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These 20 years flew by I guess because of the amazing number of special events ,candlelight dinners, festive birthdays parties for myself and friends, 2 special - [Salon du Château d'Abondant](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/11/02/salon-du-chateau-dabondant/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût,Last month when I was “studying” at the Musée Louvre for two full days, I took numerous photos of a circa 1740 salon that has been of particular interest to me since it was acquired in 1989. This room is unique in the Louvre’s collection of period rooms in - ["On the cutting edge!"](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/12/16/on-the-cutting-edge/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour! This summer I seemed to be attracting table knives like never before and this was a good thing!This all started with the acquisition of an extraordinary set of 24 dinner and 12 fruit and cheese knives in their original presentation coffre. The knives are an unusual find on several counts, the large - [Cassolettes](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/04/06/cassolettes/) - Chers Amis de Bon Gout! Bonjour! Today's subject of interest is cassolettes. These always highly decorative objects have evolved through the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, but had their start as vase form metal containers for burning perfume pastilles. They were usually of cast metal however, the solid silver 3ft tall models which Louis XIV had in - [Pavillon Coté Sud Now Open!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/02/09/pavillon-cote-sud-now-open/) - Chers Amis de Bon Gout! Bonjour!Today I am thrilled to announce the Pavillon Coté Sud sample show room of building materials is complete and ready for visitors here at Au Vieux Paris Antiques!You will be able to see different flooring materials ranging from handmade, 18th century terra cotta floor tiles in two colors, along with a selection of several hand aged re-edition quarried - [Côte de Texas](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/05/10/cote-de-texas/) - Chers Amis de Bon Gout, Bonjour! Mme. Joni Web writes a very tasty blog called "Côte de Texas" which I believe you will find interesting. Joni asked me to do a blog on my Pavillon home at Lake Martin and I agreed. Well, her blog is just spectacular!! Read her post here. See below how Joni - [French Walnut Celebration!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/06/30/french-walnut-celebration/) - 25% Discount on walnut antiques July 5th - July 12th ONLY!Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to L'Ecole du Bon Gout.Today's subject is walnut wood. This wood, which can vary from light to dark, from yellow-brown to red-brown, comes from the Juglans Regia tree in Europe and the Juglans Migra tree in America. Walnut has been - [French Oak Celebration!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/07/13/french-oak-celebration/) - 25% discount on all French oak antiques from July 14th - July 20th!!!Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to L'Ecole du Bon Gout. How can French oak, which was loved by the kings of France, who could have had any wood they wanted, be so automatically disliked by many Americans?? This paradox is made even stranger when you - [A Lighting Celebration!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/07/20/a-lighting-celebration/) - 25% off on all lighting for one week! Chers Amis de Bon Gout!Summer is a time we like to entertain friends and almost nothing adds more magic to a festive supper than candlelight.In Provence, the "formula" for summer entertaining is: Champagne to greet the guests, rosé with the meal, simple dishes prepared from fresh produce, fresh flowers and - [A Mirror Celebration!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/07/29/a-mirror-celebration/) - 25% off all mirrors in stock!Chers Amis de l'Ecole du Bon Gout! Bonjour!When it comes to antiques, mirrors might be the most decorative and at the same time most functional of all the categories. They can have frames which are major works of art and style in themselves. They multiply and reflect natural and artificial light, their patinated glass - [Hand Blown Glass Celebration!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/08/08/hand-blown-glass-celebration/) - 25% off SALE!! August 9th through August 16thChers Amis de l'Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour! With temperatures here in Louisiane and elsewhere, in the 90's day after day, one needs to be careful to hydrate! Drinking a glass of lemonade out of a plastic cup is just not the same experience as - [30% discount to Flood Survivors!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/09/09/30-discount-to-flood-survivors/) - Chers Amis de l'Ecole du Bon Gout! Southern Louisiane was hit by an unprecedented flood with waters entering tens of thousands of homes and businesses!!! I too had the basement of my tower home at Lake Martin flooded as well as an inch of water over the floor of my little Maison du - [30% discount "THANK YOU" to those TRUE friends!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/09/15/30-discount-thank-you-to-those-true-friends/) - Chers Amis de L'École du Bon Gout!Bonjour!As a "THANK YOU" to all those really TRUE friends who have come to the rescue of flood survivors, I would like to extend the 30% discount on all merchandise (except flooring), not only to those with flooded homes and businesses, but also to those who have contributed to - [Reminder : 30% True Friends Discount](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/10/07/reminder-30-true-friends-discount/) - Chers Amis de l'Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour!!! October 14th marks two months since the beginning of the "Flood of 2016"! However it continues to be for many a complex and difficult recovery and restoration process. Here at Au Vieux Paris Antiques, we are offering a 30% discount off all merchandise (except flooring) to: 1) Anyone who was - [FIRE BACKS! ADDING TO THE JOYS OF YOUR WINTER FIREPLACE!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2016/12/16/fire-backs-adding-to-the-joys-of-your-winter-fireplace/) - Chers Amis de L'Ecole du Bon Gout.Bonjour!With winter's arrival our daily patterns change and we spend more time indoors. On a gloomy rainy day or a blustering cold night, almost nothing can provide more comfort and delight than an open fire in your fireplace...It must be a primordial connection! To heighten this experience of site, sound, - [Phoenix Rising from the ashes!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2017/01/10/phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes/) - Bonjour et Bonne Année! In this season of rebirth and renewal, I write today of a "phoenix" that has risen from the ashes more than once! This phoenix is the c.1830 "maison de Dimanche" or Sunday house, now on the grounds of Au Vieux Paris Antiques. I found it melting back into the earth in - [The Fireplace: A magnet for the eyes!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2017/09/05/the-fireplace-a-magnet-for-the-eyes/) - Chers amis de L'Ecole du Bon Goût Bonjour! Walking into any room for the first or the thousandth time, the eye is naturally drawn immediately to look at the fireplace. It is like meeting a person: you look directly at their face to start with, no matter if it is the first meeting or not. Therefore the fireplace - [Wall to wall beauty and interest under your feet!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2017/09/14/wall-to-wall-beauty-and-interest-under-your-feet/) - Chers Amis de L'Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour d'Uzes! Every time I arrive in France after being away for two months in Louisiane, I am totally struck by the beautiful, diverse and always interesting flooring surfaces which abound in France seemingly everywhere! Many French train stations have better flooring than most - [Vase Médicis: Very Classic Bon Goût](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2017/11/27/4014/) - Since Greek and Roman times garden vases in various materials have been an important contribution to landscape compositions. - [Hotel de Caumont: A true temple of Bon Goût](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2017/11/28/4013/) - Recently I motored with two friends to Aix en Provence and had a major \'Bon Goût\' experience!! We visited a relatively new museum called "Caumont Centre D\'Art." - [Early Louisiana Collection for Sale!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2017/11/03/early-louisiana-collection-for-sale/) - This is a rare opportunity to have a diverse collection of early Louisiana furniture and Acadian weaving at Neal Auction Company in New Orleans, Nov. 17th–19th. - [The surface you live on!