August 27, 2009

Another Paris Map

When I was reading through Joni's comprehensive post on Restoration Hardware's move to Belgian design, I spotted another of the huge Paris Maps I wrote about a few weeks ago here.

While the one I talked about was the classic Etienne Turgot version, Restoration Hardware's version is from Letts, Son & Co. and is from the late 1800's, just before the Eiffel Tour was built. The Turgot version is circa 1739. And RH's version at more than $1800, including shipping, is much more expensive than the versions I featured here. However, RH's version comes framed.

** For a download of the Turgot Plan de Paris, click on the Paris map in the right-hand column **

13 comments:

  1. W King Ambler carries many antique maps. Aren't they wonderful?

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  2. Meg- I received mine from one of your suggested sources- got one for a client and one to spare. It looks great- thanks for the find. G

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  3. Thank you so much for this post. This is one of those someday items. Always on the look out for.

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  4. and knowing these retail stores -it no doubt will be available for 1/2 price in a few months!

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  5. Given the size of today's suburban houses, I think Belgian design would be a great way to fill those echoing spaces. My favourite Vervoordt sofa is endlessly long.

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  6. I want an old Parisian map for my living room. This one is too big for my space, but I still love looking at them.

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  7. Love this feature. I think framed maps- especially those with some personal connection- are fabulous.

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  8. i have a real thing for the ' paris' map!!
    i think the way these examples are great!
    x

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  9. I do love Paris - but my heart belongs to London! I saw a map of London on Mrs. Howard's website - have you ever seen where this might be available?

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  10. My map is of Rome! but I really lust after the RH one. I'll wait for the discount version sure to turn up on Nextag one day. I hope.

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  11. If anyone is interested I have a great circa 1840 map of Paris that is as large as the one in Restoration Hardware 85" x 59" or can be made smaller to your custom size.

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  12. I got in on the friends and family 20% off sale and basically got it minus tax and shipping. I am so impressed with it. I got the biggest one, and it is over my mahogany buffet in the dining room. I could not be happier with it, It's in a distressed frame that looks tortoise shell in the daytime and has gold highlights at night. I never get tired of looking at it. A friend knew how much I wanted it and she said "why not buy that for yourself for Christmas". I did. I'm not sorry. It is really stunning.

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