tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15649239167178781562024-03-19T02:43:30.206+00:00Dazzle Vintage FurnitureAuthentic French furniture from FranceAli Stokeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518839763497969577noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564923916717878156.post-51265330462836027002018-01-02T15:03:00.001+00:002018-01-05T15:26:26.707+00:00Happy New Year!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dazzle Vintage Furniture would like to wish all our customers, old and new, a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year! To celebrate we are having a SALE with 10% off all authentic French armoires, antique mirrors and decorative accessories.<br /><br />2017 was a great year for us. We'd like to thank everyone who supported us and share some images of our adventures in France. We look forward to more trips and exciting times in 2018!</span></span><br />
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Ali Stokeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518839763497969577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564923916717878156.post-21698410331315411702017-04-12T09:41:00.000+01:002017-05-20T12:00:08.321+01:00Our new website and sourcing service for authentic French armoires<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Exciting developments at Dazzle this month as we unveil our new mobile friendly website - <a href="http://www.dazzlevintagefurniture.com/">www.dazzlevintagefurniture.com</a> and roll out our special sourcing service to all customers. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We started selling French furniture online in 2008 and were one of the first retailers to offer national delivery and an online checkout all in one place. We've come a long way since then! Becoming the go-to place for high quality antique and vintage French armoires. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We are constantly innovating and improving the service that we offer. Customers have told us that they were frequently frustrated at missing out on purchasing one of our armoires and this led us to decide to offer a sourcing service. Today, hunting down the perfect armoire for a customer makes up the bulk of what we do. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A vintage Henri II armoire sourced for a customer and painted to order</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We visit France on a regular basis and now take a shopping list of customer requests. We like to think we're quite good at finding the perfect piece, we've built up a resource of trusted antiques fairs and fellow dealers with whom we have a great relationship. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Filling the van - an 'art' in itself!</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Below
are some examples of armoires that we have bought to order. We can also
paint pieces in your chosen colour and brand. To find out more about
our sourcing service visit the <a href="http://www.dazzlevintagefurniture.com/bespoke-and-sourced-items.html">Bespoke & Sourced Items</a> page on our website.</span></span></span></span> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Highly carved Henri II armoire</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Petite 18th Century Marriage armoire</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Petite Painted Louis Philippe armoire</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Interior view - petite painted Louis Philippe armoire</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Who Are We? <br /> <br /> Dazzle Vintage Furniture is an online boutique specialising in authentic French armoires, antique mirrors and decorative accessories. We personally source all our items in France, scouring flea markets, fairs and antiques shops in Brittany and Provence. <br /> <br /> WEBSITE:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1872519099"> </a><a href="http://www.dazzlevintagefurniture.com/">http://www.dazzlevintagefurniture.com</a><br /> <br /> TWITTER:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1872519103"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/DazzleVintage">@DazzleVintage</a><br /> <br /> INSTAGRAM:<a href="http://instagram.com/dazzlevintagefurniture"> http://instagram.com/dazzlevintagefurniture</a><br /> </span></span><br />
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Ali Stokeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518839763497969577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564923916717878156.post-36381082501343457842016-11-24T13:06:00.001+00:002017-05-20T11:58:59.883+01:00The Annual Antiques Fair at Chateau de Kerduel<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ahead of our next buying trip to France in December we're taking a little bit of time to reminisce about our summer visit to the antiques fair at the beautiful Chateau de Kerduel in Brittany. This is an annual event which attracts a diverse range of dealers. From the quirky and bizarre through to high end Parisian art, there is something for all tastes and budgets. If you don't find something to buy it doesn't matter, you can just enjoy the view! </span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the perks of dealing in authentic French armoires is that we get to travel in and around France on a regular basis. Our most recent buying trip was something of an epic, which took in Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon, Midi-Pyrénées, Poitou-Charente and Brittany. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We started in Arles, in south west France, a regular haunt for us due to the fantastic brocante. This area is known for the stunning Camargue nature reserve, home to the famous white horses and one of the best places to see flamingoes in the wild.