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How We Source an Antique
A field guide to the studios, fairs, and quiet corners of Europe that shape our work.
Mateo ReyesApril 15, 2024
Sourcing
April 15, 2024
6 min read
The first question we ask, when considering an antique for a project, is not 'is it beautiful' — it is 'will it survive another hundred winters in this room.' An antique that is merely beautiful is, in our view, only halfway useful. An antique that is beautiful and will continue to be useful for generations is the goal.
Written by
Mateo Reyes
Atelier Verdant
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