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Confit jars—authentic or reproductions

Confit jars—authentic or reproductions

Learn to tell the difference between genuine antique confit jars and modern replicas. A guide to French ceramics, patina, glaze, and how to quickly spot the authentic details of this classic from southwestern France. 

Confit jars—authentic or reproductions

Learn to tell the difference between genuine antique confit jars and modern replicas. A guide to French ceramics, patina, glaze, and how to quickly spot the authentic details of this classic from southwestern France. 

Faience manufacturers 

French faience manufacturers

From the most delicate floral patterns at Creil & Montereau to the sturdy everyday classics from Digoin—the small label on the bottom hides a fascinating story. 

French faience manufacturers

From the most delicate floral patterns at Creil & Montereau to the sturdy everyday classics from Digoin—the small label on the bottom hides a fascinating story. 

A Guide to Café au Lait Bowls

A Guide to Café au Lait Bowls

Learn the difference between Pochoir, Transferware, and Art Deco. A guide to the design, sizes, and condition of antique French café au lait bowls (bols).

A Guide to Café au Lait Bowls

Learn the difference between Pochoir, Transferware, and Art Deco. A guide to the design, sizes, and condition of antique French café au lait bowls (bols).

Viandox cups

Viandox cups

Viandox Fever: The Story of the Perfect French Bistro Cup They sit on the shelves of many Danish kitchens like little bursts of color, but do you really know the story behind your Viandox cup? 

Viandox cups

Viandox Fever: The Story of the Perfect French Bistro Cup They sit on the shelves of many Danish kitchens like little bursts of color, but do you really know the story behind your Viandox cup? 

A Love of Patina - Fransk Brocante

Patina - A Love for the Vintage

What is patina—and why is it so sought-after in French interior design? A story about the traces of time, vintage finds, and the difference between Danish and French aesthetics.

Patina - A Love for the Vintage

What is patina—and why is it so sought-after in French interior design? A story about the traces of time, vintage finds, and the difference between Danish and French aesthetics.

Classic vintage and French lifestyle

A Guide to the Periods - Fransk Brocante

Belle Époque, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco – A Guide to fransk brocante .

A Guide to the Periods - Fransk Brocante

Belle Époque, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco – A Guide to fransk brocante .