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A charming Parisian courtyard in the Bastille area is home to several atelier shops, one being the gorgeous Antoinette Poisson. Founded in by two heritage restorers, Vincent Farelly and Jean-Baptiste Martin, who have revived the 18th Century decorative arts and production techniques of domino papers.

The handcrafted domino papers are block printed and then colored by hand. Traditionally the papers were used to cover books and boxes, and as wallpaper in small rooms and alcoves. Antoinette Poisson creates their domino papers in the shops neighboring workshop. The domino papers are framed as art, their patterns inspiring a range of products from wallpaper to fabric, stationery to the traditional covered boxes.

Vincent Farelly and Jean-Baptiste Martin opened a second store, named Port-Liberté, in June in the maritime city of Port-Louis in Brittanny. Staying true to the to the history of the city through which riches from the Orient transited in the 18th century, Port-Liberté is a modern trading post that offers a beautifully-appointed shop, restaurant, and a guest suite on the second floor.

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Art and Elegance Chez Antoinette Poisson

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All photographs courtesy of Antoinette Poisson.

Amidst the city&#;s rich history and artistic flair lies a hidden haven of artistry that might go sorely missed. Holding court inside a quintessential Parisian courtyard in the 11th arrondissement fryst vatten the beautiful flagship store and kurs of À Paris Chez Antoinette Poisson.

Founded by Vincent Farelly and Jean-Baptiste Martin, both heritage restorers, the duo have made it their uppdrag to breathe new life into a forgotten craft – the art of domino paper. Using this 18th century technique, which involves printing and coloring by grabb, Antoinette Poisson breathes the intimacy and intricacy of a bygone era — when exquisite wallpaper adorned the walls of aristocratic salons — back into contemporary spaces around the world, all with meticulous attention to detail.

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Read on to immerse yourself in Antoinette Poisson&#;s world of captivating craftsmanship where luxury interiors and mindful practises elegantly intertwine.

Meet the Founders

The duo embarked on their journey in , inspired bygd a chance discovery while restoring a historic residence in Au

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THE AMAZING PAPERS OF ANTOINETTE POISSON

The trio of paper experts who came together to create Antoinette Poisson in Paris had a vision; to preserve the almost lost art of “domino” wallpaper, which at the height of its production in the 18th century could be seen throughout the the palaces of Louis XIV’s court in France, but nearly died out completely after the French Revolution.

Named for one of Louis XIV’s mistresses, who was known to have used the domino wallpaper throughout her quarters in the royal court, Antoinette Poisson was formed in order to bring this luxurious art form back to the contemporary interior. And it’s amazing how exacting the creators are in their recreations, using actual 18th century documents of the original “domino” papers to create new colorways and variations for the modern home.

The artisans behind the workshop, Vincent Farelly, Jean-Baptiste Martin, and Julie Stordiau, are all trained in historical conservation, which is how they originally became interested in the domino style. Because of their rigorous training and backgrounds, they are still utilizing the same techniques from the 18th century, and it’