Lushpad
melvetica — September 22, 2008 — Pop Culture
References: dailycandy
Lushpad is a new online marketplace for new and used contemporary and mid-century modern furniture and fine art.
It's the designer's answer to Craigslist and could be the beginning of high-end niche market buy and sell sites that are not only eye candy, but also educational. No more digging through Craigslist or eBay's frightful interfaces for us!
Lushpad is a place for modern collectors to buy and sell their prized pieces of MCM and fine art to a niche market of qualified and enthusiastic buyers.
It's the designer's answer to Craigslist and could be the beginning of high-end niche market buy and sell sites that are not only eye candy, but also educational. No more digging through Craigslist or eBay's frightful interfaces for us!
Lushpad is a place for modern collectors to buy and sell their prized pieces of MCM and fine art to a niche market of qualified and enthusiastic buyers.
Trend Themes
1. High-end Niche Marketplaces - A trend of specialized online marketplaces for high-end, rare and valuable goods such as furniture and fine art that cater to sophisticated buyers and sellers.
2. Designer-driven Craigslist Alternatives - A trend towards designer-curated online marketplaces that offer improved usability and aesthetics for a more enjoyable buying and selling experience.
3. Educational Marketplaces - A trend towards online marketplaces that offer buyers and sellers informative resources that help them learn about niche product categories and make informed purchasing decisions.
Industry Implications
1. Online Marketplaces - Opportunity for diversified and specialized online marketplaces that cater to buyers seeking high-end goods for their homes, collections, or investments.
2. Interior Design - Opportunity for interior designers to expand their business models and include resale options that cater to higher-end and vintage-loving clientele.
3. Fine Arts - Opportunity for niche marketplaces for fine art dealers and collectors that offer an additional venue for exposing, buying, and selling valuable pieces of art.
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