1stDibs operates a global online marketplace connecting buyers with curated sellers of luxury design items including vintage, antique, and contemporary furniture, home décor, jewelry, watches, art, and fashion. The platform serves individual consumers and interior design professionals through a network of independent sellers, generating revenue from seller subscription fees, transaction commissions, and marketing services. The company differentiates through rigorous seller vetting, fraud protection, and trust mechanisms such as authenticity guarantees and money-back promises, which enable consumers to confidently purchase high-value items online.