Bastille Day, a French national holiday, will be observed this Thursday, July 14th. This French holiday commemorates the invasion of the Bastille, which was a state prison that represented the tyranny of Louis XVI, which occurred at the start of the French Revolution in 1789. In France, Bastille Day is observed with the Bastille Day Military Parade on the... [Read more...]

We're so excited to have half of our shipments in from France (fingers crossed customs sends our other shipment through soon!). We have one piece in particular that the staff at our showroom is in love with: This vintage portable French sofa/bed. These multipurpose pieces were used for safaris and military campaigns. The piece folds easily so that it... [Read more...]

Our antique of the week is a c. 1900 antique French estangne in excellent condition. It's a typical Provencal display cabinet for pewter, which can either stand on the floor or hang on the wall. The carving of olive branches on top, so typically grown in the south of France, offers the suggestion of long life. The graceful movement of the top and bottom with... [Read more...]

Next Page »