Presidents' Day furniture deals: a $49 desk chair, 80% off a coffee table and more
Ready for a home refresh? Presidents' Day has brought enough furniture deals to bring down the house — and we're talking more than the usual suspects, like mattresses and bedding. Need some new patio furniture ahead of the spring thaw? Maybe a sleek new chair for a forgotten corner of the living room? How about an office chair that doesn't mean an instant back ache? Retailers have you covered.Amazon and Wayfair, in particular, have some of the best furniture deals we've seen in months thanks to their Presidents' Day sales. For instance, Amazon's No. 1 bestselling patio set is down to $90 from $120 right now. Get it now and have it ready to go just in time for spring. If your Super Bowl Party reminded you that your coffee table is a little worse for wear, this shopper-favorite two-tier wood pick is almost 80% off at Wayfair, marking one of the best Presidents' Day furniture deals we've seen yet. These deals don't even begin to scratch the surface. Check out a few of our favorites below and shop now for the best selection.
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