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Best Labor Day furniture sales to shop today, plus our top deal picks
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Labor Day is one of the best times to score discounts on all kinds of furniture, including patio sets, outdoor bar furniture, couches and more. But who has the time to pour through all that sale inventory inside during the last weekend of summer? We know you don’t. Go outside, soak up the sun, and read this article instead.
To help you make the most of your Labor Day shopping, we rounded up the best furniture sales happening during the holiday weekend. We also sprinkled in some of our favorite furniture deals we’ve found while covering the Labor Day weekend sales. Scroll on and you’ll find that you can save up to 70% on home goods from some of our favorite retailers, including Wayfair, Pottery Barn, West Elm, Frontgate and more.
Best Labor Day 2024 furniture sales to shop now
- Amazon: The Amazon Labor Day sale is already live, with discounts across various shopping categories, including kitchen, home, furniture and plenty of Weber grills. (You can find more of our Amazon Labor Day deal picks below.)
- Article: This premium furniture brand has put more than 450 of its products on sale for Labor Day. You could save up to $1,000 on side tables, armchairs, couches, beds, lighting, patio furniture and more.
- Avocado Mattress: The brand famous for its organic mattresses is offering 20% off their mattresses as well as 10% off on pillows, furniture, bath and body products, and robes and pajamas. You can also save 50% on the brand’s loungewear and Suvin and Hemp bedding.
- Casterly: This splurge-worthy furniture brand is offering shoppers up to $450 off purchases site-wide. You can also get up to 40% off on-sale items during Labor Day.
- Frontgate: The brand that bills itself as having “the world’s best outdoor furniture” is discounting its outdoor sets up to $2,200 off (you’ll also get free shipping with that purchase). Shopping for indoor furniture and decor? Don’t worry, there’s a discount for that (25% off site-wide, to be exact).
- Home Depot: The home improvement retailer’s Labor Day sale is happening now, with big savings on appliances, tools, outdoor power equipment, grills and patio furniture. Some of Home Depot’s best Halloween decorations are also on sale.
- Leesa: Save 30% on Leesa mattresses for Labor Day. You can score a free sleep bundle with the purchase of select mattresses, which includes a free pillow set and microfiber sheet set. You can also save 25% off bases and bedding as well as 15% off kids mattresses.
- Nolah Mattress: Nolah’s Labor Day mattress sale is one of the earliest we’ve seen, gifting shoppers with a site-wide discount of 35% off. But the deal gets even sweeter for CBS Essentials readers. Enter our exclusive Nolah promo code CBSNEWS50 at checkout and you’ll save an additional $50 off your already discounted mattress purchase.
- Pottery Barn: Shoppers will appreciate Pottery Barn’s Labor Day sale, which includes up to 60% off hundreds of the brand’s items, ranging from patio furniture to decorative accent pillows. (While you’re there, check out the new Pottery Barn Halloween collection.)
- Purple: Purple’s Labor Day sale is the biggest the brand has had so far this year. You can save up to $700 on mattresses and up to $300 on bases.
- Walmart: Don’t miss Walmart’s Labor Day sale, with deep discounts on TVs and more tech, home essentials and more. One of our favorite deals: The retailer’s bestselling 4-piece patio furniture set is clearance priced at $185, the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
- Wayfair: Save up to 70% ahead of Labor Day across Wayfair’s many home departments including furniture, outdoor, rugs, kitchen, lighting and more.
- West Elm: Labor Day is a great time to save on outdoor furniture from West Elm. The brand is offering up to 30% off all types of patio furniture, ranging from chairs to an outdoor kitchen. You can also shop their general sale section, which features up to 50% off on goods.
Our favorite furniture deals for Labor Day 2024
WLive TV Stand: Save 29%
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This TV stand from WLive is on sale just in time for football season. The stand is quite large — it’s able to hold TVs measuring between 32 and 60 inches. It also comes with plenty of storage, including two cabinets that have holes in them to accommodate cables, and an exposed center that can be customized with the removable shelf. Each of the four colors, including white, brown and two blacks are on sale, but the discount varies by color.
This TV stand has a 4.4-star rating on Amazon. One reviewer called the TV stand “perfect,” adding: “For the price this is by far the best TV stand. It was very easy to put together and is very sturdy.”
Another customer said, “I really liked the design. Very sleek and looks high-end. It took me about 90 minutes to assemble and that was fun. Highly recommended.”
Skyler metal Montessori house bed: Save up to 45%
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Your kid will have so much fun in this unique bed that resembles the frame of a house. The Skyler metal house bed fits a twin mattress and sits low on the ground, so your child can get in and out of the bed easily.