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/09/11/the-surface-you-live-on/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût, I have always counseled my clients to choose carefully their flooring material because not only do you look at it, like you do the walls and the ceiling, but it is also the only surface of any room that you are in constant physical contact with!!Here in Provence - [300 yr Anniversaire of the Death of Louis XIV](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/09/01/300-yr-anniversaire-of-the-death-of-louis-xiv/) - Chers Amis de L'Ecole du Bon Goût, 1st of September 2015 marks the 300 yr anniversarie of the death of Louis XIV. To my judgement he was the greatest king of France ever and he reigned for 52 years! Many malign him for what they see as “his self aggrandizements”: the wonders of the Château - [Full on Graditude In Hurricane Season!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/08/29/full-on-graditude-in-hurricane-season/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour d’Uzés !!! The 26th of August marked the 24 year anniversarie of Hurricane Andrew, during which I very narrowly escaped being crushed to death by an enormous water oak tree which was pushed down by a tornado within this hurricane. The falling of this tree did do much destruction to my little - [Fête Votive d'Uzés 2015](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/08/15/fete-votive-duzes-2015/) - Chers Amis de L'Ecole du Bon Goût, Every year, just before the 15th of August, here in the usually quiet village of Uzés the whole place goes into a crazy, chaotic and puzzling mode called the “Fête Votive” for three nights in a row! The boulevard encircling the entire village is blocked off from vehicular - [The Party Pix !!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/07/27/the-party-pix/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût, Bonjour !!The Anniversaire Fête and “new” French antiques showing was a big success with many people braving the 97°F HEAT to visit!The guests were rewarded by cool refreshments as well as a well cooled interior of the shop which many visitors said looked more splendid than ever before!There - [Party Invitation SVP!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/07/20/party-invitation-svp/) - Sunday July 26 from 10 am to 4 pm.Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût, BRAVO times 2 !!! We are celebrating for TWO reasons!1) A new container load of very bon goût French antiques has newly arrived for your viewing (and adopting!) pleasure!!2) This year marks the 40th year anniversaire of the arrival of - [Framing: An Evolution in Styles!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/07/15/framing-an-evolution-in-styles/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût, The framing of works of art had its beginnings with the contiguous raised moldings at the edges of Gothic paintings on wood panels and continued an evolution in the centuries to come, following the tenants of the styles of the day. Sometimes the frame became almost as important - [Containers : Functional ??? or Decorative Creations ???](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/07/07/containers-functional-or-decorative-creations/) - Bonjour chers amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût! In our lives today, as well as those of our ancestors, all the way back to the cave, we have utilized “containers” of a wide array of forms, functions and materials. Some containers at their creation were intended to be works of decorative art in themselves while - [The fireplace, still interesting without a fire!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/06/19/the-fireplace-still-interesting-without-a-fire/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût, Bonjour!! The fireplace hearth may not be where your eyes are naturally drawn in the middle of the summer, but even a fireless hearth can be a focal point of decorative interest given the right accessories. Every fireplace hearth previous to the twentieth century's use of “fire bricks” came equipped - [BEAUTY REALLY MATTERS!! AFTER 8 YEARS!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/06/05/beauty-really-matters-after-8-years/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût,This week marks the 8 year anniversarie of L’Ecole du Bon Goût! What this “blog” is really about is valuing “beauty” and how to create it in our lives. I firmly believe “beauty” does in fact matter very much. I feel it needs to be an important aspect of - [Abundance in Uzege!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/04/27/abundance-in-uzege/) - Bonjour d'Uzés! Springtime in the Uzége area is all about abundance!! There are over the top sunsets, wisteria vines blooming in fantastic profusion, mountains of freshly dug asparagus at the markets as well as the tastiest strawberries imaginable!!Cordialement, Robert d'Uzés - [The "old" ancient regime rooms at the Louvre.](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/04/20/the-old-ancient-regime-rooms-at-the-louvre/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût, Bonjour! A few blogs back our subject was the splendid “new” decorative arts of the ancient regime rooms at the Musée Louvre which I had visited in October. In January, I was back at the Louvre and I of course revisited those rooms again, but also visited the “old” - [“March” down the center!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/03/19/march-down-the-center/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût, Bonjour! In Provence, amongst my friends, the main form of socializing happens at dinner parties or luncheons several times every week. Sadly today many Americans have “created” the “idea” that they don’t have “enough time” to devote to giving a dinner party.A dinner party is really easy and - [A "Tapestry Painting"](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/03/12/a-tapestry-painting/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût”, In our new shipment at Au Vieux Paris Antiques is a very special type of tapestry which was originally made to be framed and exhibited exactly like an oil painting.This type of tapestry is always more finely woven than tapestries intended for seat upholstery or those to be - [Reception for the 30 Yrs. Anniversaire of Au Vieux Paris Antiques 1985-2015](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/02/25/reception-for-the-30-yrs-anniversaire-of-au-vieux-paris-antiques-1985-2015/) - Chers Amis. Bonjour et Bravo!! Au Vieux Paris Antiques had its official beginning in 1985 which makes this year its 30th year!WOW!! 30 years has meant about 80 trips to France, a few thousand antiques delivered both locally as well as coast to coast in the US, a website, many many open house parties, the - ["20 Years of Passion, Château du Champ de Bataille"](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/02/18/20-years-of-passion-chateau-du-champ-de-bataille/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût, Bonjour! There is a spectacular new virtual “Bible of Bon Goût” just out in print. “Jacques Garcia, Twenty Years of Passion, Château du Champ de Bataille”. This 400 page book is not only fabulously illustrated with glorious photography, but also a very interesting read chronicling M. Garcia’s - [St. Valentine's Day!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/02/09/st-valentines-day/) - Chers Amis de l’Ecole du Bon Goût”, Bonjour !! February 14th, St. Valentine’s day, named for a 3rd century Roman saint, gives everybody a great opportunity to let the special person (or persons) in their life know that they are so very dear !! Candy, flowers and cards are certainly tried and true - [15 Years of Louis XV in Jurassic Park !](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/02/03/15-years-of-louis-xv-in-jurassic-park/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Goût, Bonjour et Bravo!! This week marks the 15th year anniversaire of the completion of my tower follie at Lake Martin!! It has been a great joy to live in such an unusual home set in an equally unusual setting. Being in a primordial landscape, on the - [Picture frames are works of art too!