Ouno Design - Wholesale Sales to Retailers and Interior Designers
We are primarily an online seller, but we do deal with a small number of retailers. And we are an ideal product source for interior designers.
We are always available by phone at (604) 216-1103.
Email: click here.
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Our Wholesale Policies: Summary and Table of Contents
1. Which items we can discount, and how we can work with you.
2. Our suggested minimum order: 3.
3. Wholesale discount to retailers is 25%- 30% off our listed web price (depending on item) unless we negotiate otherwise. Web prices are in Canadian dollars.
4. We do not offer items on commission to retailers except in rare cases.
5. Suggested products for retailers.
6. Shipping policy.
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1. What Products We Can Offer You on a Wholesale Basis
Please note that we are effectively an artisanal production studio, which means that we produce largely by hand from a variety of materials. Generally, most of our items come only in small limited editions or are even one-of-a-kind pieces, because they tend to be made from vintage collectible materials we acquire in small quantities. If you are willing to work in smaller unique editions, or to work with us on specific lines, we can always work something out. (Please see our "Suggested Products" below for a list of our items that we can produce in larger runs).
Individual items already appearing on our website are not available
to retailers for wholesale discount. It is too time-consuming for us to photograph and to upload one-of-a-kind items to our site, to then discount them. If you are interested in purchasing an item, please ask us if we can produce something similar for you. We can work together to produce something interesting for your shop or clients. If you absolutely must have one of the one-of-a-kind items already on our website, contact us and we'll see what we can do.
2. Suggested Minimum Order
Our suggested minimum order of most items is 3.
3. Wholesale Discounts
Wholesale price for small orders is 25-30% off our posted website prices. Please note that our own customers get a discount for buying in quantity. They can buy 3 textile pillows in our $95 range for the discounted price of $225, which is already nearly a 25% discount.
NOTE TO RETAILERS ABOUT OUR PRICES AND QUALITY:
Because of the labour-intensive nature of our product and the degree of care and hand-production, we consider our web prices to be already very low. Our retailers generally set their prices for our items higher than we do on our website.
Who buys our high-end products? Our customer demographic likes to buy products that have longevity, excellent texture, design and colour. Our customers are willing to pay a higher price for visible quality. They often care about environmental sustainability as well. We are extremely choosy with our materials, both environmentally and aesthetically. New customers and clients sometimes need to be shown the difference between our wares and mass-produced ones. To this end we provide retailers/designers with explanatory printed materials.
4. Commission sales
We do not offer our wares to retailers on a commission basis - except in very rare cases. We tend to offer commission only to local Vancouver retailers, certain Canadian design venues, and museum stores. But please feel free to inquire! For commission sales, shipping is paid both ways (orders AND returns) by the retailer.
5. Suggested Products for Retailers
Some of our products are more easily reproducible and are therefore easier for retailers to order and re-stock.
Pillows:
In terms of pillow design, our "Asterisk" and "Starburst" designs are extremely popular. These are pillows made from vintage solid fabrics or new organic fabrics (vintage linen, cotton or barkcloth, or new hemp, organic cotton or bamboo) with attractive hand-sewn surface designs . We can source vintage or new fabrics in most colors. These designs are popular because they work extremely well in both ultra-modern and traditional decor schemes. Along the same line, we produce pillows in solid vintage fabrics with minimalist applique branches, abstract designs, or simple modern flowers - cut from vintage patterns. Please ask us if you would like to carry any of these pillow lines.
Fashion Accessories:
The only bags we are currently wholesaling are our "Trench Bags." These are made from vintage trench coats such as London Fog and Aquascutum, and are made in 3 sizes: The Agent 99, the Sam Spade, and the Raymond Chandler. They come in a variety of colours. We need 4-6 weeks' lead time for these. Minimum order is 3.
6. Shipping
Retailers are responsible for all shipping fees. Please e-mail us for shipping fees.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms of Service
All information including images and text on the ounodesign.com website is the property of ounodesign.com and may only be used by you the retailer for the purpose of selling the products of Ouno Design and ounodesign.com. You may print sections of our site provided that it is only for the promotion of our product, with permission, and that you and anyone you give such information to agrees to adhere to our policies. By accessing, browsing, or using the site, you agree to be bound by the terms. These terms and conditions supersede any prior agreements or correspondence between Retailer and ounodesign.com.