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We had intended to stay in Arles for a couple of days but we didn't chose our dates very well. We arrived just as the country descended into a wave of strikes affecting trains, planes and petrol stations. Known as 'La grève', access to fuel became almost impossible and we were advised to stay put until the situation improved. <br /><br />There are, however, worse places to be stranded! Arles is a beautiful town with some breathtaking Roman structures, such as the amphitheatre. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We finally hit the road a week later than anticipated, stopping at the beautiful town of Moissac on the river Tarn. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We've recently returned from our first French buying trip of 2016 with a beautiful hoard of authentic French armoires. We sailed out on a glorious morning arriving in France with plenty of daylight left to begin the hunt. <br /><br />Our buying trips usually last about a week and during that time we cover quite a few miles. The bonus is that we get to visit lots of lovely places and many small towns that most tourists don't get to see. On this trip we stayed in Brittany and despite the bitter cold it was a wonderful adventure! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The beautiful town of </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tréguier </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></div>
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An amazing St Malo armoire in Tréguier cathedral</div>
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Au revoir Anglais! Leaving the port of Plymouth en route to France </div>
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It's been a busy winter here at Dazzle central. Our decision to concentrate purely on sourcing French armoires has been a great success, so much so that we are in the unprecedented position of having almost sold out. Specialising has allowed us to refine our knowledge and cherry pick the very best pieces we can find. </div>
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We're thrilled to now be counting down the days to our first buying trip of 2016. We will be seeking out more beautiful antique and vintage armoires. In the years since we started Dazzle we have evolved from selling painted vintage furniture (hence the name), through to French furniture en masse (beds, side tables, buffets etc) to arrive where we are today - specialists in authentic French armoires. </div>
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We increasingly buy to order for customers which means that many of the armoires we come home with are already spoken for, but if you're UK based and have a specific style of armoire you would like us to source then please do get in touch. Throughout the spring and summer we make regular trips to France (usually monthly) and with a large network of contacts over the channel we can probably find your dream armoire! </div>
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The beautiful town of Morlaix which will be our base during this buying trip </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Going on a French buying trip is a great experience but it's also hard work. We're lucky in that it has allowed us to explore places in France that we would never have otherwise been to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Whilst buying at French fairs is one of the most exciting parts of a buying trip it's also one of the most uncertain. Until you get there you never know what you'll find and you have to haggle hard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Is there any piece of furniture more fabulous than a cupboard? Here at <a href="http://www.dazzlevintagefurniture.com/" target="_blank">Dazzle Vintage Furniture</a> we specialise in selling antique storage and our favourite pieces are authentic French armoires. I fell in love with armoires because they are so versatile, sitting happily in any room of the house. Beautiful on the outside, they are tardis like on the inside, the perfect storage solution!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Many people confuse armoires with wardrobes, whereas in truth are large French cupboards. The word cupboard descends from the practice of storing cups and plates on a table or sideboard. In French homes armoires are found in the dining room and kitchen as well as in bedrooms and bathrooms. They are ideal to use as a larder and brilliant for storing china and glassware. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Traditionally, in English homes the linen press was used to store blankets. In France the <span style="font-family: serif;">reliable</span> armoire serves the same purpose.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not many people realise that Peugeot Brothers, the famous car makers, started out making coffee mills. Coffee was introduced into France from Turkey in the 18th Century, but the only way to grind it was in the large mills designed for grain. It was not until the early 19th century that the small household mills started to emerge, mainly produced by the Peugeot Freres.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Peugeot Brothers owned a foundry at Valentigny where they designed and patented the now famous ‘box and drawer’ design in 1840. The box contains a hopper for the raw beans which feeds them into an Archimedean screw. The screw cracks the beans open before the mill wheel grinds them to a fine powder<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Their invention was an immediate success and by the time of the Great Paris Exhibition in 1889 they were producing half a million grinders a year. It was around this time that the brothers started making car parts for Mercedes. They later manufactured complete cars, but the production of coffee mills continued until 1974 in a variety of designs and sizes based on the same principles.