Recently attempted to purchase a small, damaged table from the owner after a tech issue on my end allowed him to outbid me at an auction house near me. I had the auction house contact him with my offer to buy it from him cash with a healthy profit. He agreed to sell it to me but at a much higher price, in fact at its highest valuation. This was much more than he paid for it but I agreed as long as I could pick the table up here, and not drive to Petaluma. The table held personal memories for me. With quarantine, many of us have been hit hard, financially so his greediness was a stretch, but I did agree to pay. For the next two weeks hed book an appointment, change the appointment, or cancel that appointment. I literally offered to meet him at the auction house to pay him. He had no respect for my time or schedule. It was maddening, rude, insulting. If he did not want to sell it to me he did not have to contact me. Instead it was all games and rudeness. He acted like his world was the center of the universe. When he cancelled yet another appointment he suggested I drive two hours (each way) to come get a table that had been literally ten minutes away from me for two weeks. These are the kind of games that come from entitled white men or narcissists. When I told him driving to Petaluma was out of the question, he said I was an angry person? Apparently if you call someone out on wasting your time for two weeks it has nothing to do with their disrespectful actions. There was no accountability on his end. I would not trust this person to hold a cup of coffee, much less with items in my home.
I live nearby and love window shopping while I walk my dog. The staging and pieces are just gorgeous and insuring. Love this shop!
One of the best finds I have made since moving to Petaluma via SF from NYC is this store. What a true gem!! Laura has a discerning eye and impeccable taste; the store is merchandised to perfection!! As I cannot travel to France- luckily for me, she does several times a year and brings back these great finds that I can pepper throughout my own chateau. This store and its treasures are definitely worth your time when you are coming to Petaluma.
I love this showroom of beautiful French antiques! Laura and her husband have excellent taste in choosing fabulous design pieces from many periods throughout history. We purchased a gorgeous marble fireplace mantel and look forward to returning for more amazing finds!
I recently moved to Petaluma. I was looking for unique things for my new home at this enchanting looking little place. I been dying to stop by for a bit now. Today I did, but first I wanted to get a picture of the beautiful lemon tree in front of the the store so of course I asked for permission out of respect. The owner (I believe was the lady who greeted us) was extremely rude and super unwelcoming without a cause. I was disgusted. A simple kind “No” would have been fine. Perhaps she didn’t know I was also there to shop? Regardless Ma’am, you are in the Costumer Service business I suggest you get with the program. I will never set foot on your property and I will make sure non of my friends do either. It’s sad because for the 10 seconds I was there, the store seem very pretty.
The most beautiful, genuine and tastefully selected French antiques in the entire Bay Area. The proprietors are kind, courteous and helpful. This is our go-to spot for antiques.
Beautiful antiques and fabulous customer service.