Journal
The Journal
Notes, styles and perspectives on objects, past and present.
August 2026
Antique vs vintage furniture: how to tell the difference
Age, authenticity, value: a clear guide to telling an antique piece from a vintage one, and buying with confidence.
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War and art: what conflicts left behind in our interiors
Naval battle paintings, commemorative bronzes, Empire furniture: how three centuries of war shaped the objects we collect.
August 2026
Flea markets in Brussels: where to hunt and how to buy well
From the Marolles to the Sablon, a practical guide to finding antique furniture, paintings and characterful objects in Brussels.
March 2026
How to recognise the Louis XV style?
Curves, bombé shapes and bronzes: the simple markers of a style that defined the 18th century.
February 2026
5 details that separate an antique from a reproduction
What we look at first: the back, the joinery, the tool marks.
January 2026
Why antique furniture belongs in contemporary interiors
A single antique piece is often enough to give depth to a new space.
December 2025
Art Deco: the pieces that marked an era
Geometry, precious materials and light: reading a style of the 1920s and 1930s.
November 2025
How to choose a first antique?
Start small, choose what you will look at every day.
April 2026
Brussels Antique Guide: Where to find exceptional pieces
From Sablon to Marolles, Brussels is a world-class destination for art lovers. Here is how to navigate the capital of antiques.