DECASO Introduces New Authenticity Policy

Furniture World News Desk on 6/22/2018

DECASO, an online luxury destination for those seeking and selling world-class bespoke, vintage and antique furniture, décor and art, recently announced an updated Authenticity Policy. Effective September 1, 2018, DECASO will become the industry’s first luxury marketplace to ban reproductions, making its collection of pieces by some of the world’s most respected dealers even more esteemed.

“It’s with great pride that DECASO debuts its new Authenticity Policy, reinforcing our goal of becoming the most trusted online source for original and authentic decorative art, furniture, lighting and objects,” said Kendra Frisbie, President of DECASO. “As the industry grows, concern for quality standards and authenticity becomes more and more pertinent, and we look forward to working with our trusted dealers to ensure exceptional curation and an unparalleled experience inclusive of trust and transparency within the community.”

The Authenticity Policy will rely on dealers to largely self-monitor their pieces. Further, however, DECASO has selected a group of trusted advisors to participate in its vetting committee to validate items and help resolve any issues regarding authenticity.

DECASO welcomes authentic and original pieces that have reliable documentation supporting their validity. Additionally, DECASO will allow pieces titled “attributed to” on the site, subject to the dealer being able to verify the said attribution with supporting materials. Original bespoke, contemporary and artisan works are also encouraged. While DECASO endorses unique and interesting pieces of quality across eras, items should stand on their own merits. DECASO will not allow re-editions or direct reproductions of iconic designs, and therefore, phrases like “in the style of” or “in the manner of” are not allowed to reference a maker or designer, only a style or era.

By implementing its new policy, DECASO aims to gain further buyer trust and confidence for its dealer community. Frisbie continued, “Our sophisticated buyers and dealers value authenticity and fair representation and feel DECASO’s new policy bolsters our position as a highly-curated source that all members of the community feel confident and excited to be a part of. We are proud to play an integral role in the long-term solution for combatting fakes and unauthenticated pieces.”

For more information, visit: www.decaso.com.

More about DECASO: DECASO is the online home for the world’s top modernism and antique dealers. Started in 2016 by the creators of Chairish and a group of top modernism and antique dealers, DECASO provides a powerful sales and marketing platform to the design industry with a proven technology platform and a dealer-friendly business model. For more information please visit,www.decaso.com. For more information on dealers by region, visit www.decaso.com/shop/list/by-region.