Julie Isore's Agape features numerous unexpected treasures and objets des curiosite. At her stand at the 74th Foire Nationale a la Brocante et aux Jambons at Chatou, she has many unusual items on offer. Agape is featured in the current issue of Brocante magazine. For sepia-toned photos from the Agape stand at Chatou, see A Journey in Time.
These arched wooden window casements would add interest to any room, with or without windows! The photographer's lamp on a tripod is difficult to find these days. The zinc fleur de lis architectural fragment is mounted on a wooden base.
The wood-and-metal desk, office chair(s) and metal lamp are from the mid-20th-century, yet stylish in today's interiors. Imagine the pleasure of making tea with this huge silver kettle!
An arched wooden frame is centered by a round mirror. I like the framed plaster fleur de lis images, as well as the twin wooden bobbin lamps and the large architectural fragment (at right).
A 19th-century scientific specimen dome is stuffed with sheet music and a small architectural fragment. The heavy pedestal is topped by a stone ball. And of course, 19th-century ironstone pitchers remain popular in home decor and so do seashells!
Another glass dome features old letters in handwritten script and gilt architectural fragments. The cake (or cheese) dome and tray are staples in most French homes.
This buffet cabinet holds a variety of porcelain, books and interesting artifacts.
An old fire insurance tin sign and a metal box useful for storage could enhance a kitchen or an office.
This small "hatband" boites, banded with red, white and blue ribbon remind me of tiny straw hats. They have been cleverly put together, along with the metal letters, to create an art piece (and great conversation starter).
This oval frame backed by vintage wallpaper is centered with a gilt candleholder.
I do belive I am living on the wrong continent. Simply lovely.
XO
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen Robisnon | 15 March 2007 at 01:17
So many treasures! So much to see and drool over!
Posted by: Willow Grace | 14 March 2007 at 08:03
I love all the pictures. I'm overwelmed by all the stuff we've had to deal with in my Mother's Estate but just looking at your pictures is so enjoyable - as long as I don't have to decide where it goes or move it. Paris Parfait you are a treasure yourself.
Posted by: Kara | 14 March 2007 at 03:08
I love and want it all. I think your hidden love could be searching and displaying antiques. The office chair in the 2nd pic and the buffet cabinet, so old yet so now! Great finds and lovely pics Tara
Posted by: rach | 14 March 2007 at 00:35
Tara, your friend's shop is reason enough to hop on a plane and fly to Paris.
Posted by: AnnieElf | 13 March 2007 at 16:58
A nice wide range of "fleas"...
I can spot the desk + chair as school pieces... wood and (green or grey) metal ...
Posted by: Marie-Noëlle | 13 March 2007 at 14:08
I love the wood and metal desk, I can picture it somewhere in my apartment. Thanks for the visit, always a pleasure :)
Posted by: cathy | 13 March 2007 at 13:13
I am beside myself. Can I please come visit. i won't be much work. I will go shopping with you? Carry your packages and mine. Pppllllease????
Posted by: Vanessa | 13 March 2007 at 06:09
Oh, wait - never mind! She said she wanted the teaPOT not the kettle - whew! LOL
Posted by: tinker | 13 March 2007 at 06:07
I would have arm-wrestled Kim for the tea kettle :)
Fun finds!
Posted by: tinker | 13 March 2007 at 06:05
So . . . what did you take home?
I would've taken the teapot! ;)
Posted by: Kim G. | 13 March 2007 at 05:51
I will *have* to go to Agape next time I'm in Paris!
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 13 March 2007 at 05:33
I love your beautiful photographs. They have such lovely light in them.
Posted by: tiffany | 13 March 2007 at 03:59
Thank you soooooo much for taking me along....I totally love this!!!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | 13 March 2007 at 02:58
Dear Tara,
I appreciate your blog and you.
Posted by: constance | 13 March 2007 at 00:39
oh my...those are awesome shots of some of the neatest treasures, I love architecture!...Thanks Tara I love to see what you are able to see! xo
Posted by: berrie | 13 March 2007 at 00:36
I've been drooling over your marvelous finds and loved how you added these into your SS. You know how I adore tea pots & sets...awww! HUGS
Posted by: Tammy | 13 March 2007 at 00:22
Whoa!
I love it. I can almost "smell" the antiques.. Cannot wait to be in France in May!
Posted by: simon | 12 March 2007 at 23:22
I love the fleur de lis pattern... it always seems to stir something in me...
Fab pics...
Posted by: Regina Clare Jane | 12 March 2007 at 22:46
I think I will look back over these photos again and again...beautiful! I love the silver teapot, how beautiful for afternoon tea with friends.
Posted by: nel | 12 March 2007 at 22:00
I am off to Paris on Wednesday and will be visiting the Ham Fair. Am I right in thinking it doesn't close until March 19th?
Tara responds:
The brocante at Chatou ends on Sunday, March 18th. Have fun!
Posted by: Di Overton | 12 March 2007 at 21:25
Tara, I think I have finally figured out that you love antiques and shopping. ;)
Must resist, must resist the outward flow of money.
Have a peaceful weekend.
Posted by: Brian | 12 March 2007 at 19:28
Hello
Wonderfull picts!!!! I like so much vintage things.
Posted by: mauricio planelm | 12 March 2007 at 18:43
Tara,
I love it all! Can't wait for flea market season to begin here in a few weeks...I am having withdrawals!!
Posted by: robin | 12 March 2007 at 18:18