What we love about this bed is that you can customize it by adding decorations to the canopy, whether that be a strand of lights or a garland. It’s made of metal, comes in two colors (white and gray) and doesn’t require a box spring.
This bed has a 4.5-star rating on Amazon. One customer wrote, “This was the perfect Montessori-style bed to transition our 2-year-old from crib to ‘big girl bed.’ I put it together alone in about 20 minutes. Some of the pieces are heavy, but not too bad — and it all came together easily — really without even needing instructions. I wanted something cute and trendy but that would keep her close to the floor to avoid any injury. This has been a wonderful purchase.”
Costway four-piece patio rattan conversation set: Save 53%
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Our readers cannot stop buying this affordable patio set from Costway. The set, now under $200, includes a loveseat and two chairs with washable cushions that come in multiple color options, including red, navy, black and more. The coffee table has a removable tempered glass top that’ll no doubt survive outside (tempered glass is four times stronger than regular glass). The rattan is also built for the outdoors, as it’s both weather-resistant and fade-resistant.
This best-seller of ours has a 4.2-star rating on Walmart. One reviewer wrote, “I looked at so many sets that were very similar to this set, but this was the best priced. So impressed with the sturdiness and quality of it! Easy and quick to put together, looks amazing!! Would definitely recommend and will purchase again if needed!”
Justlet 10-foot cantilever patio umbrella: Save 54%
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Cantilever patio umbrellas are usually really pricey, which is why we’re so excited about this discount on the Justlet 10-foot cantilever patio umbrella. This patio umbrella will provide ample shade under your lounge chairs, outdoor couch or dining table. It can also be adjusted 35 degrees, which will be helpful as the sun moves throughout the day.
The fabric on the umbrella is resistant to UV rays, water and fading from the sun. Plus, its sturdy base helps the umbrella stay upright through bouts of wind. You can get this in one of eight colors, including beige, red, orange and green.
The Justlet 10-foot cantilever patio umbrella has a 4.6-star rating on Walmart. One reviewer wrote, “It is even better quality than I expected. It is perfect for our back deck to block out the sun in the evening. I am so pleased with the quality and I am amazed at the low price. My husband and I have been searching for a while and this is perfect and extremely affordable.”
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse queen black Kawamoto bed: Save 69%
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This is one of Wayfair’s most impressive markdowns ahead of Labor Day. The Kawamoto bed from Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse is vintage-inspired and designed to be able to blend in well with a variety of decor styles, not just rustic, farmhouse decor. The frame has a weight capacity of 800 pounds and features ample under-bed storage, perfect for storing extra bed linens and other home essentials.
This metal bed has a 4.7-star rating on Wayfair. One reviewer wrote, “The bed is super cute, and matches the decor I was looking for. Easy to assemble and very comfortable.”
Another customer said, “Beautiful bed. It fits perfectly in our old farmhouse, but would be just as beautiful in a more modern designed room too.”
Wrought Studio Koudia metal framed standing mirror: Save up to 60%
Wayfair
The Wrought Studio Koudia metal framed mirror is freestanding. It comes with a mount, so you don’t have to lean it directly against your wall for it to stand up.
This highly-rated shatterproof floor mirror from Wayfair offers plenty of visual space to check your fit. It comes in multiple rust-proof finishes, including black, gold and silver, that will blend in well with various home decor styles. There are two sizes available: 64″ x 21″ and 71″ x 27.6″.
Prices vary by color and size, but the 64″ x 21″ model in black is 60% off while the gold option in that size is 50% off. Shipping is free.
This floor mirror boasts a 4.8-star rating on Wayfair out of more than 11,000 ratings. One reviewer wrote, “Love this mirror! I’ve had it for years now! Not one crack even though I traveled with it in a truck to move to a new area.”
Millwood Pines Natural Hammonds solid wood bar counter: Save
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Feel like a bartender at your summer pool parties with this beautiful bar counter from Wayfair. The slated design and varying colors and grains that make up this 100% wood bar counter will stun in your backyard. In addition to being pretty to look at, the bar counter is also functional, as it’s equipped with three long storage shelves underneath, allowing for plenty of room to store drinks, glasses, mixers and more.
There’s also a generous amount of prep space, giving you space for plenty of drinks and snacks for your guests. You can get this in one of four colors, including natural, white, black and gray wash. Price and available discount vary by size, with the highest markdown being on the white model at 62% off.
The Millwood Pines Natural Hammonds solid wood bar counter has a 4.3-star rating on Amazon. One reviewer wrote, “Perfect addition to our new patio. Love this bar… tons of space to stock the essentials!”
Another customer said, “The wooden Acacia bar is exactly the size I needed for my outdoor covered deck. Easy to assemble and it looked so good that I ordered a second one, price was great.”