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Vintage and antiqu<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e coffee grinders are </span></span>eminently <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">collectible<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. They </span></span>add grace and French charm to a kitchen whilst also producing a wonderful cup of coffee. True coffee aficionados will tell <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">you t<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">hat a cup of co<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">f<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">fee you have gro<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">und yourself tastes so much better, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">due to the <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">freshness</span> and the way the beans are cracked open without becoming 'burnt'<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> by the high speed mills. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">n <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">early design com<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">plete with Elephant embl<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">m. This dates it as pre-1930</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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lacquered blue that was popular in the early 1930s. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another fine example from about 1908. This one has a rare and beautiful external hopper and is made from a lovely warm honey coloured wood </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Cube type. This grinder from 1940s has a very attractive steel hopper and a straight elegant handle typical of the Art Deco period. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another very rare Peugeot Freres grinder with a Flemish theme. This one is engraved and enamelled with a scene of two windmills and a boat. It dates from around 1930.</span></span></div>
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Interior of Painted Pine Louis Philippe French Armoire with original shelves</div>
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windows of many traditional French homes you'll see huge armoires
inhabiting dining rooms, kitchens, hallways and bedrooms. Basically they
serve a use in every room of the house, which is why they are such
terrific pieces to own. In the kitchen they can be used as larder
cupboards, in dining rooms they serve as great storage for plates and
serving bowls and in bedrooms and on landings they serve to store
clothes, bedding and other linens. </span></div>
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the umbrella term armoire many styles exist. These mostly represent
different eras and different areas of production. Perhaps the most
familiar style to British buyers is the often reproduced 'Louis' style.</span></div>
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These pieces are made to emulate the style and opulence of the French
court of Louis XVI and his queen Marie Antoinette. They usually have
double mirror doors, stand on decorative scrolled feet and have a domed
shaped cornice, often with a large crest. This style probably epitomises
what most people think of when they visualise French furniture, in
particular, armoires. However, it isn't that typical of true French
furniture and much of what is seen on the market today is mass produced
in countries such as China and India for the UK and American market. Any
real armoires surviving from Louis' reign are now worth a small
fortune. The Louis armoires that we find in France, such as the two
pictured below, date from the early to mid 20th century and are French
'revivial' pieces, made to emulate the original 18th century styles.
These vintage pieces tend to be of far higher quality than the new ones
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Small Louis Style French Armoire</div>
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Large Louis Style French Armoire</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Louis Philippe Style French Armoires</i>:
In the style of furniture popular during the reign of Louis Philippe I
(1830-1848). Known as the 'Citizen King', Louis Philippe was a popular
figurehead. Noted for not leading the usually lavish lifestyle of a
royal, furniture named after him is beautiful for its simplicity. These
pieces epitomise elegance and tend to be less ornate and more refined
than other styles. Armoires are recognisable by their wide cornice, tall
body and raised feet. Like the Louis style, these are much imitated,
but originals tend to be beautifully constructed and cleverly fully
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Louis Philippe Style French Armoire</div>
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Provincial furniture was made in the provinces, as opposed to the
furniture made for the King and court in Paris. Court fashions often
took a while to filter to the provinces, and as result French provincial
furniture displays an array of overlapping styles. Most notable are
pieces showing the influence of the countryside, with simplified carving
representing wheat sheaves and foliage. Provincial French furniture is
often highly rustic in finish and style but beautifully made. Large
armoires such as the one pictured below are fully knockdown and held
together with chunky, hand made wooden pegs.</span></div>
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Art Deco movement first appeared in France during the 1920s. Reflecting
a new modern era, Deco embraced geometric forms such as rectangles and
zig zags. French Deco furniture is often quite chunky, with chunky feet,
geometric lines but also strong floral motifs that are far bolder and
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Also known as French Renaissance, Henri II furniture is notable for its
size and solidity. Armoires tend to be huge and rectangular in
composition, with heavy carving, dark wood and large bun feet. They are
