Forget compassion and forgiveness for the moment.
He has furniture you don't want. Why on earth go to the trouble to take it back? Unless you have a legitimate need or purpose for securing possession of this furniture, for heaven's sake let it go. So what if he has something nice that once belonged to you? YOU DON'T WANT IT. The only reasons you would be taking it back would be vindictiveness or a desire to have contact with him one more time.
Turn off the crazy-brain, OK? I know that's sometimes easier said than done, but try.