Steelside Aichele faux leather wingback chair: Save 39%
Wayfair
Sink into this comfy wingback chair from Steelside. Its sharp design and convincing faux leather will make it stand out in any room you put it in while blending in with other decor thanks to its neutral colors.
You can grab one of these chairs for as little as $210 during Labor Day weekend, reduced from $343. Prices vary slightly by color.
The Steelside Aichele faux leather wingback chair has a 4.7-star rating on Wayfair. One reviewer wrote, “So easy to assemble and super cute! This chair is very comfortable and spacious. The color and quality are on point as well.”
Another customer said, “Absolutely love my accent chair. The leather feels real, not faux, the color was accurate and it’s surprisingly comfortable, especially the way the back loosely hugs your body.”
Gracie Oaks Coridon accent cabinet: Save up to 66%
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This rustic accent cabinet will provide much-needed storage in your home, all the while looking pretty damn good while doing it. The Coridon accent cabinet comes with two storage drawers and two farmhouse-style cabinets, which open up to four dedicated storage shelves. Use this to store kitchenware such as plates and bowls, cutlery and glasses, or fill it with books, important documents or even some of your kids’ toys.
The cabinet comes in five colors: rustic oak, gray wash, white oak, stone gray and brushed white. Regularly $575, prices for the accent cabinet start at just $198 during Labor Day. Prices vary slightly by color.
The Gracie Oaks Coridon accent cabinet has a 4.5-star rating on Wayfair. One reviewer wrote, “Great storage for the kids’ school supplies. This cabinet has helped keep us organized throughout the school year.”
Another customer said, “We love the two cabinets we purchased. They are functional but beautiful and well-made. They really made the place beautiful.”
Lark Manor Thurleigh round sherpa ottoman with storage: Save 73%
Wayfair
We at CBS Essentials love furniture that has different functionalities. Not only is this Ottoman the perfect place to kick up your feet at the end of the day, but it also comes with storage space. You can stash throw blankets, pillows, extra bed sheets, kids’ toys and more.
The Lark Manor Thurleigh ottoman comes in six colors, ranging from white to blush pink. Discounted prices vary by color, with the tan model offering the highest discount and lowest price, $80. (The white ottoman shown is on sale for $126.)
The Lark Manor Thurleigh round sherpa ottoman with storage has a 4.8-star rating on Wayfair. One reviewer wrote, “This is better in person than in the pictures. The fleece is beautiful and a great accent with my other furniture! Thinking about purchasing one more!”
Another customer said, “I LOVE this storage ottoman! It’s actually quite a bit bigger than I thought and it works perfectly as a stool at my makeup table. I can fit my curling irons, brushes, blow dryer, etc. inside!”
Everly Quinn Camylle bookcase: Save up to 42%
Wayfair
This funky, mid-century modern bookcase is a statement piece of furniture with its geometric, open shelving. Use the three available shelves to store your books, display items, plants, personal mementos or keepsake boxes.
This bookcase comes in seven colors, ranging from walnut to antique blue. Prices vary slightly by color, with the walnut version seen here selling for $226 (reduced from $340).
The Everly Quinn Camylle bookcase has a 4.5-star rating on Wayfair. One reviewer wrote, “This shelf is much more beautiful in person than the photos show it to be. The wood finish looks very ‘high-end.'”
Another customer said, “Love it so much, we got a second. Fairly easy to assemble, looks great.”
Kelly Clarkson Alex velvet wingback bed: Save up to 77%
Wayfair
Add a layer of luxury to your room by splurging on this velvet bed from Willo Arlo. The brand’s Austell velvet wingback bed feels cozy all the while giving your bedroom a sophisticated glam look. The heavily discounted bed comes in three sizes (full, queen and king) and five colors (black, green, white, navy blue and pink).
Price varies by color — the navy blue version seen here is $190 for Labor Day.
The Willa Arlo Austell velvet wingback bed has a 4.6-star rating on Wayfair. One reviewer wrote, “This bed is classy and looks great in our spare bedroom. The velvet material is great quality.”
Another customer said, “Absolutely love this bed frame. Wasn’t too bad to put together, as I did it myself in about a half hour. Very sturdy and the velvet is great quality! Recommended.”
Labor Day 2024 is here, which means Labor Day sales are live now. The shopping experts at CBS Essentials have scoured the best Labor Day sales at all your favorite retailers to bring you the best mattress deals, the best luggage deals, the best deals on major appliances, the best patio furniture clearance deals and even the best tire deals to shop this Labor Day.
France’s anti-terrorism court on Friday convicted eight people of involvement in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty outside his school near Paris four years ago, a horrific death that shocked the country.
