Today, AD joins interior designer Ross Cassidy in Paris’ largest flea market, Marché aux Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen, as he hunts for special pieces to fill his client’s home. Covering 20 acres and with over 1,700 vendors, navigating a flea market like this might seem a daunting task for many. From knowing when you’ve found a bargain to distinguishing real designer items from replicas, follow Ross as he shows you how to find treasure like a pro.
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Disunified Theory: Gambler’s Conceit, 2021, Bo Joseph
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Accolay Mask & Ceramic Jug | Edouard De La Marque (02:02) https://www.1stdibs.com/more-from-seller/?itemPk=f_15498542&sellerPk=f_42222
Accolay The Dancers Vase | Courtesy of GP-Light & More (02:02) https://gplightandmore.com/
Biot Candle Holder | 1St Dibs (03:49) https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/candle-holders/candlesticks/vintage-candle-holder-blue-blown-glass-biot-glassworks/id-f_36845622/
Biot Bubble Blue Vase | 1St Dibs (03:49) https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/vases-vessels/vases/french-1970s-bubble-blue-vase-biot/id-f_38959932/
Biot Fruit Vase | 1St Dibs (03:49) https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/vases-vessels/vases/large-fruit-vase-biot-blue-color/id-f_38913572/
Biot Pitcher | Courtesy of Degottex
Guido Gambone Jug | Courtesy of Renaissance Man Antiques (05:32) https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/vases-vessels/bottles/bumblebee-mid-century-jug-purple-blue-gambone-w-cubist-influence/id-f_25672962/
Guido Gambone Ceramic Decorative Cup | Courtesy of Galerie Sandy Toupenet (05:32) https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/bowls-baskets/decorative-bowls/stunning-unique-bowl-guido-gambone-florence-italy-1950s/id-f_35492142/
Guido Gambone Freeform Plate | Courtesy of unforget Decorative Arts (05:32) https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/dining-entertaining/ceramics/ceramic-freeform-plate-guido-gambone-abstract-hand-painted-decor/id-f_19867522/
Ceramic Tiles | Jeremy Pradier | Pradier-Jeauneau, Marche Paul Bert
Alley 6 Stand 93, 95 & 232 (06:42)
Robert Mathieu Lamp | Courtesy of Magen H Gallery (08:54) https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/lighting/floor-lamps/robert-mathieu-floor-lamp-brass-circa-1950/id-f_11620413/
Jaques Adenet Floor Lamps | 1St Dibs (09:53) https://www.1stdibs.com/more-from-seller/?itemPk=f_11620413&sellerPk=f_8449
Paper Wrapped Floor Lamp | Boutique XXe – Bonnet Marie | Marche biron, Stand 62 & 62 bis – 85 rue des rosiers 93400 Saint-Ouen (10:46)
Director: Morgan Crossley
Director of Photography: Tara Lengyel
Editor: Brady Jackson
Talent: Ross Cassidy; Elana Makovsky
Senior Producer: Alyssa Marino
Director of Creative Development, Lifestyle: Morgan Crossley
Supervising Producer, Ordinary Lights: Nikki Petersen
Line Producer: Joe Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Audio Engineer: Laurine Oustric
Production Assistant: Lorenzo Priotto
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Colorist: Oliver Eid
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33 Comments
How come they bought pieces like that and still made the house look dull?
Two gorgeous people who are utterly charming and buying really cool things. Love this!
And HOW did you ship these back to the states??
You guys, got the rich experience.
As a professional commercial interior designer, I’d say as great as this place is you’re never going to find a bargain there, you’re always going to pay top whack, especially when you don’t really try to bargain.
It is all about what you like…not about the label!
Another pointedly arrogant homosexual shows us common cis people how poor and disadvantaged they are .
That's why they need special rights and one month "pride parades." ☹️
Thay is not a flea market, it is a mall…
She just trails stupidly along chewing gum. She actually looks bored at several points in the episode.
Love ALL the great finds!!
Does the woman not have enough personality to choose what she likes herselve!?
Enjoyed shopping with them but my credit card could not afford it
But you forgot to tell us the price of the Murano chandelier ! uugh
ohh, I wish they had dropped that pretty pink chandelier a little bit more…..its placement is too high off the ground……..by a bit. Just lovely
That was a great shopping trip!❤
The Murano chandelier is stunning but I gasped when saw it installed….way too dinky for the space (should've had more lateral width) and put way too close to the ceiling to have an impact- at least lower it so the light filters through it more. Such a shame.
Chandelier price?
Agree, all overpriced and bougie, but would love to see the house tour- it seems to have been designed very tastefully!
2:40 😂 hundred euro done
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I’ve now seen this “market” featured by a few designers and celebrities in the past few days (algorithm). I’d call it a furniture emporium, to be more accurate! Paris is having fun at the expense of the foreigners 😂
It’s like a treasure hunt!
This has been so fascinating. It’s like an art gallery tour by Ross Cassidy.
I want more. Can we have this as a series?
Ross Cassidy has… amazing taste.
So how much was the pink chandelier?
always make a price after picking out all your stuff not during
How much was the chandalier?
Please turn this into a series! Thoroughly enjoyed watching this 🙂
I want that job!!
BluePrint Did the Install!!!
It was a pleasure working with you Ross
LoL, I live in Ohio, I get those bowls for 3-6 dollars all day long. Send me a list of what you're looking for, I'll get it for you at least 1/6 of the price. 350??????? for Biott? I got one last week at my weekly auction house for 5.00. Come on guys!!!!!!! Just because you're in Paris you don't have to pay more. Geez, you could have gone on Ebay for less but I guess you bill your client for the trip so they can say their decorator got it in Paris, lol
Colonoscopy depicted in a lamp ?