How the French Buy Furniture

Today's Tip

Old before new, and one piece at a time. Brocantes and vide-greniers are the default source, and a room assembled over ten years is considered better than one delivered in a week.

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Before buying anything new for your home this autumn, spend one Sunday at a flea market or second-hand dealer. Buy nothing unless it is genuinely better than the new option.

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