We are not simply looking for antiques that are extraordinarily ornate, we are looking for a story. Much more meaningful than simply decor, the antique items that we find and offer here at French Quarters carry with them tradition, history and culture. In other words, we have a passion for storytelling, but our median happens to be the antique pieces that we... [Read more...]

Are you ready to learn about a new piece of French furniture? This month we've chosen to spotlight the demilune. Demilune tables are commonly found in foyers or dining rooms, but can literally be used in any room. When paired with a vase of fresh blooms or a personalized vignette demilune tables serve as a great decorative accent. Details on the demilune include: Pronunciation:... [Read more...]

Do you have a completely separate storage unit that you use to store your most delicate lingerie? Probably not, but if you lived in France you would.  Today we will be defining a piece of French furniture that serves that very purpose. A semainier strongly resembles what we know as a chest of drawers. A semainier is defined as follows: Pronunciation: se-man-ee-air Definition:... [Read more...]

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