Whoppah
Whoppah
is a Dutch online marketplace for second-hand designer furniture, interior items and art. The company was founded in 2019 by Thomas Bunnik and Evelien Bunnik-Remmelts and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Whoppah connects private sellers and professional dealers with buyers through a curated platform and provides logistics and transaction services in multiple European countries.[1]
Overview
- Type: Private
- Industry: Online marketplace, circular economy, interior design
- Founded: 2019
- Founders: Thomas Bunnik; Evelien Bunnik-Remmelts
- Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Area served: Europe (platform and logistics in multiple countries)
- Website: www.whoppah.com
History
Whoppah was established in May 2019 with the stated aim of providing a curated marketplace for pre-owned designer furniture and related interior items.[1] The platform launched web and mobile services and operates a curation process intended to maintain quality standards for listings.
Business model
Whoppah operates as a hybrid consumer-to-consumer (C2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplace. The platform lists designer furniture, lighting, artworks and decorative objects and offers optional logistics solutions, payment processing and, for selected items, authentication and seller protections. Revenue is derived primarily from commission fees on completed sales and ancillary services offered to sellers.[1]
Technology and products
Whoppah provides web and mobile applications for buyers and sellers. The company states that it uses automated tools to support listing curation and search; these tools have been described in company communications and in industry coverage as employing machine-assisted matching and image-based identification to improve discoverability.[1][2]
Mergers and acquisitions
Whoppah has made strategic acquisitions to expand its European presence:
- Design Market (2024) — In September 2024 Whoppah acquired the assets of Design Market, a French platform for vintage and designer furniture, in a transaction reported by industry press. The acquisition was described as part of Whoppah's strategy to increase its inventory and local market presence in France.[3]
- Showroommodellen (2025) — In October 2025 Whoppah acquired Showroommodellen, a Dutch outlet specialising in showroom and sample models; the acquisition was reported in trade media and noted for increasing Whoppah’s inventory and logistics options in the Benelux market.[4]
Reception
Trade publications and industry commentators have discussed Whoppah in the context of circular economy marketplaces for design. Comparative coverage places the platform among other European second-hand design marketplaces.[5] Consumer review aggregators show generally positive customer feedback on product selection and curation, alongside occasional reports of delivery delays; such review platforms are typically used to summarize user sentiment rather than as primary independent coverage of company performance.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "About Whoppah – Mission and Vision". Whoppah. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Thomas Bunnik van Whoppah meest innovatieve leider van Nederland". Emerce. 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Whoppah zet stap naar Frankrijk, kracht bij met overname Design Market". RetailTrends. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Whoppah neemt Showroommodellen over". Emerce. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Circular furniture marketplaces in Europe". GlobalEyez. 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ "Whoppah Reviews". Trustpilot. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
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