Provincial – Antiques

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Le Mas des Poiriers, – An 18th-Century Rhône Valley Farmhouse

After nearly a decade of blogging about beautiful homes, one in particular has captured my heart like none other… Le Mas des Poiriers, an 18th-century Rhône valley farmhouse. I dream of visiting one day, and I was delighted to receive a copy of Provence Style: Decorating with French Country Flair, written by homeowner Shauna Varvel with Alexandra Black, and released this month by Vendome!

Named for the working pear orchard on the grounds, the property was reimagined by noted local architect, Alexandre Lafourcade, who transformed a rough structure into a luxurious expression of the Provençal aesthetic, referencing historical influences, rural traditions, and Parisian taste.

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My Modern Take on Traditional Provence Interiors

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Working closely with Shauna and Alexandre Lafourcade, the acclaimed French renovation specialist, I felt pressure as an American interior designer to bring the right balance and authenticity to the spaces. I admire so many things about French interiors. For me, the Mas had to be elegant without being stuffy, romantic without being frilly, and comfortable without sacrificing style. Here’s how I chose to salute French Provençal decoration at Le Mas des Poiriers:

Gingham and Florals

The use of gingham, or “Vichy,” fabric dates back to the seventeenth century where it appeared in Provence interiors. I paired elegant florals and Toile patterns (which originated in France) with simple gingham in the interiors of the house.  My favorite combination is in the Dining Room where I blended both fabrics on the South facade overlooking the gardens. I intentionally used blue and cream on this elevation to create a calming and cohesive elegance.

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The Rooms Of France’s Chateau De Chambord – French Styled Decorating

Chateau De Chambord attracts many tourists each year, all hoping to catch a glimpse of this remarkable landmark.  The chateau is 2 and a half hours by drive from central Paris.  Located in the heart of the Loire Valley between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes, it is the largest chateau in the region; boasting over 400 rooms and 28 staircases.  Here are some pictures of this marvelous structure taken from wikipedia.

See more of this beautiful castle here on wikipedia

A finer look at this sofa

 

Look at the beautiful stone work set off in red around this bust.

A beautiful room designed around red, white and fuchsia pink

Another angle of this spectacular room.

Titled – The Governors Apartment in Chambord Castle France

 

Lush plums and pinks accompany reds in this room designed around this incredible pattern.

Maximilien Philippe

A beautiful canopy bed dressed in red

Checked pattern walls in red, with velvet French chairs

A room with a beautiful French wall wallpaper.

Another view of this room

Baroque patterned wallpaper in green with gilt wall paintings.

 

A Trophy Hallway in the Chateau De Chambord

 

The Governors Apartment in Chambord Castle France

The Queens Apartment In The Chambord Castle France

French Yellow and White with Oversized oil paintings in the Chateau De Chambord

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Painted French Provence Reproduction Furniture

Martelle International are makers and importers of estate quality furniture, antique reproduction furniture, fitted cabinetry, fine architectural woodwork and home accessories. They employ master craftsmen who merge art and impeccable execution, to achieve excellence in a finished product. Here they have a painted powder blue and gilded gold chest of drawers with accent rings made of mahogany wood made in the French Provence style. They have this chest listed at US $1,394.07

Furniture Classics is a company who produces solid wood, antique reproduction furniture. This company is three generations strong, and dedicated to producing well priced, dependable constructions of authentic reproductions.

They have several product lines. Solid wood and traditional construction details are themes throughout each product design. Using kiln dried woods consisting of acacia, alder, mahogany, oak, pine and teak. Their craftsmen combine these timbers with traditional mortise, tenon, dovetail and dowel joints creating exquisite pieces of furniture. “Tenon through” and “dowel through” constructions are evident on many items. Naturally these old world techniques are combined with modern glue and screws where craftsmen have deemed necessary, but this is all part of bringing increased value to customers.

Stain and painted finishes are hand applied starting with physical distressing, and ending with lacquered top coats. These solid wood pieces are often enhanced with intricate hand-painted designs and finishes.

 



 

French Grey & White Reclaimed Pine Cabinet

Old Pine Antq French Dark Blue;Iron Cabinet

Blue Dress Writing Cabinet Desk Secretary New Free Ship Pine Elm

Martelle International Furniture

Old Pine Bench- Martelle International Furniture

Old Pine Distressed Barnyard Sawbuck Saw Horse Desk

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Exceptional French Provence Reproduction Furniture

For more than 40 years interior designers throughout the United States and Canada,  Sarreid Ltd has been known as being an innovator in the home furnishings field since 1967. After receiving many requests from customers to provide them with identical pieces of the best selling items, Sarreid Ltd finally decided to manufacture the best of their furnishings that could be then made available to the public on a wider scale.

Their goal was to make exact replicas of the original antique that they had in their possession, so they could produce quality pieces that look identical to the originals. Every item could be made using the original techniques seen on the pieces themselves by skilled craftsmen who restore Sarreid’s genuine antiques. Their reproductions look like thousand dollar 18th century antique furniture.  This is partly due to the amazing skills of their craftsmen, (whom they recruit from all over the world), but also the steps they take to make the furniture look genuine.  They start with reclaimed wood, and every item is hand finished by their  team of antique restorers, replicating the finish of the original antique in every detail. The end result is that each replica is unique in its own way, just like the original. Expansion, shrinkage, small cracks, and wood imperfections are all inherent qualities of their product.

Sarreid sells exclusively to fine furniture stores and design galleries.

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