Looking for a desk in Old City
Wantie is a reverse marketplace. You post the desk you need in Old City and what you will pay; sellers reply in Messages. You close off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Old City streets are cobbled and loading is tight. A measured piece and a time window matter more than a vague “nearby.”
Open desk wants in Old City
Live public Wants only. If this list is empty, nobody has posted one yet — that is not a count we invent.
No public desk wants in Old City yet
Post the first desk Want in Old City — free during launch. Sellers reply to your budget.
More items in Old City
Looking for a couch in Old City
Say the width you can carry and whether you want a compact sofa or a sectional. Old City streets are cobbled and loading is tight. A measured piece and a time window matter more than a vague “nearby.”
Looking for a dresser in Old City
Solid wood is heavy on stairs — mention drawer count and whether you can help carry. Old City streets are cobbled and loading is tight. A measured piece and a time window matter more than a vague “nearby.”
Looking for a dining table in Old City
Name how many seats you need and whether the table must fold or have leaves. Old City streets are cobbled and loading is tight. A measured piece and a time window matter more than a vague “nearby.”
Looking for a mattress in Old City
Say twin, full, queen, or king, and whether a used mattress is acceptable. Old City streets are cobbled and loading is tight. A measured piece and a time window matter more than a vague “nearby.”
Looking for a TV in Old City
Say screen size, wall-mount vs. stand, and whether you can pick up tonight. Old City streets are cobbled and loading is tight. A measured piece and a time window matter more than a vague “nearby.”
Looking for a PS5 in Old City
Say disc vs. digital, whether games or a second controller matter, and pickup timing. Old City streets are cobbled and loading is tight. A measured piece and a time window matter more than a vague “nearby.”
Looking for tickets in Old City
Name the event, date, section or quantity, and whether the tickets are digital or paper. Old City streets are cobbled and loading is tight. A measured piece and a time window matter more than a vague “nearby.”
Looking for a sewing machine in Old City
Say mechanical vs. computerized, brand if you care, and whether you can pick up a heavy case. Old City streets are cobbled and loading is tight. A measured piece and a time window matter more than a vague “nearby.”
Desk in other Philly neighborhoods
Looking for a desk in Fishtown
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Fishtown pickups are usually rowhomes and loft walk-ups around Girard and York. Say the width of the stair and whether you can meet the same day.
Looking for a desk in Northern Liberties
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Northern Liberties mixes warehouse lofts and new apartments off 2nd Street. Mention floor, elevator, and a place to idle a car.
Looking for a desk in Kensington
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Kensington is a long corridor — put a cross street on the Want so a seller can judge the trip. Rowhome stairs are the usual constraint.
Looking for a desk in South Philly
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. South Philly streets are tight and parking is on-street. Name the intersection and whether the piece has to clear a stoop.
Looking for a desk in Passyunk
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Passyunk (East Passyunk / Passyunk Square) is walk-up apartments and corridor storefronts. Say if you can help carry down a stoop.
Looking for a desk in Center City
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Center City is high-rises and loading docks as often as walk-ups. Mention elevator reservation rules and the closest cross street.
Looking for a desk in Rittenhouse
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Rittenhouse condos often need an elevator booking. Include building constraints and whether a sectional even fits the service elevator.
Looking for a desk in Society Hill
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Society Hill houses have historic doors and narrow halls. Put width and whether there is a rear alley on the Want.
Looking for a desk in Queen Village
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Queen Village rowhomes sit on narrow streets near Headhouse and 2nd. Say the block and whether you can meet at the curb.
Looking for a desk in Graduate Hospital
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Graduate Hospital is southwest-of-Center-City walk-ups. Mention floor and whether the item has to make a tight stair turn.
Looking for a desk in Fairmount
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Fairmount (Art Museum area) is a mix of apartments and rowhomes. Note the floor and if you can help carry.
Looking for a desk in Brewerytown
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Brewerytown has townhomes and newer apartments. A cross street and a parking note save a wasted trip.
Looking for a desk in University City
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. University City move-ins cluster around lease dates. High-rises and twins are different jobs — say elevator vs. porch stairs.
Looking for a desk in West Philly
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. West Philly twins and porches vary block by block. Name the street and whether there is a driveway or only the curb.
Looking for a desk in Manayunk
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Manayunk is hills and steps off Main Street. Say if the pickup is up a flight and where a car can pause.
Looking for a desk in Roxborough
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Roxborough has more driveways than Center City, but the hills still matter. Mention stairs inside the house.
Looking for a desk in Mt. Airy
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Mt. Airy (Mount Airy) is twins and singles with easier parking than downtown. Say whether the piece has to go up an interior stair.
Looking for a desk in Chestnut Hill
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Chestnut Hill homes are larger, but some stairs are still tight. Include dimensions if the item has to turn a landing.
Looking for a desk in Germantown
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Germantown twins vary in stair width. Put a cross street and whether you have a driveway on the Want.
Looking for a desk in Port Richmond
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Port Richmond rowhomes sit along Allegheny and Aramingo. Name the block — it is a long neighborhood.
Looking for a desk in Bella Vista
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Bella Vista streets around the Italian Market are tight. A stoop carry and a curb note belong on the Want.
Looking for a desk in Point Breeze
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Point Breeze is rowhomes south of Washington. Say the cross street and whether you can help down the stoop.
Common questions
How do I find a desk locally in Old City?
Wantie is a reverse marketplace. You post the desk you need in Old City and what you will pay; sellers reply in Messages. You close off-platform. This page lists live public Wants only.
What should I include on a desk Want?
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Old City streets are cobbled and loading is tight. A measured piece and a time window matter more than a vague “nearby.”
Does Wantie sell the item or take a cut?
No. Wantie is a reverse marketplace: buyers post a budget, sellers reply in Messages. The sale happens off-platform. There is no commission.
What if nobody has posted this yet?
Then the live list below is empty. Nearby sellers are thin right now — that is not a fake count. Post the first Want and sellers reply in Messages.
Will I get an email when someone replies?
No. Replies show up in Messages on Wantie. Turn on notifications or save your private link to get back. Wantie does not email posters or guests about offers, messages, or post status.