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2015/01/27/picture-frames-are-works-of-art-too/) - Chers Amis de l’Ecole du Bon Goût, Bonjour. The evolution of “picture framing” had its beginnings with the simple raised moldings of the outer edges of Gothic religious paintings on wood panels and evolved through numerous creative incarnations to frames becoming important works of art in themselves.True respect and scholarly interest in “picture frames” is - [High end 17th century luxury housing](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/12/30/high-end-17th-century-luxury-housing/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout. When I was in Paris last fall visiting Musee Carnavalet, I had the truly delicious experience of seeing the two newly reopened 17th century rooms which had been closed for almost a decade of restoration.These rooms are virtual “treasure boxes” of 17th century architecture, fine art and decorative - [Tis the season of...](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/11/24/tis-the-season-of/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour !Like it or not the summer is history and “Old Man Winter” is knocking at the door! So with the earlier nightfall and naturally less time spent outdoors, we have more indoor activities and seasonal winter treats. One of my favorite winter treats is the increased use of - [A "New" Treasury of the Louvre](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/11/18/a-new-treasury-of-the-louvre/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout, Last month when I was in Paris, I had the great treat of visiting (for about 5 hours!) the newly reconfigured 18th c decorative arts galleries of the Musee Louvre. These had been closed and under renovation for almost a decade.The Musee Louvre was actually begun in 1793 - [The Forever Chic "Color": BLACK](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/10/01/the-forever-chic-color-black/) - Chers Amis de L'Ecole de Bon Gout, Bonjour d'Uzes!This spring I had the pleasure of seeing at the Louvre an exhibition entitled : "Les Secrets de la Laque Francaise", which explored the popularity of lacquer work, imported from far East, starting in the 16th Century. These exotic imports spawned the development of European made copies - [Exercise your creative expression by “accessorizing”!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/08/19/exercise-your-creative-expression-by-accessorizing/) - Chers Amis de l’Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour d'Uzes! After enjoying Jean DeJean’s new book "PARIS", I decided to reread another of her books “The Essence of Style: How the French Invented High Fashion ,.......” ”.Of the many topics she illuminates, I found the “new” 17th century development of “accessorizing” ones outfits most interesting. Certainly - [PARIS , The first modern city!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/07/11/paris-the-first-modern-city/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout! Bonjour! I have just finished reading another tantalizing and amazingly perceptive book by Jean DeJean, entitled “How Paris became PARIS”.Of the many subjects she addresses in her portrait of 17th century Paris becoming the worlds first modern city, under the inspired guidance of Louis XIV, is the first - [Plain or SPLENDID ???](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/06/27/plain-or-splendid/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout! Last month, when I was in Paris, as usual I visited one of my favorite museums: Musée Carnavalet . Possibly in some attempt to be creative, the curators had subtracted various splendid pieces normally in the period room settings and substituted furniture from the 1990’s . The flyer - [Time to have MAGIC dining !!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/06/20/time-to-have-magic-dining/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour!Ones attitude about “time” is very flexible. Today many people live like they have a “poverty of time”! What gets one to that place is debatable! One possibility could be: our expectations of instant everything, conditioned by all our “electronic helpers” from the push button washing machine, all - [Dining in Style!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/06/03/dining-in-style/) - Visit the Au Vieux Paris Antiques homepage (click here)Browse a sampling of the merchandise available (click here)Mes Amities,Robert E. Smith (337) 332-2852http://www.auvieuxparisantiques.com - [Where it all begins!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/05/30/where-it-all-begins/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour and bravo for today is the 7th year anniversaire of L’Ecole du Bon Gout!! With the idea of promoting the future of good taste, I would like to address today where it all starts. Childhood is a period when so many life time perceptions, habits, attitudes, values and ways of - [Louis XV ?? or Louis XVI ???](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/05/02/louis-xv-or-louis-xvi/) - Chers Amis de L'Ecole du Bon Gout. Bonjour d'Uzes! If you look in the background of the first photo below , you will see, in a painting of the Marquis de Marigny, a bronze dore wall sconce which because of its obvious neoclassical design, would be labeled as "Louis XVI style" by most knowledgeable antique - ["Change is a good thing!"](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/04/25/change-is-a-good-thing/) - Chers Amis de L'Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour, Yes! Change helps us see with "new eyes" our everyday surroundings. Changes in the seasons gives us a heightened ability to appreciate the qualities of each new season! We have just arrived, after what was a cold winter, to be more appreciative of the glories of spring's - [Topiaries from down to up???](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/04/11/topiaries-from-down-to-up/) - Chers Amis de L'Ecole du Bon Gout!! Bonjour d'Uzes!! When I arrived here two weeks ago, I knew I wanted to get the courtyard replanted before the marathon of April through May shopping and restoration of the goods began!Of all the plants I have tried in my court yard, "English Ivy" ( Hedera helix) seemed - [The bedroom, your waking dream come true!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/02/28/the-bedroom-your-waking-dream-come-true/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout!. Bonjour! Since most humans spend about 3,650 hours a year in bed, the bed itself, as well as its surroundings and the views from it become very important subjects! Also if you are even “bed ridden” for a period of time, then a commodious and beautiful bedroom environment - [Sculpture : Fine art, but decorative arts too!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/02/21/sculpture-fine-art-but-decorative-arts-too/) - Chers Amis du Bon Gout, Bonjour! Since the days when we humans inhabited caves, man has been crafting pieces of sculpture of one sort or another. Fertility figures, like the famous “Venus of Willendorf” ( 28,000 to 25,000 b.c.), are certainly some of man’s first sculptural achievements, which today, thousands of years later, still hold - [St. Valentine's Day!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/02/07/st-valentines-day-2/) - Chers Amis de l’Ecole du Bon Gout”, Bonjour !! February 14th, St. Valentine’s day, named for a 3rd century Roman saint, gives everybody a great opportunity to let the special person (or persons) in their life know that they are so very dear !! Candy, flowers and cards are certainly tried and true methods of - [The Louis XVI debate!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2014/01/14/the-louis-xvi-debate/) - Chers Amis de l'Ecole du Bon Goût! Bonjour d'Uzès!! The Louis XVI period is whole heartedly praised by many and is maligned by others!! Certainly the architecture, furniture and decorative arts were brilliant, fresh, new, intellectual and documented takes on their classical Roman antecedents! And yes, the life styles of many of that period were - [Gratitude for 2013! +++Trust in 2014!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/12/31/gratitude-for-2013-trust-in-2014/) - Chers Amis de l'Ecole du Bon Goût! Bonne Fête d'Uzès!Today I was reviewing what I am grateful for having experienced in 2013! Besides the most important subjects of good health and great friends, I think the next on the list would be being able to live in Louisiane 6 months of the year and Uzès - [Man's best friend: The Table](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/12/11/mans-best-friend-the-table/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout! Probably the hardest working piece of furniture is the table!! I think they could rightly be called “man’s best friend in furniture”!Your bedside table dutifully stays up all night to hold your phone, reading lamp, alarm clock and night cap ( a liquid one or a cloth one!).Your - [Need a unique gift for that unique person????](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/12/02/need-a-unique-gift-for-that-unique-person/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout, Holiday time is a time of giving and sharing in special ways! We choose gifts for those important in our lives to let them know how we feel about them! We also have special get-togethers to celebrate the value of these friendships! Certainly meaningful words on a card - [An abundance of "new" Bon Gout has arrived at Au Vieux Paris!