Why Modernista ?

At the beginning six months ago, the idea was simple: to create a platform to source, monitor and aggregate the best pieces and the best prices, with the intention of acquiring them later. Unfortunately, purchasing every object is not feasible for us—it would require enormous capital and storage space.

So we asked ourselves: why not share our experience, our knowledge and our technology with those who have already purchased from us, with our most loyal clients? Why not highlight the most sought-after pieces, undervalued objects and the best opportunities on the market? Especially in a time of uncertainty and increased attention to spending, why not offer total transparency?

Modernista.ch is not a simple vintage sales website. It is a platform designed primarily for collectors, as well as for dealers and galleries looking for carefully curated design and vintage pieces, approached with seriousness, transparency and professionalism.

We clearly differentiate ourselves from traditional vintage furniture retailers by having developed an innovative, customer-oriented business model, built to offer the best real market prices, without opaque practices, hidden markups or fictional pricing. Over the past six months, we have worked relentlessly to create an advanced, user-friendly platform rich in features, designed for those who truly understand the value of design.

Total transparency

Unlike many platforms that apply hidden costs, excessive commissions, annual fees or resell visitors’ data to advertising companies, Modernista.ch makes visible:

• the actual acquisition cost of each product,
• the location of the item,
• the original prices requested by private sellers,
• travel and handling costs.

We do not apply commissions to either sellers or buyers. Our goal is to eliminate any ambiguity and allow clients to know exactly what they are paying for and why.

Customer features

Modernista.ch offers a complete and personalized experience:

• receive price notifications for items of interest,
• make custom offers,
• save the most interesting listings,
• keep full control over orders and purchases.

Clients can also sell without commissions. We take care of everything else, including collection, delivery, item evaluation, reconditioning, restoration, storage, packaging, shipping and payments.

A tailored service

Modernista.ch goes beyond displaying objects: we actively search for the best buying opportunities in the vintage and design market. Upon request, and for a clear, fixed hourly fee, we manage the entire process to ensure a smooth, secure and transparent experience.

Modernista.ch is for those who want to know

Choosing Modernista.ch means choosing a platform that respects the intelligence of collectors, enhances authentic design and places transparency at the heart of every transaction.