{"id":239,"date":"2026-07-15T17:34:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galerie55-biron.com\/?p=239"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:10:09","slug":"ou-acheter-du-mobilier-chinois-ancien-a-paris-le-guide-des-meilleures-adresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galerie55-biron.com\/en\/ou-acheter-du-mobilier-chinois-ancien-a-paris-le-guide-des-meilleures-adresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to find Chinese antique furniture in Paris: Galerie 55 at the March\u00e9 Biron"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paris<\/strong> Paris is one of the great world capitals of Asian <strong>Asian antiques<\/strong>, alongside <strong>Londres<\/strong>, <strong>Hong Kong<\/strong> et <strong>New York<\/strong>York. For those who know where to look, the capital offers an exceptional choice of <strong>mobilier chinois ancien<\/strong>, d\u2019<strong>objets d\u2019art<\/strong> et d\u2019<strong>Asian antiques<\/strong>Asian antiques, in a market often richer and more accessible than that of other major international centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Des <strong>armoires de mariage du Shanxi<\/strong> aux <strong>buffets en orme<\/strong>, by way of <strong>cabinets d\u2019offrandes<\/strong>, les <strong>paravents<\/strong>, les <strong>scholars\u2019 tables<\/strong> curiosity objects, Paris brings together <strong>Paris<\/strong> together pieces from China's finest provinces. One still needs to know where to look, whom to trust, and how to recognise genuine Chinese antique <strong>meuble chinois ancien<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is our guide to the best addresses for buying Chinese antique <strong>Chinese antique furniture in Paris?<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why buy Chinese antique furniture in Paris?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paris<\/strong> enjoys an exceptional heritage of<strong>arts d\u2019Asie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the 1980s, many antique pieces <strong>meubles anciens<\/strong> from the provinces of <strong>Shanxi<\/strong>, du <strong>Gansu<\/strong>, de <strong>Shanghai<\/strong>, du <strong>Hebei<\/strong> ou encore de <strong>Inner Mongolia<\/strong> to France. That history has allowed a unique network of antique dealers, restorers<strong>antiquaires<\/strong>, de restaurateurs et d\u2019experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At equivalent quality, prices in Paris often <strong>Paris<\/strong> restent souvent <strong>30 to 40% lower<\/strong> than those seen at <strong>Londres<\/strong> ou \u00e0 <strong>New York<\/strong>York, while offering a particularly varied choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year, <strong>Printemps Asiatique Paris<\/strong>Paris, which brings together the leading galleries, auction houses and several museums, confirms Paris's place <strong>Paris<\/strong> place as one of the main international gatherings devoted to the arts of <strong>arts d\u2019Asie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a collector, a decorator or simply a lover of beautiful objects, <strong>Paris<\/strong> objects, Paris today is one of the best European destinations for acquiring authentic <strong>meuble chinois ancien authentique<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Puces de Saint-Ouen: the essential meeting place for lovers of Asian arts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With more than <strong>2 000 antiquaires<\/strong>, les <strong>Puces de Saint-Ouen<\/strong> Puces de Saint-Ouen are the world's largest antique market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every weekend, collectors, decorators, interior architects and art lovers come seeking unique pieces from the four corners of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour le <strong>mobilier chinois ancien<\/strong>furniture, several markets deserve a visit, but one name stands out naturally: the March\u00e9 <strong>March\u00e9 Biron<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The March\u00e9 Biron<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fond\u00e9 en <strong>1928<\/strong>, le <strong>March\u00e9 Biron<\/strong> Founded in 1928, the March\u00e9 Biron is the most prestigious of the flea-market markets. A true open-air art gallery, it brings together some of the finest French and international antique dealers in an elegant, refined setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For lovers of Chinese antique <strong>mobilier chinois ancien<\/strong> et d\u2019<strong>arts d\u2019Asie<\/strong>, <strong>Biron<\/strong> arts, Biron is one of the richest places in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several specialised galleries present a demanding selection of antique <strong>meubles anciens<\/strong>antique furniture, porcelain, sculpture, bronzes, lacquers and collectors' objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parmi elles, <strong>Galerie 55<\/strong> Galerie 55 offers a selection of Chinese <strong>mobilier chinois ancien<\/strong>antique furniture, curiosity objects and decorative pieces chosen for their authenticity, elegance and quality. Every piece is personally selected by Patricia Ederhy <strong>Patricia Ederhy<\/strong> Ederhy for its history, its energy and its decorative force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The market also hosts Tora Tori, <strong>Tora Tori<\/strong>Tori, a recognised specialist in Asian arts, <strong>arts d\u2019Asie<\/strong>, which presents <strong>mobilier ancien<\/strong>, porcelaines, sculptures et objets chinois et japonais.