Selency is an Online Repository for Used Furniture
Joey Haar — October 26, 2016 — Art & Design
References: brocantelab & techcrunch
Selency is a French startup aiming to make it easier for consumers to decorate their homes with luxurious but affordable furniture. Anyone interested in antique and vintage furniture knows that buying unused pieces or reproductions is prohibitively expensive, but finding used furniture for sale can be tricky. Selency streamlines the process, allowing consumers to sell their vintage pieces through an easy e-commerce interface.
While sites like Craigslist allow consumers to buy and sell goods directly with one another, they lack essentials for people serious about purchasing antique furniture. Through Selency, sellers are required to upload high quality photos and post specs about the item's dimensions. Further, Selency allows buyers to either pick up the pieces they purchase themselves (for free) or to pay to have their pieces delivered.
While sites like Craigslist allow consumers to buy and sell goods directly with one another, they lack essentials for people serious about purchasing antique furniture. Through Selency, sellers are required to upload high quality photos and post specs about the item's dimensions. Further, Selency allows buyers to either pick up the pieces they purchase themselves (for free) or to pay to have their pieces delivered.
Trend Themes
1. Online Vintage Furniture Marketplaces - Opportunity for businesses to create online platforms that connect sellers and buyers of vintage furniture, providing a streamlined and trusted shopping experience.
2. Affordable Luxury Furniture - Disruption potential in the industry for companies that offer luxurious but affordable furniture options, tapping into the growing demand for high-quality furniture at accessible prices.
3. E-commerce Solutions for Secondhand Goods - Businesses can explore the development of e-commerce platforms specialized in facilitating the buying and selling of used items, providing a convenient and reliable online marketplace.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - Opportunities exist for businesses within the e-commerce industry to create platforms that cater to the specific needs of buying and selling vintage furniture.
2. Furniture - Furniture companies can tap into the trend by offering affordable luxury furniture options, providing value to customers seeking high-quality pieces at reasonable prices.
3. Marketplace Platforms - Disruptive potential for marketplace platforms that focus on facilitating the trade of secondhand goods, catering to the growing demand for sustainable and pre-owned products.
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