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/11/25/an-abundance-of-new-bon-gout-has-arrived-at-au-vieux-paris/) - Mes Amis, Bonjour! I had a great Provençale summer based in Uzes, with many hope filled expeditions to go “fishing” for antique treasures! I even had acquired special light weight “fishing” pants, shirts and hat, at a sports store here before I left, to be sure I would be ready for the intense Provençale sunshine - [Fine art is part of fine living!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/11/14/fine-art-is-part-of-fine-living/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour! Today I would like to address the many values of living with fine art.When furnishing your interiors, the focal points of your walls becomes very important. A great art work, placed center stage on a wall, can set off a chain reaction. It can dictate the level - [Modern innovations in furniture, circa 1500](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/11/01/modern-innovations-in-furniture-circa-1500/) - Chers Amis de L’Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour! Today, I want to look at those two fairly “modern” inventions in furniture evolution: the buffet and the “commode” (chest of drawers)! In the early years of the Middle ages( 1200 to 1490), most all storage took place in “coffres” (chests), which in some cases had the - [The Enchantment of Fireplaces](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/10/16/the-enchantment-of-fireplaces/) - Chers Amis de l’Ecole du Bon Gout!, With the fall air promising winter is on its way, I would like to address the timely subject of fireplaces and their multiple uses and connotations. Ever since the invention of the fireplace some 900 years ago, it has had a very central role in indoor human - [Our light experiences](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/09/05/our-light-experiences/) - Chers Amis de L'Ecole du Bon Gout., Bonjour d'Uzes!! Here in Provence, ( Where many of the impressionist painters chose to live with good reason!! ) the sun light has a unique quality which infuses everything it touches with a special richness and liveliness which is best experienced in person to be appreciated! - [A true "Chateau Piece"!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/08/16/a-true-chateau-piece/) - Chers Amis de L'Ecole du Bon Gout, today, I am happy to show you a splendid "new" item just in at Au Vieux Paris Antiques! It was originally an "over door" containing an oil painting, in a truly luxurious Regence/Louis XV "boiserie" interior in Nimes. However because the local craftsman, who carved and gold leafed - [6th Year "anniversaire"!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/05/30/6th-year-anniversaire/) - Chers Students of "L'Ecole du Bon Gout" , Today marks the 6th year "anniversaire" of the start of this e mailed "School of Good Taste"!! We have studied many specific details of "good taste" through the last six years, but today I address the central reason for the importance of utilizing "Bon Gout" ! As time - [St. Valentine's Day!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/02/07/st-valentines-day-3/) - Chers Amis de l’Ecole du Bon Gout”, Bonjour !! February 14th, St. Valentine’s day, named for a 3rd century Roman saint, gives everybody a great opportunity to let the special person (or persons) in their life know that they are so very dear !! Candy, flowers and cards are certainly tried and true methods of - [Hi from BB La !!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2013/01/30/hi-from-bb-la/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour!! During my recent stay in Uzes, my winter time next door neighbor, Lambert O'Neil, came over one night bringing a chicken dish for our supper, cooked with preserved lemons, green olives,whole garlic toes, dried figs and onions. Well the predominate taste thrill was that of the preserved lemons!! I was "hooked"!!! I asked my friend in - [Family of chosen friends](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2012/10/23/family-of-chosen-friends/) - Chers Amis du l’Uzege, Bonjour de la Louisiane!! We all know well what a special “wealth” we have in the relationships we have built up over the last several years in our lives in Uzege. To describe this wondrous “wealth” in words to someone out side the circle is not easy, though those within the - [This is "Bon Gout" too?!?!?!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2012/09/04/this-is-bon-gout-too/) - Chers Amis du l'Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour d'Uzes !! You may think the hot sun here in Provence has fried Professor Smith's brain when you read this, but I actually have been wanting to address this touchy subject for some time. Artificial flowers!! I think they can be "bon Gout"!! They are not a - [Elixir: Chocolate Chaud](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2012/06/03/elixir-chocolate-chaud/) - Chers Amis du l'Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour!! Hot chocolate, which the Spanish conquistadors discovered was Montezuma's favorite drink, has had a colorful history ever since!Originally this exotic new drink, bewitched all who drank it. It was thought by some to have been a health drink, an aphrodisiac, ( banned by the Catholic church for - [Is less really "more" ??????](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2012/03/26/is-less-really-more/) - Chers Amis de l' Ecole du Bon Gout!!! Bonjour!! The April issue of Vanity Fair magazine had two adds which came as a delightful surprise for me to see in a contemporary magazine!! What made them surprising was their use of very bon gout 17th and E.18th century French antiques in deluxe 18th century architectural settings. Evidently the stylists for these - [Tower at Lake Martin, Louisiane](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2012/03/18/tower-at-lake-martin-louisiane/) - Bonjour!! Find here some photos that give an impression of the exterior and interior of my tower at Lake Martin, Louisiane. Enjoy!!Mes Amities,Robert E. SmithVisit the Au Vieux Paris Antiques homepage (click here)Browse a sampling of the merchandise available (click here)Mes Amities,Robert E. Smith (337) 332-2852http://www.auvieuxparisantiques.com - [The plasma screen's ancestor: the "vue d'optique"!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2012/03/10/the-plasma-screens-ancestor-the-vue-doptique/) - Chers Amis du Bon Gout, Bonjour!! Today many people spend a lot of time having escape, travel, informational or other forms of "virtual" experiences by viewing a high tech TV screen. Beginning in England in the mid eighteenth century, a new type of colored engraving and instruments to view them were invented which quickly spread to neighboring France - [Easy formula for successful entertaining!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2012/03/02/easy-formula-for-successful-entertaining/) - Chers Amis du Bon Gout , Bonjour! With days getting warmer and longer, you probably are thinking of celebrating Spring's arrival with some entertaining. For this endeavor, I like to have a formula for success which is both "guest pleasing" and also easy on me the host. For dinner parties, I find the formula that works best is 1)simple foods prepared - [The Richness of Antique Textiles!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2012/02/21/the-richness-of-antique-textiles/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour students of Bon Gout!! There is a unique "old world" richness and feeling that just happens when you use antique textiles in your décor, that doesn’t seem to happen by any other means! No matter whether it is an entire wall paved with a fabulous antique tapestry or just a few throw pillows on the - [Upholstery"transformation"](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2012/02/15/upholsterytransformation/) - Chers Amis du Bon Gout, Bonjour d'Uzes!! Even though we are continuing to enjoy incredibly sunny "Spring like" days here drawing us outside, I have been doing several indoor decorating projects.A few years ago I was successful in changing the yellow color of the damask upholstery of the head and foot board of a bed into a blueish green color - [A wonderful treat by day & by night.](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2012/02/15/a-wonderful-treat-by-day-by-night/) - Chers Amis du "Bon Gout" , Bonjour d'Uzes!! Here in Uzes, the weather has been miraculously warm and gloriously sunny by day with intense blue skies overhead. With such great bright natural light days, at night I have noticed, all the more, how important candle and fire place lighting is to me and my guests. Besides candlesticks and chandeliers, pairs - [Small tables of taste and function](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/10/07/small-tables-of-taste-and-function/) - Chers Amis du l'Ecole du Bon Gout! The very best experiences of my trip to Provence were spent visiting with good friends. Much of this time, we were seated around a dining room table or in a salon in comfortable chairs next to "occasional" tables. Today, I will address the subject of these small to - ["Professor" Smith returns from Provence](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/09/30/professor-smith-returns-from-provence/) - Chers Amis du l'Ecole du Bon Gout, Bonjour encore de la Louisiane!! I have just returned from 2 months of the magical life so readily available in Provence. There were lots of opportunities there to experience and learn from various versions of serious "Bon Gout". These venues included many wonderful lunch or supper parties with - [Professor Smith takes a trip!