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At home with Ineke
Next up on our home visit series, where we go to your house to get to know you, your style and your relationship with secondhand and design. This time, we went to meet Ineke (81), born and raised in Amsterdam. She lives in one of the most charming courtyards in the city centre of our capital, and her small apartment is a true treasure trove.
At home with Cliff
Next up on our home visit series, where we go to your house to get to know you, your style and your relationship with secondhand and design. This time, we went to meet Cliff (38), a Dutch freelance illustrator living in the green part of Utrecht with a passion for beautiful things.
At home with Maike
Next up on our home visit series, where we go to your house to get to know you, your style and your relationship with secondhand and design. This time, we went to meet Maike (29), a German-born photographer and creative marketing freelancer living in the vibrant part of Amsterdam-West.
At home with Anthea
We are excited to present you a new serie where we go to your house to get to know you, your style and your relationship with secondhand and design. To kick-off, we went to meet Anthea (29), a half-romanian half-dutch creative director working and living in the bustling center of Amsterdam.
Whoppah appoints Gregory Kukolj as Chief Growth Officer
Whoppah, Europe's largest online marketplace for second-hand design, has appointed Gregory Kukolj as Chief Growth Officer effective June 1. Kukolj has held various top international positions at Heineken, Booking.com and Marktplaats.nl, among others, and is considered an authority on e-commerce and marketing.
7 in 10 people are willing to buy used furniture
A recent survey by Panelwizzard commissioned by Whoppah, the marketplace for second-hand interior and art, shows that more and more people are willing to buy second-hand furniture and interior items. In particular, people between the ages of 30 and 39 are the most willing (82.3% women and 77.8% men), while people aged 60 and older are the least willing (70.6% women and 61.9% men).
Whoppah expands to the French market
Whoppah, Europe's largest online marketplace for second-hand design, is now officially active in France. By entering the second largest market in Europe, Whoppah significantly expands its offer for buyers and sellers on its platform. With the expansion into France, Whoppah is now active in four European countries.
Find Germany's top cities for vintage design shops
Whoppah has determined the number of second-hand shopping opportunities in the 20 largest German cities. With around 25 shops per 100,000 inhabitants, Nuremberg has the most second-hand shops in Germany. Hamburg is in last place with only eight shops per 100,000 inhabitants.
Murano glass
Today, we take you on a trip to Murano in Italy to learn more about Murano glass. These beautiful hand-blown items have been a household name for centuries for their sophisticated designs and high quality. Today, glassware as decoration in your interiors is hip again. At Whoppah, you will find a whole host of Murano glassware - true works of art and utterly timeless. Discover the pure craftsmanship of Murano.
Joe Colombo
An iconic Italian chair that seems to become even more popular every year is Joe Colombo's Elda Chair. You hate it or you love it. I definitely fall into the latter category, which is why we recently gave this icon a place in our living room. The chair exudes power and when you sit in it, you are one with the comfortable design. This week, with Whoppah Explores, we dive into the world of the extraordinary Italian designer Joe Colombo.
Here's how to create an enviable and comfortable home office
Whether you work from home a few days a week, run a business, study or just need a quiet place to update the administration. You naturally prefer to do that in a comfortable, stylish and productive workspace. A nice home office invites you to spend more time and work in a relaxed way, leaving you with enough energy for other things at the end of the day. So here are four tips for setting up a great workplace
Eclectic interior style: all you need to know!
While most people still say "eclec-what?", it has surely not escaped the notice of interior design enthusiasts: the eclectic interior design style is incredibly popular. The eclectic style is not actually a particular style. It is the 'borrowing' of a variety of styles and ideas from different time periods. Think mixing a Sixties Space Age lamp , a Memphis design cabinet and a sleek Scandinavian dining area. The whole thing is dressed up with bright colours and graphic patterns with the aim of creating harmony. That sounds quite complex and it is, but when done right it's a picture. So in this Whoppah explores with you, we like to take you on our quest to find out what is eclectic design? You can see a beautiful example on the right. Photo rights: Ian Phillips
Artemide: Illuminating Innovation and Timeless Design in Italian Lighting
Artemide is known as the leader in Italian design lamps. For over 60 years, they have been bringing innovative lamps to market that are characterised as 'design classics'. My admiration for this brand is great, because staying at the forefront of innovative design for 60 years is a remarkable achievement. This week, we dive into Italian brand Artemide with Whoppah explores.
Lost Romance pop-up experience in our showroom
At Whoppah, we like to give creativity space. That is why you can admire a beautiful art installation by design duo Daniëlle Malestein and Willemijn Bos in our showroom until 26 February, focusing on the theme of romance. In this installation, art and design fuse together to create a tantalising show that will set all your senses on edge. Daniëlle and Willemijn explain how the design came about:
Whoppah explores: Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. It's high time to find out more about this world architect!
Whoppah explores: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
One of the most iconic design chairs is the Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe. The chair was exhibited in 1929 during the World Exhibition in Barcelona and is one of the best-selling designer armchairs ever. It is amazing how a chair has not lost its popularity for more than 90 years and remains a symbol of elegant and modern design. That is why this week is an ode to architect and furniture designer Mies van der Rohe.
Whoppah explores: Eames Lounge Chair
The Eames Lounge Chair is undoubtedly one of the most popular lounge chairs ever made. The iconic chair was released by The Herman Miller Company in 1956 and is here to stay. Do you dream of such a beautiful copy? We share 5 facts about this legendary lounge chair and we spoke to Aksel, Eames connoisseur and trader, about the differences between the vintage and recent models of this chair.