notable for their often elaborate cornices with large finials and
crests, and show a strong Italian influence in their carving and design.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Breton French Armoires</i>:
Breton furniture is highly distinctive. Often made of heavy, dark oak
and highly carved, with fretwork a notable feature. Squares and
rectangles predominate, with intensely carved human figures and faces,
animals, plants and ships wheels. Maritime motifs predominate,
reflecting Brittany's close association with the sea. Armoires are often
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there are so many reproduction armoires on the market it's tempting to
ask why buy originals? Possibly one of the most unrecognised points is
that often the real thing is far cheaper! Many repro armoires retail at
far higher prices than antique and vintage ones, despite often being
quite poorly made. French armoires of all styles tend to exhibit
exceptional craftsmanship. As well as being beautiful and practical,
they will never devalue (unless you ill treat them!). French furniture
never goes out of vogue and purchasing an authentic armoire is a solid
investment as well as a beautiful storage solution. </span></div>
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with most antique and vintage furniture we can age pieces according to
their construction and their apparels. Look at feet, hinges, handles,
keys and locks and such give aways as depth and wood patternation. Most
authentic French armoires will fully knockdown, that is, disassemble
completely. Antique French armoires, pre-1900 will often knockdown into
very small constituent parts are held together using a mix of wooden
pegs and inbuilt large screws. Very old armoires will have pegs only.
More modern armoires (post 1930) will usually be held together with
large removable screws and will knockdown into less pieces, often with
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">According to myth, the chateau was visited by King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. Today, it is a popular visitor destination and home to the annual fair. There were dealers from every spectrum of the trade and some beautiful and bizarre sights. With stalls both inside and out there were thankfully places to escape from the rain while we shopped. And yes - we bought some very lovely things as well! </span></div>
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Ali Stokeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518839763497969577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564923916717878156.post-448331680838409712015-07-08T11:43:00.001+01:002016-06-13T14:56:50.671+01:00 Antiquing In France: Shopping For French Vintage in Brittany<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">We shop all over France for our website but one of my most favourite places is Brittany. Often overlooked by tourists, this part of France is lovely, with many beautiful unspoilt towns and some amazing beaches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was during a holiday to Provence with my partner John in 2011 that I first encountered a real French armoire. It may not sound like a life changing event for most people, but for me it most certainly was. Love at first sight is an understatement and a seed of an idea began to grow......</span></div>
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At that time I was working as antiques dealer specialising in selling very large, very heavy and very cumbersome Victorian and Edwardian compactums. Whilst beautiful, they were back-breakingly hard to manoueve and difficult to store. </div>
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On holiday in Arles we happened upon an a rustic, run down antiques shop run by a wonderfully eccentric man. Everything was covered in dust and cobwebs, suggesting perhaps that sales were on the slow side! But what we found there was a succession of stunningly beautiful armoires, all with their original fitted interiors. </div>
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Like many people, up until that day my vision of a French armoire was a painted white wardrobe with mirror doors and a big curly top (authentic armoires in this style are called Rocaille). Sadly the market in reproduction furniture is so strong in the UK that these rather lack lustre pieces have come to represent what everyone understands an armoire to be. Not so! A real French armoire is a cupboard with shelves and sometimes internal drawers. They are, to coin a phrase I often use in my marketing - storage heaven! They also 'knockdown', which means they come apart completely, making them easy to store and transport. </div>
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That day in Provence I decided I was going to find a way to get these beautiful, original and authentic French armoires back to the UK. Dazzle Vintage Furniture, as it now is, was born. </div>
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Every good dealer should understand their wares, and for me it's not just marketing speak. I can advocate the wonder of owning an antique French armoire. Mine is my most favourite piece of furniture and for many reasons. It is a wonderfully rustic 19th century marriage armoire, dating from 1868. An inscription across the cornice names the couple it was originally gifted to and there is something magical in knowing those names. </div>
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French armoires were (and still are) crucial items in a French home, as such they were often made for couples as a wedding gift. Known as 'marriage armoires', these pieces are amazing not just because of the sheer amount of 'stuff' they hold (or in my case - hide), they also have a story to tell, of previous lives and loves, like a door quietly opening into the dark of history, offering us a little peak. I sometimes wonder who will be the guardian of my armoire in 200 years time, but for now I'm enjoying owning it myself.</div>