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/07/23/professor-smith-takes-a-trip/) - Chers students of "l'Ecole Du Bon Gout", Bonjour ! I leave for Uzes, France this 27 July to return to Louisiane, 22 September. During this trip I will of course be shopping for "new" items of "bon gout" for Au Vieux Paris Antiques, but I will also be enjoying and assimilating "bon gout" in many - [A companion for life??](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/07/15/a-companion-for-life/) - Bonjour students of L'Ecole du Bon Gout!!! "A thing of beauty is a joy forever!!" Can an armchair be a comforting companion for life??? At your favorite window, your desk, your dinner table or your favorite spot to read, your armchair and you have a special relationship that could be for life!!French armchairs do come - [Tables without legs???](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/07/08/tables-without-legs/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour students of the "Ecole du Bon Gout"! Tables without legs??? Many console tables were designed without any legs at all or they had 1,2,3,4 or more legs!! Consoles had their greatest "hay day" in the Louis XV period but enjoyed continued popularity through the years, taking on the changing details and tastes - ["antiques providing luxurious comfort" ????](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/07/01/antiques-providing-luxurious-comfort/) - Chers Amis du Bon Gout!! Most people today don't automatically think of "antiques providing truly luxurious comfort". I propose in some cases, antiques certainly do provide this and more elegantly than most other similar mediums.Find attached 3 photos showing finished installations of pillows, newly made from luxurious antique fabrics. These are followed by 3 photos - [Buy the real thing and save $250,000](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/06/24/buy-the-real-thing-and-save-250000/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour de Au Vieux Paris Antiques!!! I have just read the most splendid "catalog" for the Getty Museum's current exhibition entitled "Paris: Life and Luxury" which is at the Getty now but will be shown in Houston's Museum of Fine Arts Sept 18 to Dec 10. I strongly recommend both the catalog as well as a - [Gift giving made fun and easy!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/06/17/gift-giving-made-fun-and-easy/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour de Pont Breaux la Louisiane!! Since I returned from France two weeks ago, I have been having a streak of supplying various clients with special anniversary, birthday and believe it or not, I know it is HOT outside, but for one client a major gift for next Christmas. Because I usually know the recipients, I - [Dining VS Eating in France](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/06/10/dining-vs-eating-in-france/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour!!! I have just returned from 7 delicious weeks in Provence and upon my return a friend commented that it looked like I had lost a little weight on this trip. Knowing that the average U S traveler to France, who stays only maybe 2 weeks, often comes back with some unwanted extra baggage around their - [What a Blog!!!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/03/30/what-a-blog/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour !! Mme. Andrea Veron visited here at the shop yesterday and has created with great photos and lively commentary a delightful "virtual visit" to Au Vieux Paris Antiques. I Invite you to enjoy the piece by clicking on the link below!! Cordialement, Roberthttp://allthetrappings.blogspot.com/2011/03/antiquarians-antiquarian-lovely-spring.html - [Country air and treasures too!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/03/04/country-air-and-treasures-too/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour de Pont Breaux la Louisiane!! Here the 2010-11 Winter is history and our plant and animal worlds are waking up to Spring!!! So maybe you too feel like you need to celebrate Spring's arrival and "flap your wings" a bit too!!See attached photos of a few delicious antiques at Au Vieux - [Spring is near, here is proof!!!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/02/18/spring-is-near-here-is-proof/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour !! Several of my "girl friends" showed up here at Au Vieux Paris on St. Valentin's Day with gifts for this occasion!! Among the gifts were two pairs of "under wear" that had sayings printed upon them, which the bi-laws concerning "decency "of the "Ecole du Bon Gout", prevent me from repeating in this e-mail!!! - [Winter Flowers!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/02/14/winter-flowers/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour de St. Valentine!!! Find here a few photos of flowers taken around Au Vieux Paris Antiques, to wish you the best on this Valentine's day, as well as for the days to follow! We are so lucky to have flowers blooming in the middle of winter's bitter freezes, though we are also all - [Valentine Day](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2011/02/07/valentine-day/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour and early happy Valentines Day. This holiday provides a great opportunity to "STOP" and let the special people in your life know that they are integral to your daily happiness and hold a very meaningful part in your world. These people can include a "significant other" as well as dear friends who you share your real life - [Visit au camellias, Avery's Island, La.](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2010/12/13/visit-au-camellias-averys-island-la/) - Chers Amis, Yesterday, I was one of a few lucky guests for lunch at Mme. Lisa Osborne's soon to be complete home at Avery's Island. Even though it was chilly, we wore our coats and ate in the sunshine on the 2nd story gallery over looking the surrounding forest with views of Vermillion Bay shimmering in the - [A note from Mme. de Pompadour!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2010/12/11/a-note-from-mme-de-pompadour/) - Chers Amis , I had been wanting to write Mme. Wayne Wrightsman for several years to thank her for her "work" collecting high style French furniture, architectural interiors and fine art. The Wrightsman Galleries at the Metropolitan Museum in NY contain the finest completely furnished 18th century French rooms in America.Well, I finally did write her and - [More "New" arrivals of Bon Gout at Au Vieux Paris Antiques](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2010/12/08/more-new-arrivals-of-bon-gout-at-au-vieux-paris-antiques/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour de Pont Breaux!! Since last week's container arrival, many hands here have been cleaning , waxing ,etc. I can surely say that in the 26 years that this shop has been in operation it has never had such quantity and quality of items to offer the public!!! And also at great prices as - ["My ship came in"!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2010/12/02/my-ship-came-in/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour d' Au Vieux Paris Antiques!! Well "my ship came in" even with the French cousins up in arms about the change in their retirement age !! My 2 month long summer shopping trip was productive like never before yielding items of beautiful classic style, great condition and great price!! This is THE dream combination - [Trip to NY](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2010/11/26/trip-to-ny/) - Chers Amis, My recent trip to New York was FLAWLESS BON GOUT!!!! The weather was great , leaves on the trees multicolored, and my accommodations at my neighbor in France , Betty Jane Bart's yummy 87th st. apartment , furnished with museum quality 17th and 16th C antiques was a dreamy experience in itself !!!!The - [Envy can be a good thing!!