1stDibs Debuts ‘Objects of Desire’: Its First-Ever Podcast Exploring the Intersection of Design and Emotion

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1stDibs, a leading marketplace for extraordinary design, today announced the official launch of ‘Objects of Desire,’ a new podcast hosted by 1stDibs Editorial Director Tony Freund and interior designer Noz Nozawa.

Moving beyond the transactional nature of a marketplace, Objects of Desire aims to humanize the brand by focusing on cultural storytelling. In each bi-weekly episode, Freund and Nozawa sit down with high-profile guests from diverse creative disciplines to discuss a single art or design object that holds deep meaning—an "obsession" that acts as a touchstone or memory for the guest.

"Everyone has that one piece that isn't just an object, but a reflection of who they once were or who they aspire to be," says Freund. "The things we gravitate to aren’t always determined by ‘taste’ or aesthetics, and this podcast is where the world’s most interesting people share the personally revealing stories behind the objects they love."

Season One Guest Lineup:

The debut season features 8 episodes with a roster of guests that includes:

• Patricia Clarkson (Actress)
• Elizabeth Gilbert (Author)
• Jerry Saltz (Art Critic) and Wendy Goodman (Design Editor)
• Molly Rogers (Costume Designer)
• Brigette Romanek (Interior Designer)
• Detox (Drag Artist)
• Dan Rosen (Comedian and Journalist)
• Jenny Walton (Artist, Designer, and Vintage Fashion Expert)

A Sophisticated, "Unbuttoned" Experience:

The podcast is designed to be polished but "unbuttoned," combining professional design expertise with an intimate and accessible look at the "heart and gossip" underpinning the high-end world of art and design. Introspective, 1stDibs’ weekly digital magazine, has commissioned content that dives more deeply into the stories of each object’s creator.

How to Listen:

Objects of Desire launches today, March 31, with new episodes dropping every other Tuesday. Listeners can subscribe and stream on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

About 1stDibs:

1stDibs is a leading marketplace for extraordinary design. We capture the magic of the world's most coveted items, connecting those seeking beautiful things with highly vetted sellers and makers in vintage, antique, and contemporary furniture, home decor, art, jewelry, and fashion.