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Barnebys

Online auction search engine for art, antiques, and collectibles

barnebys.se
Headquarters
Stockholm, Sweden
Founded year
2011
Company type
Private company
Number of employees
51–200
Industry
Online Services

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In short: Barnebys was placed into bankruptcy by its board after roughly 15 years of unprofitability.

Company announcements

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Barnebys welcomes new partners

Partners include Historia Auctionata, Prestige Whisky Auction, Casa D’aste Arcadia, Lilla Auktionsstudion, Frimärkshuset, H. W. Fichter Kunsthandel, and returning Wersching Auktionen. They cover art, antiques, coins, stamps, and fine spirits.

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Barnebys launches Featured Lots product

It allows companies to promote items at the top of search results across categories and markets for maximum exposure. Pricing is per week and category.

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Barnebys launches new advertising package

Companies can promote via banners in 1.5M monthly search alert emails with 60% open rate and high engagement. Targets dedicated buyers across eight global markets.

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Barnebys reports surge in used furniture sales

Sales on Barnebys increased 137% in 2020, driven by sustainability, uniqueness, and affordability versus fast furniture from big-box stores. Auction houses gain traction with accessible platforms.

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Dagens industri

Auction site Barnebys goes bankrupt

Auction site Barnebys has not managed to turn profitable since the start about 15 years ago. Now the company's board has put the company into bankruptcy.

Artnet

artnet Asks: Christopher Barnekow of Barnebys

As co-founder and CEO of Barnebys, Christopher Barnekow knows the auction market inside and out. Created out of a frustration with the lack of accessibility...

Forbes

The World Is For Sale: Barnebys Seeks To Become The Concierge For Auction Enthusiasts

The age-old auction industry continues to change in the face of technology's impact on buying and selling. Top auctioneers like Sotheby's and Christie's have built...

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