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2010/10/13/envy-can-be-a-good-thing/) - Chers Amis du l'Ecole du Bon Gout, Yes, envy can be a good thing, if it gets you to do a creative project of "bon gout".In recent years the Chateau de Versailles has done an miraculous job of repopulating the gardens there with hundreds upon hundreds of topiary trees and shrubs in a fantastic array of bizarre and imaginative - [Formula for magical living!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2010/10/13/formula-for-magical-living/) - Chers amis, Having just returned from a dream summer in Provence, that was filled with magical experiences every day, I have been trying to explain to my friends here what made it such a splendid adventure in living. Well, after some reflection, I realized it was almost like a basic "formula" repeated with numerous variations . This "formula" could be reduced to : - [18th C. Boiserie paneling: a delicious medium of Bon Gout](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2009/10/29/18th-c-boiserie-paneling-a-delicious-medium-of-bon-gout/) - Chers Amis de l'Ecole du Bon Gout, Today's subject is French 18th century boiserie paneling and its adaption and reinstallation in new settings.In the following photographs you will see "before and after photos" of three different projects. These involved using some salvaged antique 18th century boiserie panels interspersed with newly composed rectangular sections made on site - [Style Correlations in Chairs and Candlesticks](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2009/10/16/style-correlations-in-chairs-and-candlesticks/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour and welcome to some simple observations that will certainly aid you in distinguishing the differences in the classic French decorative styles as they evolved from Louis XIV at the end of the 17th Century through Directoire at the very end of the 18th century.In the following photos of chairs paired with candlesticks of the same style, all period pieces here at - [Beauty of Ages Past](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2009/10/03/beauty-of-ages-past/) - Chers Amis, Bonjour! A shipment of "Bon Gout" ( Think : French culture, history and beauty from ages past crystillized it material objects you can own and enjoy living with) has arrived here at Au Vieux Paris! Find here a sample photos of some of this diverse selection, which I found mainly in Provence.Plan a visit soon to taste - [Pleasures of Summer + Gazpacho Recipe](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2009/07/29/pleasures-of-summer-gazpacho-recipe/) - Chers Amis, I trust you are experiencing the joys of summer time, however if your routine has you bogged down, I suggest an out door dinner party with friends. Gazpacho is so easy to make and serve and is a crowd pleasing one dish cooling meal, especially if you top it off with chilled boiled - [Pleasures of Summer!](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2009/07/27/pleasures-of-summer/) - Chers Amis, I trust you are experiencing the joys of summer time, however if your routine has you bogged down, I suggest an out door dinner party with friends. Gazpacho is so easy to make and serve and is a crowd pleasing one dish meal especially if you top it off with boiled shrimp or chopped - [Antique Lighting](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2008/12/02/antique-lighting/) - Bonjour and welcome to l'Ecole du Bon Gout. Today's subject is antique lighting. This subject is apropos as we approach the sun rise of the winter solstice Dec 21, when our fair planet earth, our glorious sun and the potent black hole at the center of our milky way galaxy will be in a straight line. - [Chairs](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2008/11/28/chairs/) - Bonjour and welcome to l’Ecole du Bon Gout. Today’s subject of interest is"the chair". Not only are chairs one of the most basic, personal and useful forms of furniture,unlike many case pieces, they possess distinctive stylistic and sculptural detail that makes them easily identified and relatable usually to one specific period. Each chair represents of the - [A Day of Flowering](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2008/11/13/a-day-of-flowering/) - Bonjour and welcome to l’Ecole du Bon Gout! The Mayan calendar created about 550 b.c. described the past year, November 19, 2007 to November 12, 2008 as a “dark night of destruction (the end of manufactured lack)”. The good news is the year starting November 13, 2008 to November 8, 2009 is labeled “a day - [Fireplace](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2008/11/03/fireplace/) - With the welcoming of cool fall days and the anticipation of cold winter nights ahead, today's subject is the fireplace. Even if you have central heating, the fireplace of any room is that room's focal point and the place that first catches the eye when you walk in. It also usually sets the tone, scale - [French antique garden ornaments](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2008/06/06/french-antique-garden-ornaments/) - Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. Today's subject is French antique garden ornaments. “A rose called by any other name may smell as sweet,” but it will look a lot better in an antique vase Anduze than it will in an old washing machine tank! The presentation an culture of - [Mirrors](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2008/05/23/mirrors/) - Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. Today's subject of interest is mirrors. “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the loveliest of them all?” Well often, the mirror itself can be the “loveliest” single contributor to a composition of an entire wall of decorative and architectural features. Mirrors, though they - [Period candlelit chandeliers and sconces](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2008/05/09/period-candlelit-chandeliers-and-sconces/) - Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. Today's subject is period candlelit chandeliers and sconces. Today, in the average day we are usually subjected to lighting experiences which are of a totally new nature: i.e. florescent light, widescreen television images, computer screens images, and even strobe lights if you happen to - [lecojum “Snow Flakes” in bloom](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2008/02/08/lecojum-snow-flakes-in-bloom/) - Mes Amis,Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. With winter’s mantle lifting and the promise of spring in the air, today's subject is focused on the plant world. I invite you to visit the very beautifully illustrated “blog” visit to Au Vieux Paris Antiques by Chris Wiesinger (www.southernbulbs.com/blog/). Chris is a - [Dining tables](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2007/12/07/dining-tables/) - Mes Amis,Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. Today’s subject is dining tables. With the holiday season in full tilt whirling all around us, it might be a relief to focus on a holiday tradition that really does go back farther than jingle bells do: Dining “à table” can be the - [French domestic candlesticks](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2007/11/30/french-domestic-candlesticks/) - Mes Amis,Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. Today's visit addresses the subject of French domestic candlesticks. This subject is well covered in an article in the current Nov-Dec issue of Southern Accents Magazine, which is illustrated with photographs taken here at Au Vieux Paris Antiques and for which I was - [Glassware](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2007/10/19/glassware/) - Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. Today's subject is glassware. The more we are bombarded with beverages and food served in plastic and styrofoam, throw away containers, the more we need to “imbibe” in the use of drinking vessels with visual, tactile, auditory and intellectual rewards. In this fast paced, - [The stylistic periods of Consulate (1799-1804), Empire (1804-1815), Resturation (1815-1824), Charles X (1824-1830), and Louis Philippe (1830-1848)](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2007/10/12/the-stylistic-periods-of-consulate-1799-1804-empire-1804-1815-resturation-1815-1824-charles-x-1824-1830-and-louis-philippe-1830-1848/) - Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. Today's subjects are the stylistic periods of Consulate (1799-1804), Empire (1804-1815), Resturation (1815-1824), Charles X (1824-1830), and Louis Philippe (1830-1848). This may seem at first to be too many stylistic periods to group together, but take note the span of time is only - [The stylistic periods of Louis XVI (1774 - 1793) and Directiore (1795 - 