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autre adresse incontournable, <strong>Beaut\u00e9 Chinoise<\/strong> showcases the <strong>Chinese antiques<\/strong> antiques through a selection of furniture, <strong>mobilier<\/strong>furniture, ceramics and traditional art objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This concentration of specialists lets visitors compare styles, regions of origin and different approaches to antique furniture, <strong>mobilier ancien<\/strong>furniture, while benefiting from the advice of passionate<strong>antiquaires<\/strong> passionn\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Galerie Cristo: a historic address at the Puces de Saint-Ouen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few steps from <strong>March\u00e9 Biron<\/strong>, au <strong>33 rue Paul-Bert<\/strong>, <strong>Galerie Cristo<\/strong> Cristo has for more than thirty years been a recognised address among lovers of Chinese <strong>mobilier chinois ancien<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by <strong>Patricia and St\u00e9phane Ederhy<\/strong>St\u00e9phane Ederhy, the gallery specialises in selecting antique <strong>meubles anciens chinois<\/strong>, leur restauration traditionnelle et leur mise en valeur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Galerie Cristo<\/strong> et <strong>Galerie 55<\/strong> Galerie 55 today offer two complementary approaches: the first continues a historic expertise around Chinese <strong>mobilier chinois ancien<\/strong>furniture, while the second stages these pieces in a contemporary vision of decoration, where furniture converses with curiosity objects and works of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reputation of <strong>Galerie Cristo<\/strong> reputation rests on a demanding selection of antique <strong>meubles anciens<\/strong> antique furniture from China's great provinces and on a thorough knowledge of traditional restoration techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The specialised Paris galleries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside the <strong>Puces de Saint-Ouen<\/strong>, <strong>Paris<\/strong> Saint-Ouen, Paris is home to several internationally renowned galleries devoted <strong>arts d\u2019Asie<\/strong>devoted to the arts of Asia. Mainly on the Left <strong>rive gauche<\/strong>Left Bank, they attract collectors, museum curators and amateurs from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Autour du <strong>quai Voltaire<\/strong>, de la <strong>rue de Beaune<\/strong>, de la <strong>rue Bonaparte<\/strong>, de la <strong>rue Jacob<\/strong> and of <strong>rue de Seine<\/strong>several specialists present works of exceptional quality: antique furniture, <strong>mobilier ancien<\/strong>furniture, imperial porcelain, bronzes, sculpture, scholars' objects and Asian paintings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the most recognised galleries are, in particular, <strong>Christian Deydier<\/strong>an international reference for the arts of <strong>for the arts of imperial China, Galerie<\/strong>, <strong>Galerie Hioco<\/strong>Galerie Hioco, specialising in Asian arts, <strong>arts d\u2019Asie<\/strong>, <strong>Galerie Mingei<\/strong>Mingei, dedicated to Japanese and Asian arts, as well as other specialised dealers who year after year contribute to Paris's standing on <strong>Paris<\/strong> standing on the international market for Asian <strong>arts d\u2019Asie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chaque printemps, ces galeries participent au <strong>Printemps Asiatique Paris<\/strong>Asiatique Paris, a reference event that brings together galleries, auction houses, museums and cultural institutions around exhibitions devoted <strong>arts asiatiques<\/strong>. Pendant plusieurs jours, <strong>Paris<\/strong> days, Paris becomes the essential meeting place for international collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Auction sales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The major Paris auction houses regularly hold sales devoted to <strong>arts d\u2019Asie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>H\u00f4tel Drouot<\/strong>, <strong>Christie\u2019s Paris<\/strong>, <strong>Sotheby\u2019s Paris<\/strong>, <strong>Artcurial<\/strong>, <strong>Piasa<\/strong> ou encore <strong>Cornette de Saint-Cyr<\/strong> de Saint-Cyr each year present sales of antique furniture, <strong>mobilier