"...Paris is a huge treasure trove, and if you follow the instructions we have mapped out for you, you might discover almost anything... Paris still contains many mysterious secrets and magical places, which you'll discover, to your wonderment, as you explore its many secondhand stores, brimming with all sorts of decorative curiosities…the addresses which follow will provide you with a cornucopia of delights both tiny and huge, at a variety of prices, and invariably with charm..." -from the Introduction.
Fifty-eight eclectic shops-as well as the Porte de Vanves and Saint-Ouen flea markets-are profiled and photographed in this invaluable guide to shopping for that perfect decorative object. Whether you're searching for garden ornaments, mid-century Scandinavian vases, Grand Tour luggage, monogrammed linen sheets, a train-station clock, Indian textiles, child-sized Thonet furniture, etched glassware, old postcards, or Art Deco lighting, you'll find clues to their whereabouts in these pages.
Parisian style isn't limited to the sartorial variety, there is a lot to covet when it comes to homewares too. Whether it's old fashioned chic you're after with a unique antique or the careful workmanship of a contemporary artisan, there is plenty on offer in the French capital. Two new titles from New York publishing house The Little Bookroom showcase this perfectly. Best Vintage, Antique and Collectible Shops in Paris lists 58 eclectic shops perfect for discovering one-of-a-kind marvels. There's everything in here from stuffed tigers through to antique hardware fillings - brilliant if you want to make sure your sense of style is as individual as you are. The photography is superb and gives a fantastic sense of atmosphere. - Living France
The array of shops Pauly has unearthed is broad and bizarre. Or should that be bazaar? The hotchpotch of rich photography is perfect. If you ever need an excuse to visit Paris, this is it. - Image Interiors
Great for shopaholics planning a trip to Paris… Where are my credit cards… - Destination France
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