Catawiki is an online auction platform for buying and selling special items and collectibles. It was founded in 2008 as an online community for collectors and has been hosting weekly online auctions since 2011, offering various categories such as vintage comic books, model trains, coins, watches, art, jewellery, and classic cars.

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Catawiki is the leading online marketplace to buy and sell special objects. Over 75,000 objects are offered in auction every week - each reviewed and selected by one of Catawiki’s hundreds of in-house experts specialised in Art, Design, Jewellery, Fashion, Classic Cars, Collectables and much more. Catawiki is headquartered in Amsterdam with over 750 employees across the world.

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Anyone celebrating Pokémon Day?

Our expert, Wouter Korst, recently shared insights with Telegraaf about the Pokémon craze and the special Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum collection. Check out the interview here:  https://lnkd.in/gdJa_YyG

This April, Catawiki will debut at Milan Design Week in collaboration with nicole uniquole and Masterly, the renowned Dutch pavilion in Milano. 

Our exhibition in the Palazzo Giureconsulti brings together a series of emerging creators who were tasked by Uniquole and our design experts to respond to iconic designs from world renowned designers such as Eames and Le Corbusier. The presentation will be mirrored in a one-of-a-kind online auction titled “Homage”, curated by Uniquole, and will launch on the 15th April, the eve of Masterly’s opening, for a limited time.

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dyndPuM3. 
Pieces featured by Stefan Scholten and Laurène Guarneri.

We’re now in Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our newest office in Lisbon. This marks our eighth establishment in Europe and a significant step in our mission to connect special objects with enthusiasts worldwide.

“We’re excited to be able to keep expanding Catawiki’s presence across Europe, especially in a vibrant city such as Lisbon. We're looking forward to becoming an integral part of the city's dynamic tech community.” - commented Iolanda M., CPO

Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eaXenRQp

Our new office will be situated in the heart of the city, come meet us and say hello on March 5th: https://lnkd.in/eEWnpuWR

Explore the enduring allure of vintage fashion in 2024 as Catawiki's fashion experts, Fleur Engelina Julietta Feijen and Stefania Jesi share insights with Vogue. 

From Mugler's striking dresses to the subtle luxury of Max Mara jackets, Ferragamo's timeless designer bags, and the timeless elegance of Loro Piana's cashmere scarves, the article highlights key vintage investments for the year. In 2024, fashion enthusiasts seek unique, sustainable, and story-telling pieces to elevate their wardrobes. 

Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dUWsjnmb.

We are delighted to feature 'Icons of Design' in collaboration with Architectural Digest, an online auction featuring extraordinary creations from design masters like Ettore Sottsass and Mies Van Der Rohe, Mario Bellini and Max Ingrand. 

In this interview, our expert Riccardo Forti talks about his passion for design, his role as Catawiki expert, shares insights on making first steps in the world of online auctions, and highlights iconic pieces on sale like Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona daybed and Mario Bellini's Camaleonda sofa. 

Read more to discover the world of design history and how to navigate the auction with expert guidance: https://lnkd.in/ehdCq8WV.

We're excited to co-host the next Women in Product NL meetup on Wednesday, Feb 21, at our Amsterdam office.

Join us for all things product and hear from our very own Emily Ingham and Maria Dinca. RSVP below 👇

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Spirits are high for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the first Games since the pandemic. This celebration will boost collector interest in all kinds of sports memorabilia, one of the fastest growing categories on Catawiki, with nearly 60% growth in overall sales in the past year. 

Catawiki experts point to a rising interest in the Greek origins of the Games, with emblematic items such as coins, Greek and Roman busts, and various classical design objects, as well as memorabilia autographed by sports legends and rookie athletes. 

Discover our 'Insider Tips from Catawiki Experts: The guide on what to buy (and why) in 2024': https://lnkd.in/dUQ8CyTV.

For this month’s role spotlight, we’re calling on all interns passionate about brand, marketing, and communications! Join our world of unique items and help us tell their stories: 

✨ Social Media Intern 
✨ Brand Design Intern 
✨ Marketing Events Intern 
✨ Communications Intern 
✨ Brand Marketing Intern, Strategy & Campaigns 

Links in comments 👇

At Catawiki we have access to a profound pool of knowledge. It's the expertise of our hundreds of in-house experts, each with long-standing experience in their respective categories, from art to design, classic cars, collectables and more, who offer over 75,000 special objects in auction every week. This is what makes us unique, our secret sauce.

This year we collaborated with Nina Siegal, Culture Writer at The New York Times, and asked our experts what objects to look out for in 2024. The result is our 'Insider Tips from Catawiki Experts: The guide on what to buy (and why) in 2024.' Inside, you'll find seven themes to discover what's in store for us this year, along with concrete tips for informed purchases.

Discover the 51 must-have objects to keep an eye on this year here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUQ8CyTV.

Whether as an investment, gift, or collector's item: coins are trending. 🪙 
Over the past five years, coin sales on Catawiki have almost doubled. Notably, in the last year alone, the World Coins category has seen a remarkable surge, experiencing a sales increase of over 25% on our marketplace. 

From 2 to 4 February 2024, we are honoured to be at World Money Fair Berlin, the world's largest coin fair, opening its doors in Berlin. We will be presenting 12 incredible collector coins, in addition to the rich selection of ancient and modern coins always available on Catawiki: https://lnkd.in/dtUvZwVz. 

If you are passionate about all things coin, bullion or banknotes, come visit us at the stand (E2) in Convention Hall 1! 😊

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