The Most Popular Trade Sources

First of all, what are trade sources? 

Trade sources are vendors that sell wholesale goods directly to designers as opposed to selling to the general public. As an interior designer, you can open an account with a trade vendor and receive a trade discount on your orders. You may choose to add a mark up to this price or offer it to your client at the discounted price as a perk for working with you. In addition to competitive pricing, other benefits of having a trade account are a more streamlined customer service experience and exclusive access to one-of-a kind products. 

Here are the most popular trade sources of the moment.

McGee & Co.

Once you know McGee & Co. you start to see their products everywhere. This company offers a 3 level trade discount, with the discount increasing the more you spend throughout the calendar year. They also offer trade account added benefits such as free shipping and samples. McGee & Co. boasts a full array of products, from vintage pieces to a wide range of textiles; you’ll definitely be able to find the perfect piece for your client.

Four Hands 

 Austin, Texas based brand Four Hands draws inspiration from world travels and the company prides itself on their passion for unique design and furniture. They are one of the top wholesale vendors in the world, with offices all over the globe. They’ve landed themselves on the Inc. 5000 list 13 times. With over 1,000 new products a year, you can find a range of pieces to meet your clients’ style needs. Their newest products can be shopped in their look book. A trade membership will grant discounted rates, increasingly the more you spend. 

 1st Dibs 

Welcome to the Louvre of online shopping. 1st Dibs is home to over a million high-end pieces, from furniture and art to even fashion and jewelry. New pieces are added weekly from trusted vendors around the globe. In addition to shopping prestigious pieces for your clients, 1st Dibs promises a price-match guarantee, buyer protection, insured delivery and dedicated customer support.  

 Lulu and Georgia 

LA based vendor Lulu and Georgia is gaining popularity and with good reason. Being ahead of the trend for them is key.  With pieces being sourced from all over the world as well as designed in-house, you are sure to find something cutting edge for your client.  In addition to the wholesale discount on products, you can also look forward to first chance access to collaborations with popular designers such as Sarah Sherman Samuel and Shea McGee when you join their trade program.  

Rejuvenation

 Rejuvenation has a wide variety of interior design products, from furniture to hardware, you will be able to meet your client’s needs with their catalogue. Owned by Williams-Sonoma Inc. (along with Pottery Barn and West Elm, to name a few) their home goods are “based on the best pieces of the past, designed for today, and made to last for years to come.” Perks of opening a trade vendor account with Rejuvenation include special pricing,  metal and textile samples delivered within 7-10 days, and representatives in every time zone of the mainland U.S. 

 Kelly Wearstler 

Kelly Wearstler is another name that may ring a bell. Started in 1995 as an interior design studio, the LA based company has evolved into a multifaceted lifestyle brand with an impressive line up of home design products. The brand’s style is a mix of sophistication and luxury with vibrant colors and pieces. Trade members receive a 15-30% discount.

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XX, Danae