1stdibs

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.

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

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

• Online luxury marketplace
• Antique furniture sales
• Designer jewelry platform
• Fine art marketplace
• Interior design trade

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core 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

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MieleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026Miele 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 RohlminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026House 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.
• CÎROCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026CÎROC served as a presenting sponsor of the 2026 1stDibs 50 recognition program, providing sponsorship for the honoree celebration event in New York City.
• StockXminorOthers · 11 April 2026Listed as a competitor in the global secondhand luxury market alongside TheRealReal, Farfetch, and Vestiaire Collective. Not a direct partnership.
• TheRealRealminorOthers · 11 April 2026Listed as a competitor in the global secondhand luxury market. Not a direct partnership.
• FarfetchminorOthers · 11 April 2026Listed as a competitor in the global secondhand luxury market. Not a direct partnership.
• Vestiaire CollectiveminorOthers · 11 April 2026Listed as a competitor in the global secondhand luxury market. Not a direct partnership.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct 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

• Xx.com/1stdibs
• Facebookfacebook.com/1stdibs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1stdibs-com

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors11 records

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M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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