Overstock is an American Internet retailer of furniture, headquartered near Salt Lake City, Midville, Utah. Controversial businessman Patrick M. Byrne founded Overstock.com in 1999. The company initially only sold surplus and returns on the online e-commerce marketplace, liquidating the inventory of at least 18 defunct internet companies at below wholesale prices. The company continues to sell home decor, furniture, bedding and many others clearance goods;