1799)](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2007/10/05/the-stylistic-periods-of-louis-xvi-1774-1793-and-directiore-1795-1799/) - Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. Today's subjects are the stylistic periods of Louis XVI (1774 - 1793) and Directiore (1795 - 1799). There is a period called "Revolutionaire" (1793 - 1795) which did have specific forms of expression in the arts; however, the pieces are quite rare and the - [Stylistic Periods of Régence (1715 - 1723) and Louis XV (1723 - 1774)](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2007/09/28/stylistic-periods-of-regence-1715-1723-and-louis-xv-1723-1774/) - Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. Today's subjects are the stylistic periods of Régence (1715 - 1723) and Louis XV (1723 - 1774). These periods, which transition seamlessly from one to the other, are characterized by their emphasis on curvaceous forms and movements as well as an appreciation for vegetable - [Stylistic Periods of Louis XIII (1610 - 1643) and His Son, Louis XIV (1643 - 1715)](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2007/09/21/stylistic-periods-of-louis-xiii-1610-1643-and-his-son-louis-xiv-1643-1715/) - Chers Amis,Bonjour and welcome to today's visit to l'Ecole du Bon Goût. Today's subjects are the stylistic periods of Louis XIII (1610 - 1643) and his son, Louis XIV (1643 - 1715), who was the hands down all time champion of material Bon Goût. Both of these stylistic periods can be described similarly. Their characteristics - [L'ecole du Bon Gout Lesson I: How to Plant a Vase Anduze](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/2007/05/30/lecole-du-bon-gout-lesson-i-how-to-plant-a-vase-anduze/) - Bonjour and welcome to L'ecole du Bon Gout!This week's email offers a lesson in the proper planting of a vase Anduze which has, through age, lost its' outer waterproof glaze. The method illustrated below ensures proper drainage and also includes the use of a heavy duty garbage bag to retain moisture that would otherwise be lost by expiration ## Pages - [Home](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/) - Specializing in exceptional 17th, 18th and 19th century French antiques, decorative and fine arts. Period furniture includes armoires, commodes, buffets, beds, chairs, tables in all sizes. 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[Small Table](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/small-table-3/) - [Side Table](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/side-table-3/) - [Side Table](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/side-table-4/) - [Side Table](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/side-table-6/) - [2 Candle Sconce 25](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/2-candle-sconce-25/) - [3 Pairs of 2 Candle Sconce 24](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/3-pairs-of-2-candle-sconce-24/) - [3 Candle Sconce 23](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/3-candle-sconce-23/) - [2 Candle Sconce 22](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/2-candle-sconce-22/) - [3 Candle Sconce 21](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/3-candle-sconce-21/) - [2 Candle Sconce 20](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/2-candle-sconce-20/) - [Pair of 2 Candle Sconce 19](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/pair-of-2-candle-sconce-19/) - [Sconce 18](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/sconce-18/) - [Sconce 16](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/sconce-16/) - [Sconce 17](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/sconce-17/) - [Pair of 2 Candle Sconce 15](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/pair-of-2-candle-sconce-15/) - [Sconce 14](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/sconce-14/) - [Sconce 12](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/sconce-12/) - [Pair of 3 Candle Sconce 13](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/sconce-pair-13/) - [Sconce 11](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/sconce-11/) - [Pair of 2 Candle Wall Sconce](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/pair-of-2-candle-wall-sconce/) - [Pair of Wall Sconces](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/pair-of-wall-sconces-4/) - [2 Candle Wall Sconce](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/2-candle-wall-sconce/) - [Pair of 5 Candle Wall Sconce](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/pair-of-5-candle-wall-sconce/) - [Wall Sconces](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/sconces/wall-sconces/) - [Seat Furniture 2](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-2/) - [Small Table](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold-tables/small-table-2/) - [tables-7](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold-tables/tables-7/) - [Side Table](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold-tables/side-table-5/) - [5 Candle Wall Sconce](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_sconces/5-candle-wall-sconce/) - [Pair of 3 Candle Wall Sconce](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_sconces/pair-of-3-candle-wall-sconce/) - [8 Candle Wall Sconce](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_sconces/8-candle-wall-sconce/) - [2 Candle Wall Sconce](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_sconces/2-candle-wall-sconce-2/) - [Pair of Wall Sconces](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_sconces/pair-of-wall-sconces-6/) - [Fine Artwork 29](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-artwork-29/) - ["The Bridge" by Francois Boucher Reproduction](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/the-bridge-by-francois-boucher/) - [Set of 4 Framed Color Engravings](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-1/) - [Fine Artwork 17](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-17/) - [Fine Artwork 16](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-16/) - [Fine Artwork 10](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-10/) - [Fine Artwork 6](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-6-2/) - [Fine Artwork 23](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-artwork-23/) - [Fine Artwork 22](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-artwork-22/) - [Fine Artwork 21](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-artwork-21/) - [Fine Artwork 20](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-artwork-20/) - [Fine Artwork 19](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-19/) - [Fine Artwork 18](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-18/) - [Fine Artwork 12](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-12/) - [Fine Artwork 11](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-11/) - [Fine Artwork 9](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-9-2/) - [Fine Artwork 8](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-8/) - [Fine Artwork 7](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-7/) - [Fine Artwork 5](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/fine-artwork_5/) - [Fine Artwork 4](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/fine-artwork_4/) - [Fine Artwork 3](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/fine-artwork_3/) - [Fine Artwork 2](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/fine-artwork_2/) - [Fine Artwork 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/fine-artwork_1/) - [Tapestry of Roman Ruins & Villagers](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/tapestry-of-roman-ruins-villagers/) - [Fine Artwork 28](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-artwork-28/) - [Bronze 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-art-bronze-1/) - [Tapestry Panel 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/tapestry-panel-1/) - [Bust 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-art-bust-1/) - [Fine Artwork 25](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-artwork-25/) - [Fine Artwork 24](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-artwork-24/) - [Fine Artwork 27](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-artwork-27/) - [Fine Artwork 26](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine-artwork-26/) - [Fine Artwork 15](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-15/) - [Fine Artwork 14](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-14/) - [Fine Artwork 13](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-13/) - [Tapestry Panel 5](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/tapestry-panel-5/) - [Tapestry Panel 4](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/fine_art-9/) - [Tapestry Panel 3](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/fine_art/tapestry-panel-3/) - 