Cool Hunting

For those who've fantasized about a furniture-buying trip to Copenhagen, Deconet is an online modern furniture marketplace. Like 1stdibs with a more modern focus, the site connects buyers and sellers from all around the globe.

From famous designers like Arne Jacobsen and Eames to lesser or even totally unknown, Deconet has it all. Besides tables and chairs, they offer lighting, carpet, storage and ceramics. They also host one of the worlds largest modern design databases, with images and reference prices in addition to extensive information about the designers themselves, all under the heading Decopedia, like a Wikepedia for furniture fanatics.

Unlike Craigslist, with Deconet you can securely purchase vintage furniture, which makes a difference when you're buying an original Wegner. They put your payment in client escrow until you have received your furniture from the seller, who are all registered and approved by Deconet's industry specialists. You also know you're getting a fair price thanks to their price reference guide, which will come to include over 10,000 historic prices of classic furniture.

Whether you're in need of new furniture or just interested in ogling design classics, Deconet provides a great opportunity to find one-off pieces and an abundance of information on the topic.