Vintage oil paintings at the brocante at Chatou, France.
Five phonographs.
A stack of old records in their original sleeves.
Vinyl-coated wire rack for old 45 records.
A vintage zither in good condition.
Pottery, brass candlesticks and horseshoes used in a sculptural piece.
Cane-seated painted chairs, a doll's bed and toy airplanes.
Provencal pottery originally used to conserve duck fat.
Majolica asparagus plates and tray.
Decorative wicker and bamboo set.
Wicker chairs.
Discover the many delights of Chatou for yourself! Antique dealers from various parts of France offer a wide variety of antiques and collectibles.
The brocante and ham fair continues from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 3rd at Ile des Impressionnistes, Chatou. Take the RER A from Paris to Rueil-Malmaison or Chatou-Croissy and walk the short distance from the station to the island. Tickets may be purchased at the gate.
See more brocante photos here and check back later for more!
oh, I can't wait to get to one of these. Sorry I missed this one.
Posted by: Chris | 28 September 2010 at 22:51
I don't have to tell you how astounding your eye is -- but I will. Truly, you know how to see -- and then share it. A gift, my friend. A real gift.
Posted by: jeanie | 28 September 2010 at 20:23
Tara, Tongeren's brocante is held early every Sunday. Besides the dealers lining the town's streets, there is a very large warehouse building that is packed with dealers.
Posted by: Diogenes | 27 September 2010 at 16:41
Lovely! I especially love the Provencal pottery, very beautiful and rustic all at the same time.
Posted by: Marilyn | 26 September 2010 at 23:39
Heaven! Beautiful photos, Tara. How I wish I could be there...
Posted by: Mary H. | 26 September 2010 at 15:13
bamboo chaise lounge. would love that!!
Posted by: margie | 26 September 2010 at 13:41
Tara, Thank you so much for posting your photographs so that those of us who crave to be there can at least witness the treasures through your eyes!
Posted by: Patricia | 25 September 2010 at 22:47
I want the Majolica. Wow, what beautiful greens. Oh, there's more I want, of course!
Posted by: Rosa | 25 September 2010 at 22:16
Diogenes, you could be right about the chandelier crystals. Certainly not all of them were old. I'm still in Paris - going back and forth to Amsterdam until March. But I will check out the Tongeren brocante in 2011. Thank you!
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 25 September 2010 at 20:04
Also the Louis XIII style chair with all the paintings on it could be quite nice.
New fabric, black or white, and some tinted wax on the wood, a la Kiwi Bois, and you have agreat chair.
Posted by: Diogenes | 25 September 2010 at 20:03
Love the Majolica. In your earlier post, I see a lot I'd like to stuff into a suitcase. The empire chairs. Like the chandelier with fruit, but think the fruit is replacing older missing crystals.
As you are in Amsterdam now, you might enjoy the weekly brocante in Tongeren, roughtly where Belgium, where Germany, Belgium and Holland come together. Tons of dealers and good prices.
Posted by: Diogenes | 25 September 2010 at 20:01
Especially love the works of art and the Majolica!!
I have a Giveaway from the French Basketeer I think you will love!
Karena
Art by Karena
Posted by: Karena | 25 September 2010 at 18:19
So many treasures !
What fun strolling Chatou with you .... .
judith
Posted by: judith | 25 September 2010 at 17:33
Asparagus plates! How cute are those?
Wish I was there with you....! xoxo
Posted by: gillian | 25 September 2010 at 17:29