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Authentic vs. Replica: 6 Convincing Reasons to Opt for Genuine Design Furniture

Nicolas Martin·March 28, 2024

In today’s digital age, there’s a veritable explosion of replicas and knock-offs of iconic design furniture! The internet...

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Jean Prouvé Armchair "Direction" collection, 1935

A collector’s chair found in the street sells for US$53,000 at auction

Emma Fournier·March 8, 2022

Sometimes things happen by chance. According to French daily newspaper L’Est Républicain, an armchair abandoned in the street...

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Vintage Wall Clock: what you need to know before buying one

Nicolas Martin·October 18, 2021

So your eyes fell on this beautiful vintage wall clock seen at your local flea market. And you’re...

3 Comments·8 mins read·40

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The Resurgence of Rattan in Home Decor

Nicolas Martin·April 5, 2020

Because of its ease and durability, rattan is often associated with mundane outdoor furniture or clichéd island-theme interiors....

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Retro Charm Meets Modern Style: 4 Tips to Infuse Your Home with Vintage Elegance

Ashley Miller·October 18, 2017

At a time when the new often borrows from the old, incorporating vintage elements into your interior can...

3 Comments·6 mins read·4

Eclectic Retro Chairs: boost your home decor on a budget

Nicolas Martin·July 1, 2017

Most interior designers agree with that: a mix of retro chairs is more visually appealing than complete sets of retro chairs. Here's how to do it right.

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ARC Eclectic: a new design show mixing modern and vintage decor styles

Nicolas Martin·May 10, 2017

Modern and traditional. Vintage and contemporary. They may sound like strange bedfellows. But for many, the ideal way to...

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Flea markets in France: how to shop smart

Nicolas Martin·April 8, 2015

If you’re planning a trip to the flea market while staying in France, you should know that there...

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10 Design Classics That You’ll Love for a Lifetime

Ashley Miller·December 13, 2014

“Newer isn’t always better, especially when it comes to good design.” For its Design|Life issue, Wired Magazine picked...

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Ikea Reissues Original Midcentury Furniture

Ashley Miller·November 25, 2014

Big news: more than a year after announcing plans to bring back the 1950s table that “began the...

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Here’s why your Ikea furniture look better in a catalog than in your living room

Ashley Miller·September 10, 2014

Have you’ve ever wondered why Ikea products look much better in pictures than once they’re set in your...

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Mamukko: from sails and liferafts, to designer bags

Nicolas Martin·July 23, 2014

A year ago, on 24th July 2013, Tall Ship Astrid ran aground off the coast of Ireland, while...

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