#frenchdecorativearts

[theunabashedepicurean]

The Library of the Dauphin, Versailles. Photograph by Thomas Garnier. #chateaudeversailles #versailles #palaceofversailles #rococo #library #books #royalapartments #interiors #interior #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesign #interiordesigner #rococostyle #decorativearts #frenchdecorativearts #parquet #louisxv #louisxvstyle #18thcentury #18thcenturyinterior #louisxvi #frenchinteriors #frenchstyle #woodpaneling #antiquefurniture #josephvernet #jeanmarcnattier (at Château de Versailles) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckd5u7qIj0S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[estate-sterling]

Direct from Paris the Birthplace of Art Deco, a Stunning "Gatsby Era" Original French 950 Sterling Silver Art Deco Tureen by Internationally Known French Silversmith "J. Gruhier" Sophisticated Luxury at a Very Affordable Price, You Can't Go Wrong Buying Quality, circa early 1900s.  The name Gruhier, although perhaps not as universally recognized as some of its contemporaries, represents an illustrious chapter in the annals of French silver-smithing. Emerging during a vibrant period of artistic innovation, Gruhier became synonymous with exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

[wtfworldtv]

Myself and @sunshinemcwane went by the @metmuseum to check out the #InspiringWaltDisney exhibit, which was quite fun to check out. We’re definitely now well cultured #InspiringWaltDisney #FrenchDecorativeArts #TheMet #Disney #TheWallaceCollection #metmuseum @thehuntingtonlibrary (at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CadfZLLuTJb/?utm_medium=tumblr

[shoedaydreams]

As a former Walt Disney World Cast Member, longtime lover and collector of fairy tales and a Met Member, I LOVED getting a first look at the new exhibit Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts. The juxtaposition of ceramics, furniture and architecture have always helps combine the fantasy with the reality. It’s fun to see treasured pieces of your childhood up in a museum and then come home to see them on your wall and shelf. Also Mary Blair for life. .... #UnderGlassCollection #ShoeDaydreams #CuratedCloset #TheClosedDoorCollection #SophisticatedPrecious #InspiringWaltDisney #met #metmuseum #metmembers #museum #ues #waltdisney #cinderella #maryblair #beautyandthebeast #rococo #frenchdecorativearts #newyork #uesnyc @metmuseum @metmembers #memberpreview (at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXMrdLhP6vH/?utm_medium=tumblr

[theunabashedepicurean]

The Hôtel Camondo, home to one of the finest collections of 18th century French decorative art in the world. The gilded rooms are adorned with canvases by the likes of François-Hubert Drouais and Élisabeth Vigée Lebrun. The museum teems with further Ancien Régime treasures, from Riesner and Oeben cabinets, Beauvais and Aubusson tapestries, Savonnerie carpets from the Grande Galerie in the Louvre, to fine pieces of resplendent Sévres porcelain. No amount of beauty, however, can make one forget the story of the great family that once lived inside this glittering palace. Photograph by Musée des Arts Décoratifs #museenissimdecamondo #hotelcamondo #ruemonceau #paris #france #hotelparticulier #museum #frenchdecorativearts #frenchdecorativeantiques #ancienregime #francoisherbertdrouais #elizabethvigeelebrun #riesener #oeben #beauvais #aubusson #savonnerie #tapestry #sevres #sevresporcelain #georgesjacob #houdon #18thcentury #18thcenturyinterior #antiquefurniture #interiors #interior #decor #art #interiordecor (at Musée Nissim-de-Camondo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGXwxxInm3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

In 1685, the master cabinetmaker Alexandre-Jean Oppenordt received a commission from Louis XIV for 2 desks for his small rooms, which were situated behind the Hall of Mirrors. The desks were sumptuously finished with première partie marquetry, brass plaques, red tortoiseshell, and monograms of the King’s ciphers. One of these magnificent desks now stands on show at The Met, whilst the other, after passing through various fabulous hands in Europe, was repatriated back to France, being having been classified as a National Treasure. After a long and careful restoration, the desk today proudly stands in the Salon de l’Abondance, back home in Versailles. Photograph by Christophe Fouin #chateaudeversailles #versailles #palaceofversailles #salondelabondance #france #louisxiv #alexandrejeanoppenordt #cabinetmaker #17thcentury #royalapartments #decorativearts #frenchdecorativearts #frenchdecorativeantiques #antiquefurniture #ancienregime #frenchbaroque #portraits #painting #writingdesk #interiors #decor #decoration #marquetry #tortoishell #pearl #sculpture #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator (at Château de Versailles) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp0MjqVITsV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

