Catawiki Is Redefining the World of Collecting
From sneaker grails to designer furniture, the collectible expert is dedicated to preserving 21st-century icons.
Wanting to make the art of collecting a universal experience, Catawiki is democratizing the industry and bringing it right to your home.
Catawiki (a fusion of “catalog” and “wiki”) was launched in 2008 by two Dutch avid collectors-turned-entrepreneurs after spending countless hours searching online for rare comics to add to their collection with little success. This admiration lent to its mission of bringing like-minded people together to connect, share their interests, and trade their most special objects — offering everyone the platform to fulfill their passion.
The website quickly grew and in 2011 introduced its staple auction feature. Fast forward to 2024, the site has become one of the most popular destinations for special objects with over 75,000 items in auction every week. “Since our founding we’ve grown exponentially, transforming the once offline world of collectibles into an accessible, global marketplace,” Catawiki CEO, Ravi Vora tells Hypebeast. “Catawiki is leading a cultural shift. We are redefining the way people experience their passions, making it easier than ever to discover and own extraordinary pieces.”
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Ensuring all items offered are truly special, Catawiki boasts over 200 in-house experts who uphold its unparalleled quality control. They then take every object under a meticulously stringent reviewal process that sees them refuse 700,000 items per year to guarantee only the best is added to market.
Having valued and auctioned a range of iconic items including Sylvester Stallone’s Ford Mustang, a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15: The Origin of Spider-Man, a rare Tiffany Studios Oriental Poppy lamp, a Picasso drawing, and even Napoleon’s favorite wine — the expert’s specialized sourcing expertise and global reach spans dozens of categories across art, design, jewelry, fashion, classic cars, watches, wine, and much more.
This year, the online auction house has teamed up with Hypemind — Hypebeast’s culturally driven insights faction — to produce an in-depth research analysis of the most valuable, influential, and collectible items of the 21st-century in circulation as well as detailing the current consumer trends influencing the sector.
Stay tuned for more information on the Catawiki x Hypemind reports in the coming weeks. To find, sell, or search for your next valuable item, be sure to visit the Catawiki website.
