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3 ways to turn a room
into a show-stopping
space
The best advice is to be passionate
and curious. These qualities will
lead you to be interested in depth,
at all aspects, and be involved
in the vintage art furniture
community.
If in doubt about a purchase
(period, authenticity, designer), we
will be on hand to offer our advice
and will always be passionate
about art.
Finally, buy books, visit museums,
visit the galleries, visit the
exhibitions – you will certainly
get inspiration. Educate yourself
well and keep on learning. The
first purchase of a vintage art
piece is very important because
it often defines a long process of
acquisition and it takes time to
decide on a particular piece of art
that you would want to own.
Your favorites
My Art Decorative favorite period is definitely the Modernist and inside the
Modernist movement designers such as Royere, Prouve, Ingrand, Franck… and
so many more. If I have to choose one, I will select Jean Royer as the leader and
totally timeless creator. The most emblematic works he did are the ‘Liane’ wall
lamp and of course the ‘polar bear’ sofa. Unfortunately, he produced only a very
few pieces. This is the reason why these kinds of pieces are now in the high price
level and always sought out by worldwide collectors.
The benchmark of well-designed furniture
There is no single parameter. Each piece has a unique character and each has a particular emotional effect on the one
viewing it. However, the main reason to value a design item is a combination of many criteria or factors such as: Who
made it? Only very few designers have a complete interesting collection. Another factor is the story or inspiration
behind the piece and its history or the provenance of course as a guarantee of uniqueness and authenticity. Technique
at times is part of the value, as well as quality of the work, creativity, and timelessness of the design.
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