Entrance to the Gallery of Hercules, Hôtel Lambert, Paris. Photograph via Vogue #hotellambert #paris #france #ilesaintlouis #hotelparticulier #louislevau #architect #mansion #townhouse #17thcentury #17thcenturyarchitecture #galleryofhercules #charleslebrun #frenchdecorativearts #decorativearts #interior #interiors #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesign #interiordesigner #trompeloeil #frescoes #antiques #historicalbuilding #historicallandmark #monumenthistorique #landmark (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnSWX8aIsZV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

Michel, the dashing and handsome Comte d’Arcangues, photographed against a wall of Sèvres and Compagnie des Indes porcelains at his Château d’Arcangues, Biarritz. By Slim Aaron’s, 1986. #slimaarons #slimaaronsphotography #comtedarcangues #biarritz #france #chateau #sevres #sevresporcelain #interiors #chateauinteriors #interiordesign #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesigner #classicalinteriors #decorativearts #frenchdecorativearts #frenchporcelain #photography #photographer #cabinet #ceramics #frenchchateau #frenchstyle #comte #count #decor #design (at Biarritz) https://www.instagram.com/p/CleEaWwom4t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

The corner room at the Hôtel de la Marine, overlooking the Rue de Rivoli and Tuileries, Paris. Today I spent my morning booking tickets and reserving restaurants ahead of my trip to Paris next week. One place in particular that I am looking forward to visiting is the recently refurbished Hôtel de la Marine. Along with its unabashedly lavish rooms, I have also booked to see the Al Thani collection which is currently on display there. My trip to the hôtel wouldn’t be complete without visiting Café Lapérouse for dinner, the gorgeous restaurant located in main courtyard of the hôtel. Photograph by Ambroise Tézenas #hoteldelamarine #paris #france #angejacquesgabriel #ruederivoli #placedelaconcorde #tuileries #hôtel #hotelparticulier #18thcentury #18thcenturyarchitecture #interiors #decor #decorativearts #frenchdecorativearts #interior #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesign #interiordesigner #monumenthistorique #historicalbuilding #althani #althanicollection #museum #antique #antiquefurniture #tapestry (at Hôtel de la Marine) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChVFBv3o3Um/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

Splendid Sèvres porcelain, Beauvais tapestries and Gobelin tapestry-upholstered chairs are just some of the many beautiful jewels that can be found in the French Drawing Room at Marjorie Merryweather Post’s glorious Hillwood. The Bleu Céleste is calling my name! Photograph via Hillwood Museum #hillwood #hillwoodmuseum #hillwoodestate #marjoriemerriweatherpost #washingtondc #unitedstates #museum #frenchdrawingroom #beauvais #tapestries #tapestry #gobeline #sevres #sevresporcelain #frenchdecor #frenchdecorativearts #frenchdecorativeantiques #18thcenturyfrance #interiordesign #interiordesigner #decor #interior #interiors #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #decorativearts #decorativeantiques #art (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNISpkIxGP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

An Apartment Overlooking The Seine, Collection Of A Parisian Amateur. Begins November 25th, brought to you by @artcurial__ in Paris. Photographs via @artcurial__ #artcurial #auction #paris #france #seine #apartment #parisapartment #decorativearts #frenchdecorativearts #decorativeantiques #antiques #collector #collection #interior #interiors #decor #decoration #decorating #interiordecor #interiordecoration #interiordecorating #interiordecorator #interiordesign #interiordesigner #sculpture #furniture #art #artworks #sale #artcurialparis (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClL2082o41R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

