Paris Biennale – What an event!!! Wendy Moonan writes a glowing review of the Biennale for 1st Dibs. We attended the vernissage and have been back with clients throughout the week and couldn’t agree more that this year there is … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fairs
There was a strong showing of 20th century design classics and arts decoratifs, amid much talk of a shift in taste of the Fair’s clients away from French 18th century antiques towards this market. Galerie Alain Marcelpoil was showing an … Continue reading
We loved the two bridge armchairs in mahogany also by Sornay. From a set of sixteen chairs, they had been displayed in 1937 as part of the Andre Sornay “study” recreated at the ‘Exposition Internationale des arts et techniques dans … Continue reading
Over at Galerie Michel Giraud we spotted a magnificent red-lacquered cabinet (circa 1938-42) by Eugene Printz. The details and finish on this piece are sublime. We can source work by this designer for you. Contact us with inquiries. We invite you … Continue reading
On the same stand, our eye was also drawn to a Cubist dressing table and seat (circa 1926) by Paul Follot. These pieces had been part of a complete set, comprising a bedroom,which was created by Pomore (the workshop connected … Continue reading
This low table by Cesar on Galerie Yves & Victor Gastou’s stand was attracting alot of attention. It is no. 4 of a series of 8 and is signed by the designer. We can source work by this designer for … Continue reading
Susan on the Yves Gastou stand. We invite you to join our mailing list on our website: www.arte-case.com … Continue reading
Galerie Downtown had recreated the interior of the Maison Borot in Montmartre, integrally created by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Note the interesting cabinet handles and the water tap integrated into the panel above the basin on the right hand side … Continue reading
Carpenters Workshop Gallery had a wonderful commode designed by Marc Newson in 1987. It was inspired by an anthropormophic commode by Andre Groult. We can source work by this designer for you. Contact us with inquiries. We invite you to join … Continue reading
Susan surveying the fair from the Fendi booth on the mezzanine. Design Miami/Basel 2012 … Continue reading