1stDibs

A Review of the Luxury 1stDibs Marketplace

Time to appreciate the good stuff. In the old days a serious collector had to spend sooo much time, maybe even a lifetime building a network of trusted dealers (oof), traveling the world to find rare pieces. Today that entire network, that entire global hunt, has been condensed into one powerful digital platform: 1stDibs (you are so very welcome). 1stDibs isn't a shop; it's the world's most exclusive marketplace for beautiful things with a past and this is my official 1stDibs review.

To Be the World's Most Trusted Curator

The genius of 1stDibs is in their business model. They are not a merchant; they are a highly exclusive, invitation-only club for the world's top dealers and galleries. They are the gatekeepers of quality.

• Vetted Marketplace: This is the core of 1stDibs' value proposition. A dealer can't just sign up to sell on 1stDibs. They must be invited and then thoroughly vetted for their expertise, reputation and the quality of their inventory. This vetting process is what separates them from the wild west of other online platforms and in this age of online fun times this is always a welcomed fact.
• Global Access from Your Armchair: The platform gives you the premium, very important person kinda access. From your desk you can browse the carefully curated inventory of a top Art Deco jewelry dealer in Paris, a mid-century furniture gallery in Palm Springs and an antiques dealer in Rome. They have brought the entire global market to you.
• Guaranteed Authenticity: You're not just relying on the individual seller's reputation. 1stDibs provides an extra layer of security, backing the authenticity of the items sold on their platform. This gives you the confidence to make a big international purchase.

A Library of the World's Best

The inventory on 1stDibs is mind blowing. It's a living museum of design history and it's all for sale.

• A Century of Style: 1stDibs' luxury vintage jewelry collection is unmatched and DAMN SEXY. You can find museum quality Victorian pieces, iconic designs from the Art Nouveau period and bold, clean lines of mid-century modern designs. It's a comprehensive archive of the most important design movements
• Beyond Jewelry: While 1stDibs jewelry collection is a big draw, 1stDibs are also a go to for high-end vintage furniture, fine art and haute couture fashion. It's a complete ecosystem for the discerning collector.
• The Price of Curation: Let's be clear: this is not a bargain hunting website. You are paying a premium $$ for the convenience, the expert curation and the iron-clad guarantee of dealing with the best in the world. It's the price of admission to this exclusive club.

Final 1stDibs Review

1stDibs is for the most serious of wealthy collectors who values their time and wants access to a global inventory of the world's best antiques and vintage pieces. It's an essential tool for interior designers, architects and connoisseurs.

Of course, 1stDibs is not for the casual browser. 1stDibs is a professional grade sourcing platform for the elite. 1stDibs have created the most exclusive, trusted and frankly, the most indispensable digital black book for anyone serious about buying beautiful things with a past. It's a masterclass in curation.