Jacques Grange Collectionneur Extraordinaire!

L’ane de Pompadour desk in patinated bronze, brass and leather by Francois-Xavier Lalanne. The model was created in 1973 and this example in 2001. The original model was made for the de Noailles family whose residence, L’Ermitage de Pompadour was … Continue reading

Paris Art Week, Fall 2017 (with several Design treasures!)

At FIAC in the design section: The genius of Pierre Paulin’s ‘Elysée’ sofa and armchairs 1972, Jousse Entreprise; low table, 1972, Mobilier Nationale Paris has been buzzing this week with events and Fairs all over town to mark Art Week. … Continue reading

AD Intérieurs, Fall 2017, Paris. ‘L’Art de la Matière’

The beautiful entrance hall with lights by Mathieu Lustrerie The Paris art and design scene is hotting up again after the long summer break. The 8th edition of AD Intérieurs opened this week at the magnificent Monnaie de Paris. Ten designers … Continue reading

Paris Biennale 2016 sneak peek!

Desk (c1957) in wood, parchment and bronze by Marc du Plantier. Galerie Jacques Lacoste, Paris. °°°° The 2016 Paris Biennale opens next week (10-18 September). This year there are 125 participating galleries (showing Fine and Decorative Art along with jewellery), … Continue reading

Contemporary Living with Collectible Design

Fernando Santangelo, interior designer for Bette Midler and for the Chateau Marmont curates the upcoming Contemporary Living Sale at Sotheby’ NY on 28 July. He states: “I thought it would be in a way like working with gouaches or writing … Continue reading

Some highlights from PAD Paris 2016.

Abstract stain glass panel with patinated metal by Jacques Le Chevalier (1896-1987). Special commission for Societé Bobson, Paris 1965.  It won the prize for Best 20th century piece this year at Pad. Galerie Jacques Lacoste, Paris. Image courtesy of Jacques Lacoste … Continue reading

#Paris Design Week Highlights: Joseph Gallery 123 Turenne

In the beautiful airy rooms of the Joseph Gallery in 123 rue Turenne in Paris we often find thought-provoking design. For Paris Design Week they are presenting a fresh and varied selection of pieces with some familiar names and other … Continue reading

Paris Design Week – Vernissage ‘Are you talking to me’ of ‘Meet my Project’ at La Musée des Arts Decoratives.

The vernissage ‘Are you talking to me’ of ‘Meet my Project’ on Friday night at the Musée des Arts Decoratives was  buzzing with talent and energy. The theme was ‘Design et Langage’ and among the 35 talented designers represented, a … Continue reading

Friday Finds! Joseph Gallery 123 Turenne for Paris Design Week 2015

Here are some of the pieces Galerie Joseph will be showing for Design Week.  Definitely on our radar! Look out for our coverage on Instagram and Twitter. ‘Ananas’  low table by Ginger & Jagger. Top in marble: Estremoz or Negro Marquina. … Continue reading