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[Oil on Canvas "Fall"](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_fine_art/fine_art-31/) - [Framed Tapestry](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_fine_art/fine_art-30/) - [fine_art-6](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_fine_art/fine_art-6/) - [fine_art-4](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_fine_art/fine_art-4/) - [Marble & Mahogany Buffet](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_case_pieces/case_pieces-18/) - [Walnut & Marble Commode](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_case_pieces/commodes-5/) - [Small Armoire](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_case_pieces/small-armoire/) - [À deux corps](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_case_pieces/case_pieces-6/) - [Gallery Inspirations](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/exceptional_flooring/parquet_flooring/parquet-flooring-1/) - The floor is the "foundation” of the decor of any room. Make it fabulous with parquet de Versailles available at Au Vieux Paris Antiques. - [Roof Tile 3](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/roof_tiles/roof-tile-3/) - [Silverware Assortment](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/silverware/silverware-assortment/) - [Fiddle Thread Dinner Knives](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/silverware/fiddle-thread-dinner-knives/) - [Assorted Knives with Stainless Blades](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/silverware/assorted-knives-with-stainless-blades/) - [Large Provencal Sofa](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/large-provencal-sofa/) - [Ironwork 4](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/ironwork/ironwork-4/) - [Ironwork 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/ironwork/ironwork-1/) - [Ironwork 8](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/ironwork/ironwork-8/) - [Ironwork 10](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/ironwork/ironwork-10/) - 18th century wrought iron gates - [Door 42](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-42/) - Door 41 - [Boiserie 3](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/boiserie/door-33/) - Door 33 - [Curtain Hardware 9](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/curtain_hardware/curtain-hardware-9/) - [Curtain Hardware 8](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/curtain_hardware/curtain-hardware-8/) - [Curtain Hardware 6](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/curtain_hardware/curtain-hardware-6/) - [Curtain Hardware 7](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/curtain_hardware/curtain-hardware-7/) - [Curtain Hardware 5](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/curtain_hardware/curtain-hardware-5/) - [Curtain Hardware 4](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/curtain_hardware/curtain-hardware-4/) - [Curtain Hardware 3](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/curtain_hardware/curtain-hardware-3/) - [Curtain Hardware 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/curtain_hardware/curtain-hardware-1/) - [Curtain Hardware 2](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/curtain_hardware/curtain-hardware-2/) - [Roof Tile 2](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/roof_tiles/roof-tile-2/) - [Roof Tile 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/roof_tiles/roof-tile-1/) - [Chandelier 17](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-17/) - [Chandelier 18](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-18/) - [Chandelier 20](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-20/) - [Chandelier 19](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-19/) - [Chandelier 16](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-16/) - [Chandelier 15](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-15/) - [Chandelier 14](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-14/) - [Chandelier 12](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-12/) - [Chandelier 6](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-6/) - [Chandelier 2](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-2/) - [Chandelier 11](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/lighting-3/) - [Chandelier 10](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/lighting-7/) - 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[Chandelier 7](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/lighting-13/) - [Chandelier 5](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-5/) - [Chandelier 4](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-4/) - [Chandelier 3](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier-3/) - [Chandelier 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/chandelier/) - [Louis XIII Chandeliers 2](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/louis-xiii-chandeliers/) - [Louis XV Chandeliers 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chandeliers/louis-xv-chandeliers/) - [Seat Furniture 13](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-14/) - [Seat Furniture 12](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-12/) - [Seat Furniture 11](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-11/) - [Seat Furniture 10](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-10/) - [Seat Furniture 9](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-9/) - [Seat Furniture 8](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-8/) - [Seat Furniture 7](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-7/) - [Huge Armchair](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/huge-armchair/) - [Arm Chairs](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/arm-chairs/) - [6 Large Chaise au Chasse](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/6-large-chaise-au-chasse/) - [Seat Furniture 6](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-6/) - [Seat Furniture 5](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-5/) - [Seat Furniture 3](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-3/) - [Seat Furniture 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/chairs/seat-furniture-1/) - [Door 41](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-41/) - Door 41 - [Door 37](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-37/) - Door 37 - [Door 36](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-36/) - Door 36 - [Door 35](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-35/) - Door 35 - [Door 32](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-32/) - Door 32 - [Door 31](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-31/) - Door 31 - [Door 30](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-30/) - Door 30 - [Door 29](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-29/) - Door 29 - [Door 28](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-28/) - Door 28 - [Door 27](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-27/) - Door 27 - [Door 26](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-26/) - Door 26 - [Door 24](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-24/) - Door 24 - [Door 23](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-23/) - Door 23 - [Door 22](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-22/) - Door 22 - [Door 21](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-21/) - Door 21 - [Door 20](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-20/) - Door 20 - [Door 19](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-19/) - Door 19 - [Door 18](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-18/) - Door 18 - [Door 17](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-17/) - Door 17 - [Door 16](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-16/) - Door 16 - [Door 15](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-15/) - Door 15 - [Door 14](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-14/) - Door 14 - [Door 12](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-12/) - door_12 - [Door 13](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-13/) - door_13 - [Door 11](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/doors/door-11/) - door_11 - [Boiserie 11](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/boiserie/boiserie-11/) - boiserie_2 - [Boiserie 1](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/boiserie/boiserie-1/) - boiserie_1 - [French Faience Porcelain](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/00-new/imari-porcelain/) - [Two matching pairs of arm chairs](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_chairs/seating-4/) - [Pair of red fauteuils](https://auvieuxparisantiques.com/shop/previously-sold/sold_chairs/seating-5/) - 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