6 Ways to Shop on 1stdibs
The proud online home of “the most beautiful things on earth,” 1stdibs is a website that any designer, studio owner, or furniture lover should know about. Its catalog swells with beautiful antiques and lovingly-crafted artisanal pieces. It also happens to be the exclusive Web shop for Doud Studios.
As you head to 1stdibs looking for a new furniture piece, we invite you to keep these strategies in mind—smart ways to get the most out of your online shopping experience.
How to Shop on 1stdibs
- Know how much items are worth.
If you’re a designer or a studio owner, you probably already have a good sense of how much antique and artisanal furniture is worth. If you’re not a professional in the space, however, you may benefit from following along with some estate sales, auctions, antique fairs, and local shops—giving you a good framework for cost and value.
- Be clear about the item’s condition.
When you buy from an online shop like Doud Studios, you know you’re getting something that’s custom, made-to-order just for you. If buying from an antique furniture purveyor, though, it’s important to get clear detail about the state the piece is in. (Thankfully, 1stdibs is great about providing this information.)
- Know your space.
Any time you buy a piece of furniture, it’s important to know where it’s going, to ensure that it will fit there, and to be thoughtful about how it will look amidst the other furniture and décor in that area. Take some time to measure and think through your space.
- Browse curated collections.
One of the great pleasures of 1stdibs is that it’s essentially a curated site—meaning that it offers different collections that are hand-picked by real experts. Simply browsing these curated selections can be a great way to broaden your horizons and discover some new favorite pieces.
- Don’t worry about shipping.
Another positive thing about 1stdibs is that shipping is easy and affordable—in fact, it’s free for anyone in the United States! That’s one thing you don’t need to worry about too much as you choose your items.
- Follow your favorite designers.
If you buy a piece from a particular designer or seller—like Doud Studios—make a note of them, and consider following them on social media. That’s a good way to stay in the loop and to discover more great pieces from someone whose taste you trust.
Start Shopping 1stdibs Today
Use these tips to guide you through your 1stdibs experience—and when you visit the site, make sure you check out the latest pieces from Doud Studios! Contact us directly with any further questions.