The company unveils a localized website for Germany, with France to follow
NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 1stDibs, a leading marketplace for extraordinary design, today expanded its European presence by unveiling a localized site for Germany. The site will enable local buyers to browse and receive customer support in their local language and view tailored search results. The company also plans to unveil a localized site in France next month.
1stDibs provides a platform for a wide breadth of inventory from a vetted selection of over 4,700 sellers and dealers from around the globe. Spanning vintage, antique, and contemporary furniture, home décor, fine art, jewelry, watches, and fashion, 1stDibs offers over $14 billion in one-of-a-kind pieces across a variety of price points while ensuring exceptional quality.
In 2021, about 40% of 1stDibs sellers, one-third of traffic, and one-fifth of buyers were located outside the United States, with a strong presence in Western Europe.
“France and Germany are our two largest non-English speaking markets, and we are thrilled to be able to offer our customers a more native shopping experience,” said David Rosenblatt, Chief Executive Officer. “These consumers can look forward to browsing, bidding in auctions, negotiating purchases, checking out and arranging delivery of the best design products from all over the world in their local language.”
Users of the platform in Germany can now enjoy a search process…