As I am in Paris counting down the days before the baby arrives with Chelsea and Co.
I am rediscovering old haunts and new wonders. Au Bain Marie
(A bain-marie, a type of heated bath, is a piece of equipment used in science, industry, and cooking to heat
materials gently or to keep materials warm over a period of time. A bain-marie is also used to melt ingredients for cooking)
I stumbled upon while walking back and forth from our apartment to Chelsea and Co.'s apartment (five miles) Au Bain Marie is
chock full and I mean CHOCK FULL!
The window display changes often enough that I could not help myself to go inside and take a peek. A mixture of the old and new tabletop is available
anything and everything for the table. Of course, I wanted to set a table right there and then with the variety they had.
Silver, faience, egg cups, crystal, salt shakers, silverware, teacups, plates, plates, plates, majolica, champagne buckets, baskets, pitchers, creamers, wine paraphernalia, picnic baskets, knife rest…
etc. etc. etc. etc… etc.!
Unfortunately, my pictures do not do it justice, I was snapping away not thinking I would share the photos though when I came home
I had to share what I saw in case you do not know of this place and for you to mark it down if ever you are in Paris-
There is something for everyone who enjoys mealtime and or a beautiful table.
The prices are fair and varied, the owners generously helpful and knowledgable.
"Aude Clément created Au Bain Marie in 1977 initiating the idea of concept stores with antiques and new table art collections such as tableware, embroidered linen, and gastronomic books. These elements create a universe marrying cultural heritage and modernity through the art of entertaining.
After studying architecture at Beaux Art and them at Camondo School, Aude Clément became a journalist for prestigious magazines (Figaro magazine, Gault et Millau, Nouvel Economiste, Cosmopolitan , Lui etc…). At this time, she decided to design and edit the objects she needed to illustrate her articles. Her first store was created.
In 1987, she opened a 600m2 store located between the Hotel Crillon and Hermes where she featured artists like Cindy Sherman, Ettore Sottsass, Richard Meier, Franck Evennou, as well as the Memphis furniture collection, all these displayed with a remarkable selection of tableware.
Today, Au Bain Marie has two locations on Paris left bank : a gallery at 56 rue de l'université and a store at 59 boulevard Raspail near Sèvres Babylone and behind the Lutetia Palace.
After working as an engineer, César Clément sharing his mother's passion has joined her to develop and promote Au Bain Marie's collections in France and all over the world." Au Bain Marie.
"To contemplate, to dream, let beauty nourish your soul, with exceptional objects you’d find at the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Orsay Museum, or the Decorative Arts museum, find them here. Offer yourself the pleasure of admiring these treasures in your home.
There is magic in such diverse styles of silverware; from the end of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, with unusual, surprising objects for the table. With talented designers or silversmiths are known worldwide; Buccellati, Puiforcat, Têtard, Christophe, Gallia, Asprey, Tiffany……a fine choice of champagne buckets, teapots, salt shakers, trays." Au Bain Marie
So much to sort through it is as if the armoires of France moved their interiors into this shop.
You can order directly from their website.
T E M P T A T I O N B E W A R E.
If you are searching for a certain design or setting check here first.
Espace Au Bain Marie
Galerie Au Bain Marie
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