We’re delighted to share that Stacey Tiveron, Ronati Founder and CEO, recently joined Toma Clark Haines (The Antiques Diva) on The Business of Antiques podcast. In their conversation, Stacey and Toma explore how technology can revitalize the antiques world without stripping it of its soul.
The Reality Behind the Romance
While the antiques trade sparkles with stories of discovery and craftsmanship, the daily reality can be quite different. Many dealers find themselves drowning in spreadsheets, handwritten notes, and fragmented systems that pull them away from what they love most. As Stacey explains in the episode, existing platforms simply weren’t designed for one-of-a-kind items. They were retrofitted from tools made to support manufacturers that don’t fit the unique needs of vintage and antiques dealers.
The result? Creative energy gets diverted to paperwork, and passion gets buried under administrative tasks.
Studio: Purpose-Built for the Antiques Trade
This challenge inspired the creation of Ronati Studio, which launched in March 2025. Unlike other platforms, Studio was created specifically for sellers of vintage, antiques, and pre-owned items, offering a cloud-based solution that follows each piece from acquisition to sale. Whether you’re at your desk or walking a trade fair, everything you need lives in one accessible place.
Since launch, the response has been remarkable. More than 2,500 dealers have documented more than 230,000 items through Studio, and the stories they share are compelling. Dealers are rediscovering forgotten inventory tucked away in storage, closing significant deals at trade fairs with just a few taps, and generating professional tear sheets in moments rather than hours.
Innovation Meets Heritage
What emerged from Stacey’s conversation with Toma was a shared belief that innovation doesn’t have to come at the expense of heritage. The antiques trade has always been about more than transactions. It’s about preserving stories, celebrating craftsmanship, and connecting people with objects that have lived full lives before finding new homes.
Studio honors this tradition while solving modern challenges. It frees dealers to focus on what drew them to the trade in the first place: the hunt for exceptional pieces, the satisfaction of matching the right object with the right collector, and the joy of bringing history into contemporary spaces.
Why This Matters Now
The resale market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by a cultural shift toward sustainability, quality, and character. Younger generations are rejecting fast fashion and disposable goods, instead seeking pieces with provenance and personality. This presents an extraordinary opportunity for antiques dealers, but only if they have the tools to meet modern expectations for service and professionalism.
Studio bridges that gap, enabling dealers to compete with the polish of contemporary retail while maintaining the warmth and expertise that makes antiques buying so special. It’s about elevating the trade without losing what makes it magical.
The conversation between Stacey and Toma offers valuable insights for anyone interested in how traditional trades can evolve while staying true to their roots. It’s a discussion about progress with purpose, innovation with intention, and growth that honors the past while embracing the future.
Tune In! Listen to Stacey’s complete conversation on The Business of Antiques podcast to discover how Ronati is helping vintage and antiques dealers move forward with confidence, clarity, and their passion intact.
