DE RE PODCAST

Thomas Bunnik

Podcast

Episode #88

Summary

From celebrities with a passion for vintage to a profitable international platform. In this episode, we speak with Thomas Bunnik, founder of Whoppah, about building a professional marketplace for high-quality second-hand design and art. How do you make circular business commercially successful? What does it take to scale in a niche market? And how do you turn second-hand from an alternative into the new norm?
“If you want to build something circular, you also have to make it economically successful.” - Thomas Bunnik, Whoppah @ReTheAgency

Summary

From celebrities with a passion for vintage to a profitable international platform. In this episode, we speak with Thomas Bunnik, founder of Whoppah, about building a professional marketplace for high-quality second-hand design and art. How do you make circular business commercially successful? What does it take to scale in a niche market? And how do you turn second-hand from an alternative into the new norm?

About

Thomas Bunnik is a Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of Whoppah, an online marketplace focused on high-quality second-hand design furniture and vintage interiors. He co-founded the platform with the vision of making iconic design pieces more accessible while promoting a more circular approach to the furniture industry.

Under his leadership, Whoppah has grown into a fast-scaling European platform, connecting design lovers, collectors, and professional sellers. Bunnik is recognized for combining digital innovation with a strong emphasis on sustainability, positioning Whoppah as a modern alternative to traditional furniture retail.

About

Thomas Bunnik is a Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of Whoppah, an online marketplace focused on high-quality second-hand design furniture and vintage interiors. He co-founded the platform with the vision of making iconic design pieces more accessible while promoting a more circular approach to the furniture industry.

Under his leadership, Whoppah has grown into a fast-scaling European platform, connecting design lovers, collectors, and professional sellers. Bunnik is recognized for combining digital innovation with a strong emphasis on sustainability, positioning Whoppah as a modern alternative to traditional furniture retail.

Summary

From celebrities with a passion for vintage to a profitable international platform. In this episode, we speak with Thomas Bunnik, founder of Whoppah, about building a professional marketplace for high-quality second-hand design and art. How do you make circular business commercially successful? What does it take to scale in a niche market? And how do you turn second-hand from an alternative into the new norm?