Paris remains, without a doubt, the global epicenter of high-end sourcing. Here are five confidential addresses where I love to draw inspiration to offer my clients that extra soul that defines.Nice Hunter Design.
1. Galerie Downtown (Laffanour): The Icon of Functional Art
Located on rue de Seine, this gallery is the temple of architect-designed furniture. It is here that you will find the creations of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé.
Why go there?To understand the very essence of Functional Art. A table or a sideboard from these masters is not just furniture; it is a structure that interacts with the space. It is the ideal centerpiece for a Haussmannian living room or a minimalist villa in Dubai.
2. Galerie Carole Decombe: The Vibration of Contemporary Objects
On the left bank, Carole Decombe offers a selection of great poetry, blending vintage Scandinavian design with exceptional contemporary creations, including ceramics and sculptural mirrors.
Why go there?For the quest for textures. The work of the hand is celebrated here. It is the perfect address to find that unique object that will bring an organic touch and an essential softness to "Quiet Luxury."
3. Maison Rapin: Boldness and Controlled Opulence
Quai Voltaire, Maison Rapin is the place of all temptations for those seeking strong pieces, often baroque or inspired by 20th-century Italy (like the creations of Robert Goossens).
Why go there?For the brushed gold, bronze, and minerals. This is where I source character pieces that bridge Parisian chic and the solar energy of Dubai. A mirror or console from Rapin immediately becomes the focal point of a water feature or an entryway.
4. Galerie Kreo: The Laboratory of Tomorrow's Design
Passage Dauphine, Kreo produces limited editions from major contemporary designers (Virgil Abloh, the Bouroullec brothers). Each piece is treated as a work of art.
Why go there?To infuse a touch of radical modernity. In Dubai, where architecture is future-oriented, a piece from Kreo brings rare intellectual and aesthetic credibility.
5. Le Marché Paul Bert Serpette (Saint-Ouen Flea Market): The Ultimate Hunting Ground
Although it is not "a" gallery, this market is my headquarters. This is where the "Hunter" instinct makes perfect sense. Between the stands specializing in 70s lighting and antique dealers expert in rare marbles, it is a labyrinth of treasures.
Why go there?For the quest for the unpredictable. This is where I find for my clients the detail that makes the difference: a vintage screen, a sculptural wall sconce, or a patinated leather desk accessory.
The Nice Hunter support: beyond the purchase
Sourcing is not just a matter of acquisition. My role is to resonate these objects with your architecture. A gallery piece should not be "placed"; it must inhabit the space, capture the light, and respond to the materials we have chosen together.
Whether it's about importing the history of Paris into your villa in Dubai or modernizing your Parisian pied-à-terre, my mission is to build for you a coherent, sustainable, and deeply personal collection.
Conclusion: Beyond the object, a vision
Sourcing is not just a simple transaction. It is a dialogue between your personality and the history of a place. My role as aHunteris to ensure that each piece, whether it comes from a renowned gallery on the Left Bank or a secret artisan in Dubai, finds its rightful place in your daily life.
Every home is a blank page waiting to be inhabited by meaningful objects.