Paty, 47, was killed by an Islamic extremist outside his school on Oct. 16, 2020, days after showing his class cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a debate on free expression. The assailant, an 18-year-old Russian of Chechen origin, was shot to death by police.
Those who have been on trial on terrorism charges at a special court in Paris since the end of November were accused, in some cases, of providing assistance to the perpetrator and, in others, of organizing a hate campaign online before the murder took place.
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The 540-seat courtroom was packed for the verdict, which marked the final chapter of the Paty trial. Heavy surveillance was in place, with more than 50 police officers guarding the proceedings.
Seated in the front row was Paty’s 9-year-old son, accompanied by family members. As the lead judge, Franck Zientara, delivered sentences one after the other, emotions in the room ran high.
“I am moved, and I am relieved,” said Gaëlle Paty, Samuel Paty’s sister, as she addressed a crowd of reporters after the verdict. “Hearing the word ‘guilty’ — that’s what I needed.”
“I spent this week listening to a lot of rewriting of what happened, and it was hard to hear, but now the judge has stated what really happened, and it feels good,” she added, her voice breaking as tears filled her eyes.
Families of the accused reacted with gasps, cries, shouts, and ironic clapping, prompting the judge to pause multiple times and call for silence.
“They lied about my brother,” shouted one relative. Another woman, sobbing, exclaimed, “They took my baby from me,” before being escorted out by police officers.
The seven-judge panel met or went above most of the terms requested by prosecutors, citing “the exceptional gravity of the facts.”
Naïm Boudaoud, 22, and Azim Epsirkhanov, 23, friends of the attacker, were convicted of complicity in murder and sentenced to 16 years in prison each. Neither can be paroled for two thirds of their term, about 10 years. Boudaoud was accused of driving the attacker to the school, while Epsirkhanov helped him procure weapons.
Brahim Chnina, 52, the Muslim father of the schoolgirl whose lies sparked the events leading to Paty’s death, was sentenced to 13 years for association with a terrorist enterprise. Prosecutors had sought 10 years for him.
Abdelhakim Sefrioui, a Muslim preacher, was given 15 years for organizing a hate campaign online against Paty.
The shocking death of the 47-year-old teacher left an indelible mark on France, with several schools now named after him.
The trial had begun in late November. The defendants were accused of assisting a perpetrator or organizing a hate campaign online in lead-up to the murder.
At the time of the attack, there were protests in many Muslim countries and calls online for violence targeting France and the satirical French newspaper Charlie Hebdo. The newspaper had republished its caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad a few weeks before Paty’s death to mark the opening of the trial over deadly 2015 attacks on its newsroom by Islamic extremists.
The cartoon images deeply offended many Muslims, who saw them as sacrilegious. But the fallout from Paty’s killing reinforced the French state’s commitment to freedom of expression and its firm attachment to secularism in public life.
Chnina’s daughter, who was 13 at the time, claimed that she had been excluded from Paty’s class when he showed the caricatures on Oct. 5, 2020.
Chnina sent a series of messages to his contacts denouncing Paty, saying that “this sick man” needed to be fired, along with the address of the school in the Paris suburb of Conflans Saint-Honorine. In reality, Chnina’s daughter had lied to him and had never attended the lesson in question.
Paty was teaching a class mandated by the National Education Ministry on freedom of expression. He discussed the caricatures in this context, saying students who did not wish to see them could temporarily leave the classroom.
An online campaign against Paty snowballed, and 11 days after the lesson, Anzorov attacked the teacher with a knife as he walked home, and displayed the teacher’s head in a post on social media. Police later fatally shot Anzorov as he advanced toward them, armed.
Chnina’s daughter was tried last year in a juvenile court and given an 18-month suspended sentence. Four other students at Paty’s school were found guilty of involvement and given suspended sentences; a fifth, who pointed out Paty to Anzorov in exchange for money, was given a 6-month term with an electronic bracelet.
Sefrioui, the preacher on trial, had presented himself as a spokesperson for Imams of France although he had been dismissed from that role. He had filmed a video in front of the school with the father of the student. He referred to the teacher as a “thug” multiple times and sought to pressure the school administration via social media.
Some of the defendants expressed regrets and claimed their innocence on the eve of the verdict. They did not convince Paty’s family.
“It’s something that really shocks the family,” lawyer Virginie Le Roy said ahead of the verdicts. “You get the feeling that those in the box are absolutely unwilling to admit any responsibility whatsoever.”
“Apologies are pointless, they won’t bring Samuel back, but explanations are precious to us,” Le Roy said. “We haven’t had many explanations of the facts.”
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