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Coffee connoisseurs agree that nothing beats the taste of coffee ground by hand, something to do with the slowness of the breaking of the beans releases more flavour. The proof is in the cup, and Dazzle can confirm that the taste is spectacular!</div>
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</span>Ali Stokeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518839763497969577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564923916717878156.post-21767126520485247892015-01-02T11:42:00.001+00:002015-01-08T10:43:41.737+00:00Authentic French Furniture and Decorative Antiques January SALE!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Specialising in European antique and vintage furniture with an emphasis on quality French pieces, the website stocks an ever changing selection of armoires, French beds, buffets, mirrors and vintage lighting.</div>
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Ali and John visit France on a regular basis, scouring brocantes and vide greniers in Provence and Brittany. They are passionate ambassadors for real French furniture and hope to inspire buyers to chose quality, time-honoured pieces over mass produced new.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I love the style and simplicity of traditional French kitchens. Forget fitted units and marble topped work surfaces, it's all about free standing units. A buffet in one corner, an armoire in another. Here in the UK we tend to confuse French armoires with wardrobes, resigning them solely to the bedroom. However, they are a hugely versatile piece of furniture, equally at home in just about every room of the house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">We visit France regularly and enjoy scouring all manner of places for vintage finds. Most of what we buy ends up for sale on our website </span><a href="http://www.dazzlevintagefurniture.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Dazzle Vintage Furniture</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> but I also enjoying just browsing, and bringing home a sneaky piece for myself! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">There's no doubt that rummaging around brocantes is great fun and a wonderful way to submerse yourself in a bit of French culture, but aside from that there are a few items that are really worth looking out for. The first is vintage coffee grinders. These iconic pieces work wonderfully as decorative items, instantly adding a touch of French style to a kitchen. They are also practical (if a little time consuming) making some of the smoothest coffee you'll ever taste!</span></div>
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<br />Ali Stokeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518839763497969577noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564923916717878156.post-56382171478961076962013-11-14T16:31:00.001+00:002017-05-20T11:44:49.028+01:00How to identify genuine French furniture<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Whilst authentic French furniture is very distinctive, reproduction pieces have flooded the UK market in recent years. The thirst for all things French has led to a flurry of mass produced 'French' beds, armoires and buffets. These pieces, which aim to capture the essence of French style, are often poorly made and tend to retail at higher prices than originals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Since starting our business in November 2011 we have invested a lot of time in gaining knowledge about the items we sell. French furniture is unique in its quality, craftsmanship and style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Detail from an authentic Demi Corbeille French Bed </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Some sellers may unwittingly sell reproduction pieces believing them to be genuine, however, for the buyer the difference is huge. Authentic French furniture is a great investment. Genuine pieces will always hold their value, and more often than not, the value of pieces will increase. Before making any purchase make sure you ask the following questions: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Most vintage and antique French furniture is made of oak, chestnut or cherry wood. You will occasionally find pine pieces but they are not as common as in British furniture of the same era. If a piece is stated as being pine, make sure you double check all the other signs outlined below, particularly if the item is painted. Any piece that has a suspiciously 'orange' coloured pine interior should raise concerns!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Interior of a genuine painted pine French armoire</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Looking inside an armoire, vitrine, buffet or chevet can tell you a great deal about its age and provenance. This is especially important if the item has been painted. Sadly there are some unscrupulous sellers out there who will try and pass off a cheap pine wardrobe as a French armoire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">All genuine French furniture will show its age inside and out. Wood will often have an aged colour/appearance and quirks. Genuine provincial pieces were hand made and you can see the craftsmanship. Later 'revival' pieces, whilst newer, will still have signs of wear and use. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Perhaps one of the most common tell tale signs is evidence of previous woodworm infection. It's rare to find a piece of genuine French furniture without a single worm hole!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Authentic antique French armoires will usually have beautiful adornments, such as brass escutcheons and detailed handles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> A handle from a Henri II style French armoire C. 1890 to 1910. