no longer need.

Used furniture retail rewards regular visits in a way that new furniture shopping typically does not, since inventory turns over as pieces sell and new stock comes in through trade-ins, consignment, or direct purchase from sellers. That unpredictability is part of the appeal for bargain hunters and anyone furnishing a home on a budget, since a shop like Encore Furniture can turn up anything from a solid wood dresser to a set of dining chairs at a fraction of what the same style would cost new.

The shop keeps a somewhat unusual schedule compared to many downtown retailers, closed Monday and Tuesday but open Wednesday and Thursday until 5 p.m., extending to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and open Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. That weekend-heavy schedule lines up well with when downtown Winter Garden sees its busiest foot traffic, as visitors come for the Saturday farmers market and weekend dining along Plant Street. The store is also wheelchair accessible and offers free parking, practical details for a furniture retailer where customers often need to load larger items after a purchase.

Being positioned among the cluster of home furnishings retailers on West Plant Street, alongside shops specializing in new custom furniture and home decor, gives shoppers a range of price points and styles within the same short walk. That mix has become part of what makes downtown Winter Garden a genuine destination for home shopping rather than just a spot for clothing boutiques and restaurants, with options spanning from ready-to-order custom pieces to secondhand finds priced for a tighter budget.

For anyone furnishing a first apartment, refreshing a room without a large budget, or simply hunting for a specific secondhand piece, Encore Furniture offers a straightforward option right in the middle of downtown Winter Garden’s shopping district, with weekend hours built around when shoppers are most likely to be out exploring Plant Street. Because the inventory depends on what comes through the door, regulars tend to treat a stop at Encore Furniture the way they would an estate sale or a consignment shop, checking back every so often rather than expecting the same selection twice.