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Catawiki vs Chairish

Catawiki and Chairish are both vintage selling platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $875 on Catawiki and $600–$700 on Chairish, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.

Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify

Key differences

  • On a $1,000 payment you keep about $875 on Catawiki and $600–$700 on Chairish, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
  • Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Chairish offers PayPal.
  • Catawiki is the older platform — founded in 2008, 5 years before Chairish (2013).
  • Catawiki is based in Netherlands, Chairish in United States.

Which should you choose?

Choose Catawiki if…

  • Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
  • You prefer a long track record (since 2008).

Choose Chairish if…

  • You want to withdraw via PayPal.

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Catawiki A European curated auction marketplace where sellers list collectibles, art, and special objects. Visit Chairish A curated marketplace for vintage furniture, art, and decor - list for free, Chairish reviews listings and tak… Visit
Type Vintage selling like Chairish Vintage selling like Chairish
Category Selling & Resale Selling & Resale
Vetted Yes Yes
Work from home No Yes
Fees 12.5% seller commission on hammer price 40% Consignor or 30% Professional commission, paid plans have different rates, free to list
Payout speed — Paid via PayPal after the 48-hour return window ends
Withdraw via Bank transfer Bank transfer, PayPal
Availability 60+ countries United States
Founded 2008 2013
Headquarters Amsterdam, Netherlands San Francisco, United States
Popularity 63 views · 0 likes 40 views · 0 likes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Catawiki or Chairish?

On a $1,000 payment you keep about $875 on Catawiki and $600–$700 on Chairish, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.

Where are Catawiki and Chairish available?

Catawiki: 60+ countries. Chairish: United States.