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1stDibs vs Catawiki
1stDibs and Catawiki are both vintage selling platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $750–$850 on 1stDibs and $875 on Catawiki, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $750–$850 on 1stDibs and $875 on Catawiki, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- 1stDibs is the older platform — founded in 2000, 8 years before Catawiki (2008).
- 1stDibs is based in United States, Catawiki in Netherlands.
Which should you choose?
Choose 1stDibs if…
- You prefer a long track record (since 2000).
Choose Catawiki if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
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1stDibs
The high-end marketplace for antiques, design, and art - vetted professional dealers sell to a global luxury a…
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Catawiki
A European curated auction marketplace where sellers list collectibles, art, and special objects.
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| Type | Vintage selling like Chairish | Vintage selling like Chairish |
| Category | Selling & Resale | Selling & Resale |
| Vetted | Yes | Yes |
| Work from home | Yes | No |
| Fees | ~15-25% commission + monthly subscription | 12.5% seller commission on hammer price |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | 60+ countries |
| Founded | 2000 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Stock ticker | NASDAQ: DIBS | — |
| Popularity | 48 views · 0 likes | 63 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, 1stDibs or Catawiki?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $750–$850 on 1stDibs and $875 on Catawiki, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are 1stDibs and Catawiki available?
1stDibs: Worldwide. Catawiki: 60+ countries.