Michael Anastassiades Lighting

Mobile Chandelier 8   We are big fans of London-based Cypriot-born designer Michael Anastassiades. His newest presentation of lights balances glowing opaline glass spheres, balloons and teardrops of light within impossibly slender geometric metal frames.  The exaggerated metal structures suggest movement … Continue reading

Puces du Design Fall 2015

We were back at Puces du Design for the opening yesterday and it was full of great finds. This is really one of the best places to shop Modernism in Paris. I spy! A pair of original Pierre Jeanneret armchairs … Continue reading

Hommage to Philippe Hiquily – Galerie Yves Gastou

After the model created in 1968 commissioned by Louise de Vilmorin and André Malraux which is in the Chateau de Verrières-les-Buisson, France.  ~~ The exhibition, ‘Hommage’ at the Yves Gastou gallery shines the spotlight on the work of the late … Continue reading

#ParisDesignWeek – Fontana Arte Lighting at Deyrolle

We stopped by out of curiosity to see this installation of Fontana Arte lighting at Deyrolle this week. In this setting of intense visual stimulation, the purity and minimalist nature of the lighting forms on view complimented and highlighted the animals in a … 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

Toulouse – La Ville en Rose

  To receive full coverage of events, market news and special offers, sign up for our weekly newsletter under the banner above! ~~ 16th century fountain in the Place St Etienne, Toulouse. We were in Toulouse this week, one of … Continue reading

Les Puces de Nice

To receive our full coverage of events and market news and special offers sign up for our weekly newsletter under the banner above! ~~ Last year we visited the Cours Saleya in Nice for the flea market, which is there … Continue reading

Fradin Labrosse gallery, Paris – Mid century marvels!

If you’re in Paris this July, make time for a stop at the Fradin Labrosse gallery on the left bank. This beautiful gilded bronze standing lamp (1970) by French designer Rene Broissard with its stylized heron base stopped us in … Continue reading