“When I saw how this apartment was staged before I rented it, I was inspired to do the same layout, so I knew what kind of table I needed,” she said. Two months into her search, she saw a post that promised a gorgeous, 42-inch walnut wood and brass dining room table in good condition. It was part of the décor at Günter Seeger, a Michelin-starred restaurant that was closing in the West Village. “I met the owners and could tell they were sad about selling these pieces. There’s romanticism and story behind them,” said Ms. Lobel, who has learned that anything and everything is findable — and sellable — on e-commerce sites, especially Facebook Marketplace.

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Persons: Jacqueline Lobel, Günter Seeger, “, ”, Lobel Organizations: Michelin, Facebook Locations: Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, West