Dagmar Design

Excellent range and quality of mid-century furniture. Purchased a re-upholstered sofa and very pleased with workmanship. Great customer service throughout - would highly recommend.

MANIPULATIVE, DISHONEST AND UNRELIABLE.

I am a client on 1stDibs, I’ve been always very happy with the way my purchases happened.

April 3rd 2020 I’ve made an offer on the platform to purchase a Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950’s to Dagmar Design London at US$11,000.
The response from the seller Mr. Aaron Fitzgedald was negative to my price offered, his counter offer was US$12,885,58.
From that counter offer, I replied that unfortunately my budget was not allowing me to spend much more than my offer and that I will pass for this time.
From that moment, Mr. Fitzgedald didn’t let it go, I received an extra US$400 discount telling me that 1stDibs was giving coupons away that he will give me one and somehow the offer changed to GBP and became £9,875 + shipping.
I again said that I will pass.
After many more messages, Mr. Fitzgedald suggested to send me some Sheepskin samples and a collectors catalogue book (that I never received).
I received the sheepskin along with a letter suggesting to make the sale directly without going through 1stDibs, telling me that the platform charge a large commissions.
The offer went back to US$ at $11,500 + shipping.
I told him I will think about it.
We finally exchanged our mobile No and on June 8th 2020, we agreed to (changing currency again now to Eur) €10,200 + shipping at €200 for a total €10400.
€10200 is equal to $12,600 which is very close to his first offer on 1stDibs at $12,885.58.

The chair arrived at the address requested August 1st 20 with a big bump.
After multiple messages, emails Mr. Fitzgedald finally replied October 27th 20.
The explanation is that the bump is normal, that this is an old piece and while reupholstering the bump came and that nothing could be done.
I then requested a conservator report and condition report prior to shipment and a certificate of authenticity.
At this day January 15th 2021, I didn’t get any of my requests from Mr. Fitzgedald.

I found this all story very manipulative, with a lot of shenanigans , a lie on authenticity of the goods not to mention that if this piece is a fake, I paid a lot of money for it.

A beautiful Ole Wanscher armchair and excellent service in upholstering to my choice

Grey

Very happy with my mid-century chairs from Dagmar. Aaron made sure they were of the highest quality and shipping to the US was perfect! I would buy again from Dagmar. Thank you!

We have purchased a range of mid-century Scandinavian furniture from Dagmar over the past few months, ranging from side tables and chests to custom-upholstered chairs and sofas. All pieces have been of exceptional quality, and have been expertly restored and refinished to an as-new condition. Dagmar’s furniture also represents good value given the high standard of the pieces.
Aaron and Mark have been consistently knowledgeable and helpful, with rapid delivery of in-stock items by a careful and polite delivery company.
We would not hesitate to purchase additional items from Dagmar, and indeed they would always be our first port of call for mid-century furniture.

Dagmar Design has been an amazing source of mid-century furniture and custom made upholstered chairs and sofas. Our family has recently purchased 2 custom made upholstered Kari chairs and 1 custom made (to custom measurements) upholstered sofa to match the Kari chairs. Both the sofa and the chairs were upholstered in the most comfortable and rich sheepskin. In addition, we have purchased a rosewood table which we have placed between the two upholstered chairs. Dagmar Design is located in London, and we live in New York City, but the entire experience - from the beginning of the discussions for the creation of both the two chairs and the sofa, to the creative process, to the custom measurements - was a true pleasure. The entire Dagmar Design team - Aaron, Mark, and Milena - were the epitome of professionalism. We were well informed - every step of the way - during the fashioning and the craft of the sofa and chairs. The international delivery was seamless. Both the table and the sofa as well as the chairs were delivered directly to our apartment with white glove service to bring the pieces from the truck out on the street up to our apartment. Further, and I must add - most importantly, the prompt response to all our emails and questions was beyond compare. We are so happy with the final result, and cannot wait to continue our relationship with Dagmar Design. We want them to furnish our entire apartment!

Thank you, Aaron, Milena, and Mark. We look forward to continue to work with you in the future.

Angelo

Be careful of this company. I ordered a skirt £225, when the parcel arrived I was asked for an additional £55 for delivery. I refused and to date not a penny has been refunded !!!