How To Sell On 1stdibs

The CEO of 1stDibs is David Rosenblatt. Prior to his position at 1stDibs, David served as CEO of DoubleClick, the leading provider of online marketing technology, from 2005 until 2008. David sold the company to Google in 2008. Following the acquisition, he stayed on as Google’s president of global display advertising through 2009. David served on the board of Twitter from 2010 through its sale to Elon Musk in 2022. He currently serves on the boards of IAC and Farfetch. Read more about the 1stDibs executive team.

No, 1stDibs is not overpriced. We are a leading online marketplace for extraordinary design. Since 2000, we have captured the magic of the Paris flea market, connecting those seeking the most beautiful things on earth with highly coveted sellers and makers in furniture and home decor, art, fine jewelry and fashion. 

Unlike other sites, 1stDibs admits only sellers who are respected professionals in their fields, and we do not allow consumer-to-consumer listings. To protect the integrity and accuracy of our offerings, 1stDibs thoroughly vets all sellers to ensure the quality of their listings and their service. 

Sellers set their own prices on 1stDibs, and, if a seller is open to negotiating the price of a given piece of merchandise, we encourage you to negotiate to get the best price you can. Customers can rest assured that the items they find on 1stDibs meet strict marketplace standards. A Price-Match Guarantee, comprehensive Buyer Protection, trusted global delivery and more are part of the 1stDibs Promise. 

1stDibs is a leading online marketplace for extraordinary design. Since 2000, we have captured the magic of the Paris flea market, connecting those seeking the most beautiful things on earth with highly coveted sellers and makers in furniture and home decor, art, fine jewelry and fashion.

Sellers set their own prices on 1stDibs, and most of the items on the platform are negotiable, as antique items typically are. Other items are quite well priced and offer tremendous value. (The “Pricing Guidance” module on a given item’s description page indicates how its price compares to that of similar pieces sold on 1stDibs.) 

If a seller is open to negotiating the price of a given piece of merchandise, we encourage you to negotiate to get the best price you can. Customers can rest assured that the items they find on 1stDibs meet the highest marketplace standards. The 1stDibs Promise includes comprehensive Buyer Protection, a Price-Match Guarantee and trusted global delivery. 

Unlike other sites, 1stDibs admits only sellers who are respected professionals in their fields, and we do not allow consumer-to-consumer listings. To protect the integrity and accuracy of our offerings, 1stDibs thoroughly vets all sellers to ensure the quality of their listings and their service. 

The 1stDibs app was designed to facilitate an easy shopping experience and on-the-go discovery on 1stDibs. 

Whether you’re searching for an authentic Eames chair, a Cartier Love bracelet, a Louis Poulsen Artichoke lamp or an original Warhol, 1stDibs is a leading online marketplace for extraordinary design. Since 2000, we have captured the magic of the Paris flea market, connecting those seeking the most beautiful things on earth with highly coveted sellers and makers in furniture and home decor, art, fine jewelry and fashion. 

1stDibs works with thousands of trusted prestigious sellers around the world who are respected professionals in their fields, and the company is committed to shoppers’ satisfaction and peace of mind with every single purchase.

With the 1stDibs app, you can browse expertly curated furniture, jewelry, fashion and fine art on our global e-commerce platform as well as save your favorite pieces, view items in a room and message sellers directly from your device.

The 1stDibs app is available from the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad.

Lots of things have happened to 1stDibs! We are a leading online marketplace for extraordinary design. Since 2000, we have captured the magic of the Paris flea market, connecting those seeking the most beautiful things on earth with highly coveted sellers and makers in furniture and home decor, art, fine jewelry and fashion.

The first couple of decades in the history of our global e-commerce platform have been busy. In 2003, 1stDibs moved to New York City and added dealers from the New York metropolitan area. We launched Introspective, the official magazine of 1stDibs dedicated to uncovering and illuminating the stories behind designs as well as their creators.

In the ensuing years, 1stDibs added verticals for art, fine jewelry and fashion and launched dealers in the United Kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia and elsewhere. In 2016, we transitioned from our position as a listings site to an e-commerce model, and five years later, 1stDibs went public. The company’s common stock has been approved for listing and is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “DIBS.” 

With the arrival of Auctions in 2021, 1stDibs now enables guests to place bids on their favorite items — spanning furniture, home decor, art, fine jewelry, watches, handbags and fashion — offering the thrill associated with a treasure hunt and winning a beloved item at an exceptional price. 

Today our best-in-class platform allows shoppers to buy directly, negotiate a price or bid on items at auction and enables them to interact with sellers throughout all stages of the transaction, including item inquiries, price negotiations and customization requests. 1stDibs works with a range of trusted prestigious sellers around the world, who are respected professionals in their fields, and the company is committed to shoppers’ satisfaction and peace of mind with every single purchase.

1stDibs' core purpose, to enrich lives with the extraordinary by connecting design lovers across the globe, can only be achieved when we ensure our behavior aligns with our core values: 

We continually evolve

We succeed together

We deliver results

We do what’s right

In addition, we believe that we can meet our goals only when diversity, equity, inclusivity and a sense of belonging underpin our employee experience. We seek to empower those who have been historically underrepresented. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent, and to fostering an environment where all can contribute meaningfully. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) help drive positive impacts and ensure that every individual feels that they belong.

Learn more about working at 1stDibs on our Careers page.

Yes, 1stDibs has an affiliate program.

