An Expert’s Guide to Paris’s Marché Aux Puces

Aurélien Serre

futuristic desk with storage and unique design complemented by modern decor elements

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Specializing in designers from the 1960s and 1970s, Aurélien Serre’s groovy booth can be found in aisle 1, stand 36 and 37, and extends into aisle 2 around the corner. Keep an eye out for curved edges, chrome, and early plastics.

Galerie Vauclair

cozy interior featuring decorative plates rattan chairs and flowers

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Located in aisle 6, stand 79, Galerie Vauclair stretches far back in time. This is where you will find 19th-century wicker and majolica, along with ceramics, objects, and furniture that conjure visions of the untouched tropics of previous centuries, all in the center of Paris.

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Glustin Luminaires

chandelier with a colorful centerpiece and spiked arms

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As the name suggests, Glustin Luminaires specializes in light: Midcentury to postmodern lighting to be specific. You can find their collection of space-age glass, chrome, and bronze sconces and chandeliers in aisle 1, stand 35, 36, and 37.

Hugo Greiner

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Specializing in furniture and sculpture of the 20th century, Hugo Greiner’s selection of antiques and art is both sensible and surprising. Keep an eye out for small works by Georges Braque, sculpture by Agustin Cárdenas, objects by Jean Vendome, and art by Niki de Saint-Phalle. The gallery is located in aisle 6, stand 4 and 5.

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Jessica Leleu et Romain Simon

antique decor showcasing ornate furniture and artwork

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Specializing in antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries, Jessica Leleu et Romain Simon’s booth is one of Sebban’s more traditional favorites. Here you can find anything from a 19th-century embroidered slipper chair to marquetry tables from the 18th century. They are located in aisle 6, stand 232.

Le Goût de l’Antiquité

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Another booth focused on mostly 20th century vintage is Le Goût de l’Antiquité, located in aisle 1, stands 53, 54, and 55 and aisle 3, stand 24. Most of the inventory is straightforward and well-made, with available objects ranging from classic teak midcentury tables to Louis XVI secretaires to postmodern leather armchairs.

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Les Merveilles de Babellou

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Les Merveilles de Babellou is a hodgepodge. You may find Chanel poured glass jewelry, Christian Lacroix, and strings of faux pearls worthy of Loulou de la Falaise here or you may find romantic planters worthy of Versailles. The gallery is located in aisle 1, stands 13, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 77.

LVS Antiquités

artwork depicting a seated figure in a rural landscape setting

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Specializing in 19th century antiques, LVS Antiquités is a great source for antique picture frames. In their checkerboard booth in aisle 3, stands 58 and 161, you can find gilding and carving alike.

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Max Keys

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English expat Max Keys is the sweetheart of Paul Bert Serpette. In his booth in aisle 5, stand 255, you can find a wide range of unexpected, often unsigned wonders. On offer is a medley of good design: oversized 1960s French lanterns studded with decorative orbs, rare Gerald Summers cabinetry, little creature-like stools in the style of René Prou, and even an Hermès toiletry set from the 1950s. Don’t let the dealer’s youth fool you, he’s an expert in his corner of the world.

Remix Gallery

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Fans of postmodern design should not miss Remix Gallery in aisle 6, stand 91. The primary-hued booth carries things like consoles by Philippe Starck [WG(1] (inspired by Andrea Branzi), lights by Ingo Maurer, and folding screens by Dan Friedman.

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