1stdibs
1stDibs is a public online marketplace connecting vetted sellers of luxury furniture, jewelry, watches, art, and fashion with affluent consumers and 78,000+ interior designers, generating revenue through a 25-26% take rate on GMV across US and European storefronts.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What 1stdibs does
1stDibs (NASDAQ: DIBS) is an online luxury design marketplace founded in 2000 and headquartered in New York City. The platform connects vetted sellers of antique and modern furniture, jewelry, watches, art, and fashion with affluent consumers and a global community of 78,000+ interior designers, serving localized storefronts in the US, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Transactions are underwritten by the 1stDibs Purchase Protection program (authenticity, money-back guarantee, price matching, 24-hour cancellation, protected global delivery), and the Trade Program provides professional designers with dedicated sourcing tools.
The marketplace generates revenue through a commission-based take rate on gross merchandise value, with management guiding to a 25-26% take rate for 2026. Q4 2025 net revenue was $23.0M on $90.2M of GMV, full-year 2025 revenue was $89.6M, and Q1 2026 revenue was $22.4M (down 1% YoY) on $89.7M of GMV (down 5% YoY). The company reached its first positive Adjusted EBITDA as a public company in Q4 2025 ($1.3M, 6% margin) and held profitability in Q1 2026 ($0.6M, 2.5% margin), even as active buyers contracted to ~58,000 (-10% YoY).
Strategically, 1stDibs has executed a defensive turnaround: headcount was cut over 30% from peak, sales and marketing spend declined 44% in Q4 2025, and operating expenses fell 18% YoY to $19.2M. The product roadmap emphasizes AI-powered search, seller pricing tools, and shipping improvements, supported by editorial brand-building via Introspective Magazine and the new 'Objects of Desire' podcast. Institutional investors hold ~67% of shares and the company has a market capitalization of ~$203M as of early April 2026.
1stdibs firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 1stdibs
- Legal name
- 1stDibs.com, Inc.
- Website
- https://1stdibs.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- 1stDibs is a public online marketplace connecting vetted sellers of luxury furniture, jewelry, watches, art, and fashion with affluent consumers and 78,000+ interior designers, generating revenue through a 25-26% take rate on GMV across US and European storefronts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
1stdibs industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Online Luxury Design Marketplace
- NAICS
- Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers (458), Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers (4491), Used Merchandise Retailers (45951)
- SIC
- Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Goods Marketplaces (CRAFABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pre-owned, Vintage & Resale Luxury (Multi-category) (CRAKAFAN), Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Omnichannel (CRAFAEAH), Luxury Fashion Resale, Vintage & Pre-owned (CRAAAFAN), Authenticated Luxury Resale Marketplaces (CRAKAKAA)
Keywords
Where 1stdibs is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
1stdibs business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Marketplace transaction fees: 1stDibs operates as an online marketplace earning commission on transactions between buyers and sellers of luxury design products including furniture, jewelry, art, and fashion. Revenue is generated through take rates applied to GMV. The company reported approximately 25-26% take rate guidance for 2026.
- Transaction-based revenue: Revenue held up due to higher take rates while GMV declined, indicating shift in monetization strategy toward transaction value rather than volume
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Marketplace commission on GMV |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
1stdibs product offering
Product offeringCore offering
1stDibs operates an online marketplace that connects vetted third-party sellers of luxury design goods with affluent buyers and interior designers worldwide. The platform offers antique and modern furniture, jewelry, watches, fine art, and fashion from recognized dealers, supplemented by buyer protection guarantees, a Trade Program for design professionals, and editorial content.
Product overview
1stDibs is an online marketplace for luxury design that operates as a unified platform connecting buyers with vetted sellers of extraordinary furniture, jewelry, watches, art, and fashion. The core marketplace is organized into five main product categories (Furniture, Jewelry/Watches, Art, Fashion) supplemented by editorial content (Introspective Magazine, Objects of Desire Podcast) and community programs (1stDibs 50 recognition program). The platform includes supporting services such as Purchase Protection, Trade Program for professionals, Seller Directory, and Design Firm Directory. Recent product development includes AI-powered search and pricing tools on the roadmap, following the March 2026 launch of the company's first podcast. The 1stDibs 50, now in its ninth year, spotlights leading interior design firms from a global community of over 78,000 designers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Introspective Magazine: The company's editorial magazine featuring design inspiration, interviews, and industry content
- Objects of Desire
- 1stDibs 50
- 1stDibs Purchase Protection
Products and services
- 1stDibs Marketplace Core online marketplace connecting vetted third-party sellers of antique and modern furniture, jewelry, watches, fashion, and fine art with affluent buyers and interior designers worldwide, with localized storefronts across the US, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
- Trade Program Application-based program for professional interior designers and architects that provides trade pricing, access to exclusive inventory, and dedicated support for sourcing luxury design items for client projects.