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">More modern revival pieces will have no visible hinges at all. Instead they sit on 'pivots' which slot into the base and which allow them to open and close. Like older armoire and buffet doors they simply lift out of the frame with no screws involved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Nearly all French armoires are 'knockdown', this phrase means they are designed to knock down into smaller, more manageable pieces, making them easy to transport. Some genuine sellers may not know whether a piece knocks down but you can tell by looking at the inside. Older, provincial and L0uis Philippe style armoires will be held together with small wooden pegs. Use a torch to look at the areas where the joints meet, if small round peg ends are visible the item is genuine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">WEBSITE:<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1872519099"> </a><a href="http://www.dazzlevintagefurniture.com/">www.dazzlevintagefurniture.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Online auction sites have transformed both the buying and selling experience in so many ways. On the positive side it's now incredibly easy for anyone to set up their own business. Without the need for a bricks and mortar shop, you can start small with very little finance and grow your business in your own time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">But is this new selling culture also good for the consumer? As we discussed in our previous post, when you visit an antiques shop you should expect the dealer to have an indepth knowledge of the items they are selling and to be able to date pieces correctly and not mislead. If a person with very little knowledge of antique furniture opened a physical shop their inexperience would quickly show, and just as quickly, their sales would falter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">It's true that there are some great bargains to be had on online auction sites, but beware, not everything is what it claims to be. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Antique and vintage furniture, as well as being practical and beautiful, can serve as a great investment. It's important therefore to know that what you are buying is genuine. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Obviously not everyone selling on an online site is a dealer, they are many who simply want to de-clutter or update their decor. The great thing about buying from private sellers is that they don't tend to make grand claims about their items. Indeed, their lack of knowledge can sometimes work to your advantage. I routinely see people mis-describing furniture, usually crediting it as being more modern or less inherently valuable than it actually is. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">You can of course ask the seller questions and ask for more indepth photos. But you should probably be wary of bidding too high. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">With private sellers you can't return an item, so if you make a mistake that's simply tough. Although you can always relist the item and get your money back that way if you are so inclined. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2. If it is functional - make sure you educate yourself about the item so that you know the pertinent questions to ask the seller regarding the condition. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Of course there are great business sellers out there selling on auction sites. We are constantly being told about the death of the high street and high business rates and rents mean that many dealers now have 'virtual shops'. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It's common for dealers, such as ourselves, to sell from a website but to also have listings on an auction site. It's a great way of showcasing our items to a large audience. Of course the feedback system is there to help buyers make informed decisions, but what other things should you consider? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1. Always m</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">ake sure you read item descriptions carefully - sellers will often list items as 'French', but then in the description describe the item as 'french style'. You'll also see 'antique style' and 'vintage style'. This means that they aren't genuine and are probably new items made to look old. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2. Also be careful of sellers misinterpreting or mis-describing the age of pieces. This might be a genuine mistake on their part but any dealer worth their salt should know the difference between Georgian, Victorian and Art Deco furniture. I routinely see items listed as Georgian, and in the case of French furniture, Louis XVI. If genuine these pieces would be highly collectible and command serious prices. If in doubt, email the seller and ask for clarification on the age of the item. Georgian furniture covers the reign of George I (1714-1727) through to the death of George IV (1830). Genuine Louis XVI pieces are extremely rare on the UK market and date from the 1700s. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">3. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If the price seems too good to be true then it probably is. So you've found a 'Georgian' bureau for £150? If it was genuine no dealer could buy it for that, let alone make a profit. Any dealer selling it at that price either knows it's not genuine, but assumes you won't, or knows nothing about the items they're selling. The same is true of genuine French furniture. Because of it's popularity and the dearth of pieces on the UK market it commands a certain price. Often sellers with cheaper furniture will describe it as French in order to aid it's saleability Again, if in doubt, email the seller and ask to know the date and the origin of the piece. </span></div>
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