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Created in 1901, the Biennale des Antiquaires, the Syndicat National des Antiquaires (National Dealers’ Association) returned to the Grand Palais in 2006. (The Carrousel du Louvre held this event the last six times.)

The first Salon d'Antiquaires (Paris Biennale) was held at the Grand Palais in 1962; the last was in 1992. In 1993, the Grand Palais closed when "the rivet" fell.

Between the 15 and 24th of September 2006, "over 7000 objects were selected with passion by around 100 exhibitors. he museum is the only institution in the world able to pay tribute to all the illustrious names who have forged the history of French style and taste: Boulle, Sèvres, Aubusson, Christofle, Lalique, Guimard, Mallet-Stevens, Le Corbusier, Perriand, Szekely… to name but a few. Every period and movement is represented, from Gothic to Louis XVI and from Directoire to Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Design. The selection of 5000 items on show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in a display area of over 6000 m2, bear eloquent witness to collectors’ passion, donors’ generosity, and French art de vivre. -- website for the event.

Scenes from the XXIII Biennale des Antiquaires 2006 Grand Palais:

Created in 1901, the Biennale des Antiquaires, the Syndicat National des Antiquaires (National Dealers’ Association) returned to the Grand Palais in 2006. (The Carrousel du Louvre held this event the last six times.)

The first Salon d'Antiquaires (Paris Biennale) was held at the Grand Palais in 1962; the last was in 1992. In 1993, the Grand Palais closed when "the rivet" fell.

Between the 15 and 24th of September 2006, "over 7000 objects were selected with passion by around 100 exhibitors. he museum is the only institution in the world able to pay tribute to all the illustrious names who have forged the history of French style and taste: Boulle, Sèvres, Aubusson, Christofle, Lalique, Guimard, Mallet-Stevens, Le Corbusier, Perriand, Szekely… to name but a few. Every period and movement is represented, from Gothic to Louis XVI and from Directoire to Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Design. The selection of 5000 items on show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in a display area of over 6000 m2, bear eloquent witness to collectors’ passion, donors’ generosity, and French art de vivre. -- website for the event.

Scenes from the XXIII Biennale des Antiquaires 2006 Grand Palais:

 

	Stand 47 - Vallois - Note 2007: Jean-Michel Frank designed this furniture from the 1930s . It has been sold.	Galerie Steinitz

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