Religious figures and stacks of wooden crates at the 81st Foire Nationale aux Antiquites a la Brocante et aux Jambons at Chatou, now underway.
The popular bi-annual event at Ile de Chatou continues from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 3rd. Tickets are available at the gate. Take the RER A to Rueil-Malmaison or Chatou-Croissy, then walk the short distance to Ile des Impressionnistes. You'll be amazed by the vast array of beautiful antiques and vintage collectibles!
Painted birdcage and garden table and chairs at Chatou.
Three-story birdhouse.
Wire birdcage.
Barber's chair and table and chairs.
Glam pink and gold silk-covered chairs.
Globes de mariage.
Shell-encrusted boxes.
Chandelier with opalescent glass, green glass beads and Murano crystals, already snapped up by an antiques dealer.
Crystals shaped like apples and pears adorn this chandelier.
Twin porcelain vases.
Wood and wicker chair with its original peeling paint.
White porcelain creme pots and assorted items.
Vintage books, magazines and newspapers.
Painted lady.
I would love to bring this taupe linen sofa, pair of chairs and painted chest home with me.
Metal candleholders adorned with flowers and leaves.
18th-century wooden cherub.
Scientific specimen globes.
Check back this weekend for many more photos of Chatou treasures.
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Posted by: vacation rental london | 27 September 2010 at 14:45
The painted lady would freak me out! LOVE your new look, Tara!
Posted by: Rosa | 25 September 2010 at 22:18
Not the place for me to go. I would have a terrible time not purchasing the wicker chairs. The twin porcelain vases resemble a pair that we have, without spouts and handles. My father in law bought them in Paris in 1920.
Posted by: Sheris White | 25 September 2010 at 18:15
What a treasure trove ... you should definitely buy the taupe chairs & sofa and painted chest! Love the atmosphere created by the religious figures with the crates in the first pic.
Posted by: Karen | 25 September 2010 at 14:58
Definitely, I can see you with the gray sofa and chairs and chest. I also love that wood cherub and the bird cages are each one beautiful. Thanks for sharing the beauties you saw at Chatou. Ahhhh, the memories of another such sale.
Posted by: Marilyn | 25 September 2010 at 08:23
Gorgeous! You already have more furniture than you can handle. :)
If you bring something new home, something has to go out! That is the "rule". Keeps things in balance.
xoxoxo
Posted by: gillian | 25 September 2010 at 03:49
the creme pots are so cute! :)
Posted by: gracey ighut | 25 September 2010 at 02:46