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Pottery Barn's "Secret" Outlet Can Save You Hundreds of Dollars—and We Picked Out the Best Deals

It’s a gold mine for home goods.

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Weathered woods, European-inspired silhouettes, and soft, inviting textures are just a few of the design elements that contribute to Pottery Barn’s signature charm. Naturally, the price tags reflect that elevated aesthetic. While the brand’s sale section is always worth a scroll, there’s an even better-kept secret: its Open Box outlet, where discounts are significantly steeper—often at up to 50 percent off.

Pottery Barn’s Open Box section is where returned furniture and home decor get a second life, and you can save thousands. But before adding anything to your cart, there are a few important details to keep in mind.

What does “Open Box” mean, exactly?

Pottery Barn’s Open Box outlet features like-new items that are fully functional but may show light to moderate signs of wear, like minor scratches, snags, or slight discoloration. Some of the listings on the site highlight exactly where those imperfections are, making it easier to decide if a piece is worth it (or an easy fix). Think of it like thrifting; pieces may look beautifully lived-in, with subtle wear—like the patina on a leather chair—adding to their charm.

Shop Pottery Barn’s Open Box Furniture

We curated our favorite picks from Pottery Barn’s Open Box section right now, including a hand-knotted rug, a wooden coffee table with just the right amount of rustic charm, and a cozy upholstered armchair that fulfills our grandmillennial living room dreams.

Featuring a button-tufted back, this leather stool will add a moody depth to your kitchen island or at-home bar. Its dark top grain leather will lighten and soften over time, delivering an antique distressed look that will make it truly a one-of-a-kind piece. And at half off, you might as well buy two (or more) for a set that provides extra seating when needed.

We spotted a few curtains on sale in the open box section, and this one caught our eye for its textured weave. The curtain (and its light-filtering liner) is made from 100 percent cotton, allowing natural daylight to shine through and brighten up your space. The curtain also has a versatile construction that allows you to hang it via rod pocket, back tabs, or ring tops.

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You don’t realize how useful a pouf can be in your home until you have one. This woven number has a cozy contemporary vibe. Use it as extra seating to round out a space, as a footrest, or even as a mini end table. It’s made from a wool-cotton blend, and the bottom may have minor wear.

Everyone will think you got this vintage-inspired Chesterfield sofa at an estate sale. This 98-inch couch will instantly transform your living room into an elegant, traditional space, and its ivory heathered basketweave upholstery goes with anything.

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This 5-by-8 rug is $200 off and made from 100 percent hand-knotted wool. Its tassel detailing and soft blue and neutral hues deliver a calming, textural feel, but its geometric pattern makes it suitable for contemporary spaces too.

Olive greens and earthy hues add a grounding element to your space, and this dark moss swivel armchair instantly caught our eye. It rounds out your seating arrangement, delivering a moody yet comforting pop of color. Note: this chair does have a slight snag on the upholstery near the top of the curved backrest.

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Love to host dinner parties? This wooden extendable dining table can seat six to eight people, extending from 86 inches to 122 inches wide. With a blackened oak finish, it will add a rustic charm to your space. At 40 percent off, this durable dining table hand-finished with reclaimed pine is a steal.

Perfect for a nursery or a guest bedroom that needs extra storage, this six-drawer dresser is a versatile piece you’ll use for all your storage needs. The fresh Montauk White finish goes with anything, plus, it’s easily re-paintable if you want to change it up. It’s equipped with two small top drawers and four spacious drawers below. You could even use this as a dinnerware buffet.

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A kitchen island needs chic counter stools, and this modern farmhouse style will brighten your space up without looking too clunky. And since it’s 40 percent off, we recommend making it a set and getting a few. It’s cushioned with a neutral performance boucle that will complement a wide range of interiors.

This beautiful indigo leather armchair will create the most gorgeous color fade and dimension, giving your space even more character and personality over time. Perfect for a moody living room or an industrial den, we love the dramatic curved wingback detailing.

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If you need extra storage space, this light wooden buffet is made from meranti wood. It comes with three spacious drawers and two cabinets with two adjustable shelves. Use it to create your own coffee bar, as extra cabinetry space for dinnerware and serveware, or even as a bar.

This upholstered armchair brings all the cozy, reading nook vibes to your bedroom or living room, and the neutral, timeless oatmeal performance basketweave goes with everything. Its cushioning is plush but supportive, so it keeps its shape while you curl up with a throw. But, we absolutely adore the roll arm detailing that adds just the right amount of “grandmilennial” charm.

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