Total Retail Talks Chairish's CEO on Bringing Style, Speed, Sustainability and Tariff Relief to Shoppers
Aug 4, 2025
Gregg Brockway, Co-founder and CEO of Chairish, shares insights from his journey creating a marketplace for vintage furniture and decor. He discusses the surge in consumer demand for sustainable and stylish home items, driven by rising tariffs and supply chain challenges. Brockway highlights the importance of personal connections in business and how they tailor their offerings for a diverse customer base. The conversation dives into the evolving landscape of home furnishings, focusing on the need for improved services for both consumers and interior designers.
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Founding Chairish from Personal Pain
- Gregg and his wife Anna founded Chairish after experiencing challenges moving and furnishing new homes.
- They identified a broken secondary market for home furnishings and decided to build a solution together.
Leveraging Experience and Team
- Gregg founded Chairish leveraging previous entrepreneurial success and team from Hotwire and TripIt.
- Anna's retail experience and family ties to furniture helped shape the business.
Vintage Market Demand Drivers
- The vintage furniture market is fragmented and inefficient but growing due to consumer desire for unique, sustainable style.
- Chairish focuses on exceptional pieces and curates to appeal to design lovers seeking uniqueness over showroom style.