Me in 2065. Elizabeth Stafford photographed in her Fifth Avenue apartment, surrounded by a trove of decorative arts, and the most beautiful Nattier painting in the background. I wish I could find some photographs of Elizabeth’s Avenue Foch apartment, which was said to be just as as beautiful as her NYC residence. Photograph via Christie’s #elizabethstafford #christies #aloveaffairwithfrance #newyork #fifthavenue #frenchdecorativearts #art #artworks #jeanmarcnattier #sevres #decorativearts #18thcenturyfrance #interiordesign #interior #interiordecor #interiors #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesigner #panneling #boiserie #parquet #ancienregime #auction #collector #connoisseurs #ormolu #chineseporcelain #apartment (at Fifth Avenue) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck2_e6cos4B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

I just can’t get enough of Jean-Louis Remilleux’s jewel-box château in Burgundy, so much so that I may have to re-watch Dangerous Liaisons tonight for the 5th time this year! Photography by Pascal Chevallier #burgundy #france #jeanlouisremilleux #chateau #18thcentury #architecture #interiors #decor #interior #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesign #interiordesigner #antiques #decorativearts #frenchdecorativearts #art #artworks #sculpture #books #objectsofart #porcelain #sevres #french18thcenturyinteriors #classicalinteriors #classicalstyle #frenchstyle #dangerousliaisons (at Burgundy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgUe9qLoIXS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

Hôtel Lambert, Une Collection Princière, Paris. @sothebysfr recently announced a landmark upcoming auction of contents from one of Paris’ most beautiful private residences, Hôtel Lambert. The hôtel was built by the masterminds behind the Palace of Versailles; Louis Le Vau and Charles Le Brun. The residence has been home to some of histories most famed and celebrated people from Voltaire, Baron de Redé and the Rothschild family. Guests to this hôtel particulier have included Frédéric Chopin, Eugene Delacroix, Franz Liszt and later Salvador Dali, Comtesse Jacqueline de Ribes, Princess Grace of Monaco to name a few. The sale will consist of 1300 lots of the finest collection of art, enamels, decorative arts, French furniture and antique jewels. @sothebysfr will begin the sale in Paris this autumn. Photograph via @sothebysfr #sothebys #sothebysfrance #hotellambert #hotelparticulier #paris #france #auction #auctionhouse #salon #interior #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #decorativearts #frenchdecorativearts #decorativearts #antiquefurniture #frenchfurniture #art #artwork #artworks #versailles #voltaire #baronderedé #rothschilds #chopin #delacroix #liszt #salvadordali #jacquelinederibes #gracekelly (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfwLm0OoMqH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

The Purple Drawing Room in the Duc d’Aumale’s private apartments, Château de Chantilly, France. The beautiful and rich purple Tassinari silk, lining the walls, is heavenly! ___________________________________________________ Photograph via La Gazette Drouot #chateaudechantilly #france #chateau #frenchrenaissance #interiors #design #decor #frenchinteriors #frenchstyle #interior #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #interiordesign #interiordesigner #decorativearts #decorativeantiques #frenchdecorativearts #europeanantiques #palace #castle #drawingroom #apartment #historicmonument #monumenthistorique #silk #classicalinteriors #classicalstyle #privateapartment (at Château de Chantilly) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfj34QMo_xM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[theunabashedepicurean]

Decoration in trompe l'oeil for the antechamber of the former Chancellerie d’Orléans, by architect Charles de Wailly, 1767; painting in grisaille. The Chancellerie D’Orléans was destroyed in 1923. The interiors and decor were, however, thankfully dismantled and saved beforehand. The archived materials, including this magnificent trompe l’oeil, recently found a second lease of life in the rooms of the Hôtel de Rohan in Paris, the headquarters of the Archives Nationales. _____________________________________________ Photography via Archives Nationales #archivesnationales #paris #france #frenchnationalarchives #trompeloeil #art #artwork #chancelleriedorleans #archives #collection #hotelderohan #hotelsoubise #ancienregime #interior #decor #interiordecor #interiordecorating #interiordecoration #interiordecorator #frenchdecorativearts #muralpainting #monumenthistorique #historicalmonument #mansion #marais #18thcentury #architecture #opticalillusion #painting #frenchhistory (at Le Marais) https://www.instagram.com/p/CebVhKTIf70/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=