ancien<\/strong>, porcelaines, sculptures, bronzes, jades et objets de collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even without buying, attending the previews before the sales is an excellent way to educate one\u2019s eye, compare qualities and discover sometimes exceptional pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to check before buying<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">L\u2019achat d\u2019un <strong>meuble chinois ancien<\/strong> piece deserves taking the time to observe the piece and talk with the dealer<strong>antiquaire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first element to examine is the <strong>patine<\/strong>. Un <strong>meuble ancien<\/strong> An antique piece naturally shows nuances, marks of use and a depth that contemporary reproductions struggle to recreate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also observe the quality of the wood, <strong>bois<\/strong>, les <strong>assemblages traditionnels<\/strong>joinery, the proportions of the piece and any restorations. An antique piece has <strong>meuble ancien<\/strong> often known several lives; a restoration carried out to the highest standards takes part in its conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not hesitate to ask the<strong>antiquaire<\/strong> sur la <strong>provenance<\/strong> piece's provenance, its region of origin, its period of manufacture and its history. An experienced professional will always be able to share their knowledge and give you a detailed <strong>detailed invoice<\/strong> invoice precisely describing the piece acquired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why buy from a specialised gallery?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acheter un <strong>mobilier chinois ancien<\/strong> with a <strong>specialist gallery<\/strong>specialised gallery means benefiting from an eye, an experience and guidance that are hard to find elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the sale, the dealer<strong>antiquaire<\/strong> dealer shares their knowledge, advises on the choice of piece, its place in a contemporary or classical interior, and explains its history, region of origin and particularities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That relationship of trust often makes all the difference between a simple purchase and acquiring a <strong>meuble<\/strong> a piece that will cross generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside <strong>Londres<\/strong>, <strong>Hong Kong<\/strong> et <strong>New York<\/strong>, <strong>Paris<\/strong> York, Paris today stands as one of the great world capitals of Chinese <strong>mobilier chinois ancien<\/strong> et des <strong>arts d\u2019Asie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prestigious galleries of the <strong>March\u00e9 Biron<\/strong>, comme <strong>Galerie 55<\/strong>, <strong>Tora Tori<\/strong> et <strong>Beaut\u00e9 Chinoise<\/strong>, \u00e0 <strong>Galerie Cristo<\/strong>, situ\u00e9e au <strong>33 rue Paul-Bert<\/strong>at 33 rue Paul-Bert, and on to the major specialised Left Bank galleries <strong>rive gauche<\/strong> galleries and international auction houses, the capital offers an exceptional diversity of styles, periods and collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are looking for a wedding <strong>armoire de mariage<\/strong>, d\u2019un <strong>buffet en orme<\/strong>, d\u2019un <strong>cabinet d\u2019offrandes<\/strong>, d\u2019un <strong>paravent<\/strong> screen or a collectors' piece, take the time to meet the dealers, <strong>antiquaires<\/strong>dealers, compare approaches and discover the history of each piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interest in Chinese antique furniture <strong>mobilier chinois ancien<\/strong> furniture continues to grow. Interior architects, decorators, specialised journalists, collectors, prestige hotels and major fashion houses are rediscovering the aesthetic force of these pieces, regularly used in shoots, <strong>shootings<\/strong>in shoots, scenographies and design projects. Their authenticity, patinas and presence converse naturally with contemporary interiors as with the most classical d\u00e9cors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choisir un <strong>meuble chinois ancien<\/strong>Choosing a Chinese antique piece is not merely acquiring a decorative object. It is bringing into one's home a part of China's history, the know-how of generations of artisans, and a work that will continue to cross time with elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paris est l\u2019une des grandes capitales mondiales de l\u2019antiquit\u00e9 asiatique, aux c\u00f4t\u00e9s de Londres, Hong Kong et New York. Pour qui sait o\u00f9 chercher, la capitale offre un choix exceptionnel de mobilier chinois ancien, d\u2019objets d\u2019art et d\u2019antiquit\u00e9s asiatiques, dans un march\u00e9 souvent plus riche et plus accessible que celui des autres grandes places internationales. 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