# "Designer" Craigslist Lushpad By melvetica | Published 2008-09-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niche-marketplaces-lushpad-the-mid-century-modern-designer-craigslist References: [dailycandy](http://www.dailycandy.com/everywhere/article/38303/Such+a+Lush?utm_source=dailycandyew&utm_medium=rss) Lushpad is a new online marketplace for new and used contemporary and [mid-century modern furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-midcentury-modern) and fine art. It's the designer's answer to Craigslist and could be the beginning of high-end niche market buy and sell sites that are not only eye candy, but also educational. No more digging through Craigslist or [eBay's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-consignment-platform) frightful interfaces for us! Lushpad is a place for modern collectors to buy and sell their prized pieces of [MCM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttingedge-wearable-furnishings-mcm-wearable-casa-intersects-luxury-fashio) and fine art to a niche market of qualified and enthusiastic buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-end Niche Marketplaces:** A trend of specialized online marketplaces for high-end, rare and valuable goods such as furniture and fine art that cater to sophisticated buyers and sellers. - **Designer-driven Craigslist Alternatives:** A trend towards designer-curated online marketplaces that offer improved usability and aesthetics for a more enjoyable buying and selling experience. - **Educational Marketplaces:** A trend towards online marketplaces that offer buyers and sellers informative resources that help them learn about niche product categories and make informed purchasing decisions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Online Marketplaces:** Opportunity for diversified and specialized online marketplaces that cater to buyers seeking high-end goods for their homes, collections, or investments. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to expand their business models and include resale options that cater to higher-end and vintage-loving clientele. - **Fine Arts:** Opportunity for niche marketplaces for fine art dealers and collectors that offer an additional venue for exposing, buying, and selling valuable pieces of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Home Decor Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-decor-for-home.md) - [Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-preowned.md) - [Extremely Luxurious Curved Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-yellow-sofa.md) - [Sleek Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nycxdesign.md) - [Online Luxury Resale Platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-consignment-platform.md) - [Sophisticated Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-furniture-design1.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Full-Service Furniture Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-offer.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio1.md)