As a starting point, we typically work with content creators on an affiliate basis to understand their ability to drive traffic and sales to 1stDibs, a leading online marketplace that connects those seeking the most beautiful things on earth with highly coveted sellers and makers in furniture and home decor, art, fine jewelry and fashion. 

If you’re interested in joining the 1stDibs affiliate program, we welcome you to fill out an application.

The editorial director of 1stDibs is Anthony Barzilay Freund. He oversees all digital and print content, including 1stDibs’ weekly Introspective magazine, The Study blog and The 1stDibs 50, an annual celebration of interior design’s most compelling talents. Tony also serves as 1stDibs’ director of fine art. Prior to joining 1stDibs in 2010, he was editor in chief of Art+Auction magazine and, before that, the longtime arts and culture editor at Town & Country. Read more about the 1stDibs executive team.

If you’re interested in becoming a dealer on 1stDibs, you will need to submit an application, be approved and be selected to become a vetted dealer or seller.

1stDibs is a leading online marketplace for extraordinary design. Since 2000, we have captured the magic of the Paris flea market, connecting those seeking the most beautiful things on earth with highly coveted sellers and makers in furniture and home decor, art, fine jewelry and fashion. 1stDibs works with a range of trusted prestigious dealers around the world, who are respected professionals in their fields, and the company is committed to shoppers’ satisfaction and peace of mind with every single purchase. We allow only vetted, professional dealers to list their items for sale on the platform. 

Along with the application, all prospective sellers must provide at least two references who can verify they are a seller or organization in good standing, with top-quality inventory that matches our standards.

Applications are reviewed by our experts in contemporary and vintage furniture, fine art, jewelry and fashion. All sellers are evaluated on the appropriateness and quality of their inventory. This may involve requests for samples to assess a collection, in-person visits to prospective sellers’ workshops, audits of social media accounts and industry editorial coverage as well as a review of their interactions with customers to gauge service commitment and industry reputation.

The confidence we have in our extraordinary supply is a direct result of our strict vetting of the sellers themselves. 1stDibs seeks to reassure all customers that the items they’re shopping meet strict marketplace standards. 

If you are a professional dealer and you’re interested in selling your merchandise on 1stDibs, we welcome you to fill out an application.

Sellers on 1stDibs can take certain steps to help increase their sales. By bringing together some of the world’s best sellers and galleries from over 50 countries specializing in furniture, art, fine jewelry and fashion, our global e-commerce platform offers a unique collection of inventory for buyers seeking the most beautiful things on earth. As a seller, you’ll reach millions of discerning collectors, sophisticated customers and top interior designers around the world. 

Here are a few steps you can take to grow your business and increase your sales on 1stDibs:

Add all of your inventory. We can’t sell what we don’t have on the marketplace. Even with the expansive range of offerings available on 1stDibs, we know that potential buyers who are looking for that unique one-of-a-kind piece need a range of prices and a variety of colors, sizes and styles from which to choose. When a seller lists more of their inventory on 1stDibs, they’re better positioned to take advantage of the tools and features that the platform provides, which make it easy to recommend an additional piece to a buyer, upsell when a seller lists a complementary piece a month later and more. Even for the platform’s new and custom makers, who typically have a smaller collection on offer, we encourage you to list all the possible variations of a piece to improve the likelihood of attracting greater interest.

Price competitively from the beginning. Boosting your list price to “see what you can get” or leaving a large range for negotiations will likely scare off a potential customer. Because your competition is just a click away, if your price seems inflated compared to others on 1stDibs or other sites, a buyer is less likely to click on your listing to learn more about your piece and they will never know how it stands out from other items.

Respond promptly and professionally to all potential buyer inquiries. Due to the uniqueness and high value of most of the pieces on 1stDibs, buyers typically inquire about similar or complementary pieces from multiple sellers. It is helpful to be the first to respond and help the buyer feel confident purchasing your piece. Our messaging tools allow you to share more about your history and background and, of course, more details on the provenance of a piece. We also provide built-in features to help you close a sale by recommending another piece that is perhaps better suited to the buyer’s budget or sending them a private offer.

The company name of 1stDibs is simply 1stDibs. We are a leading online marketplace for extraordinary design. 

Since 2000, 1stDibs has captured the magic of the Paris flea market, connecting those seeking the most beautiful things on earth with highly coveted sellers and makers in furniture and home decor, art, fine jewelry and fashion. 

1stDibs works with thousands of trusted prestigious sellers around the world who are respected professionals in their fields, and the company is committed to shoppers’ satisfaction and peace of mind with every single purchase.

1stDibs has customers all over the world. We have thousands of seller accounts located in dozens of countries on six continents and millions of registered users. 

1stDibs is a leading online marketplace for extraordinary design. Since 2000, we have captured the magic of the Paris flea market, connecting those seeking the most beautiful things on earth with highly coveted sellers and makers in furniture and home decor, art, fine jewelry and fashion. 

The uniqueness, diversity and high quality of the products on 1stDibs have produced a large, global and growing base of design-loving buyers. Our user-friendly platform, dedicated specialist support and the 1stDibs Promise, which includes our comprehensive Buyer Protection program, enable a trusted purchase experience.

1stDibs has hundreds of employees. 

1stDibs' core purpose, to enrich lives with the extraordinary by connecting design lovers across the globe, can only be achieved when diversity, equity, inclusivity and a sense of belonging are central to our values. We seek to empower those who have been historically underrepresented. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent, and to fostering an environment where all can contribute meaningfully. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) help drive positive impacts and ensure that every individual feels that they belong.

Learn more about working at 1stDibs on our Careers page.