MANHATTAN ART & ANTIQUE CENTER
Read moreThere are around international shops in the Swiss village of New York. African art, American, oriental, Indian, European, Middle East and African antiquities, jewelry, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Bamboo, Bronze, Silver in Georgia, Gold boxes, icons, ivories, jades, porcelain porcelain, Lalique, mirrors, carpets, art, porcelain, miroirs, tapis, tapis, miroirs, vases, tapis…. And a very interesting Boutique shop, that of Laura Fischer, an authority in this matter.
URBAN ARCHAEOLOGY
Read moreIn the program of this urban archaeology, a brac of objects recovered from demolitions of New Yorkers buildings in the years 1880-1920. Interior objects, furniture, but also real lieux (for example, a glass merchant, a barber or a bar) so meticulous that the movie houses are inspired by their scenery.
DEPRESSION MODERN
Read moreEverything the Americans have got rid of (and that has been restored) and comes back to fashion. Nothing here, dating back to 1929, the year of depression. Art Works deco and functional, and little small prices, but lots of small pieces.
ANTHROPOLOGIE
Read moreLocated at the entrance to the Chelsea Market, Anthropologie is one of those stores where you would like to live. The decoration is very elaborate, bohemian chic trend. And between the objects and clothing on sale, many works of art are on display. The prices are quite affordable. Dishes are probably the best Anthropologie can do, with very cute little sets in pastel colours. Feel free to bring a mug back to France, it will make you a nice memory and change the endless cups I love NY. Candles are as pleasant to the eye as they are to the nose.
MUJI
Read moreMuji is at the crossroads between minimalism and futurism. This very sophisticated store, originating from Japan, offers reasonable prices on everyday objects with a very unusual design. We can underline the quality of the materials and fabrics, and the fact that Muji emphasizes recycling and sustainable development. We can buy notebooks as well as beautiful wooden bowls. Small specificity, none of the products sold has a logo, it is the rule of the store which wants to be no-brand, in accordance with its minimalist and eco-friendly thinking.
GREEN FINGERS MARKET
Read moreThis eclectic shop was designed by the botanical artist Satoshi Kawamoto. You can find beautiful varieties of plants of all sizes, which invade the shop and spread to the sidewalk. Decorative objects and some fashionable clothes and accessories are also to be discovered in this carefully staged little jungle. Even without buying anything (it's not easy to bring back plants in your suitcase!), you'll enjoy stopping by this oasis in the heart of the Lower East Side.