- 1stDibs Purchase Protection
- 1stDibs 50 Recognition Program Annual industry recognition program that spotlights 50 influential interior design firms and architects from the 1stDibs designer community, including a celebratory dinner and brand exposure for honorees.
- Introspective Magazine
- Objects of Desire Podcast 1stDibs' first podcast exploring the intersection of design and emotion, featuring high-profile guests discussing a single art or design object with personal significance.
- Seller Directory
- Design Firm Directory
Quantifiable outcome
- Q4 2025: First positive Adjusted EBITDA as a public company at $1.3 million (6% margin)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use 1stdibs
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
1stdibs technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
1stdibs partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- MieleminorMiele served as a presenting sponsor of the 2026 1stDibs 50 recognition program. As presenting sponsor, Miele was featured at the honoree celebration dinner in New York City and received brand visibility through the program's marketing materials and web presence.
- House of RohlminorHouse of Rohl served as a presenting sponsor of the 2026 1stDibs 50 recognition program, receiving brand visibility through the annual celebration of 50 leading interior design firms.
- CÎROCminorCÎROC served as a presenting sponsor of the 2026 1stDibs 50 recognition program, providing sponsorship for the honoree celebration event in New York City.
- StockXminorListed as a competitor in the global secondhand luxury market alongside TheRealReal, Farfetch, and Vestiaire Collective. Not a direct partnership.
- TheRealRealminorListed as a competitor in the global secondhand luxury market. Not a direct partnership.
- FarfetchminorListed as a competitor in the global secondhand luxury market. Not a direct partnership.
- Vestiaire CollectiveminorListed as a competitor in the global secondhand luxury market. Not a direct partnership.
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
1stdibs competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Artsy: Online art marketplace connecting collectors with galleries and dealers. Directly comparable to 1stDibs in the fine art category, with shared gallery/auction-house seller base.
- The RealReal: Online authenticated luxury resale marketplace covering fashion, jewelry, watches, and home goods. Directly competes with 1stDibs in authenticated consignment and resale of luxury items.
- Vestiaire Collective: Global C2C luxury fashion resale marketplace. Directly competes with 1stDibs in authenticated luxury fashion and accessories, with overlapping brand positioning and similar take-rate monetization.
- Chairish: Online marketplace for vintage and pre-owned furniture, decor, and art. Closely comparable to 1stDibs in the furniture and home decor category, with a designer-friendly interface.
- StockX: Authenticated resale marketplace for sneakers, watches, and luxury items. Directly comparable to 1stDibs in the watches and luxury collectibles category, with similar authentication-driven value proposition.
Broad incumbents
- Sotheby's: Established global auction house for fine art, jewelry, watches, and luxury collectibles. A broader incumbent in the same high-end collectibles space, with overlapping seller base but auction-driven business model.
- Christie's: Historic global auction house covering fine art, luxury items, and collectibles. A broad incumbent comparable to 1stDibs in luxury goods provenance and authenticated resale, though operating via auctions.
- Farfetch: Global luxury fashion marketplace connecting boutiques and brands with consumers. A broader incumbent that overlaps with 1stDibs in luxury fashion and accessories, though primarily focused on new rather than resale goods.
Emerging players
- Vinted: European secondhand fashion marketplace with significant scale. An emerging player in secondhand luxury-adjacent categories that overlaps with 1stDibs' fashion resale offering, though at lower price points.
- Depop: Social-first secondhand fashion marketplace. An emerging player with partial overlap to 1stDibs' fashion category, focused on younger demographics and vintage/curated apparel.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
1stdibs social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
1stdibs leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
1stdibs funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors11 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
1stdibs M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about 1stdibs
What does 1stdibs do?
1stDibs operates an online marketplace that connects vetted third-party sellers of luxury design goods with affluent buyers and interior designers worldwide. The platform offers antique and modern furniture, jewelry, watches, fine art, and fashion from recognized dealers, supplemented by buyer protection guarantees, a Trade Program for design professionals, and editorial content.
Is 1stdibs a public or private company?
1stdibs is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was 1stdibs founded?
1stdibs was founded in 2000. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is 1stdibs based?
1stdibs is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does 1stdibs make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Marketplace transaction fees are the primary driver. The others are transaction-based revenue.
Who are 1stdibs's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Artsy, The RealReal, Vestiaire Collective, Chairish and StockX. Broad incumbents are Sotheby's, Christie's and Farfetch. Emerging players are Vinted and Depop.
Does 1stdibs have an API?
No public API is recorded for 1stdibs.
What industry is 1stdibs in?
1stdibs's product category is Online Luxury Design Marketplace. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAFABAK, Jewelry, Watches & Luxury Goods Marketplaces, with a secondary code of CRAKAFAN, Pre-owned, Vintage & Resale Luxury (Multi-category). Its NAICS code is 458 and its SIC code is 5600.