From the outside, Le 194 looks like a cross between a warehouse and a garden center, with some decorative garden items stored outside for all to see. The store is located north of Lille in France, right on the border with Belgium, and easily caters to customers from both countries! Le 194 offers the experience of going to a flea market and browsing through stalls filled with unique items, all under one roof. No need to check the weather forecast before your shopping trip!
Many of the vendors at Le 194 are permanent fixtures. Each and every one of them is incredibly welcoming, making this a great place to visit for anyone looking for design ideas or furniture with a story behind it. And whether you're a fan of Art Deco or the Renaissance, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to historical styles, as 194 offers a wide variety of furniture and artwork spanning nearly 500 years of history, from the Middle Ages to the 1980s.
In terms of stock, a large selection of antiques and vintage items can be found in the store: you can usually expect to see a selection of furniture, chairs, new or old, coffee tables, dining tables, lighting fixtures, lamps, mirrors, indoor and outdoor decorative items, and much more. This store can also work on items to bring them to a design that you have your heart set on, so do not be shy to share all your dreams and ideas when shopping here!
Le 194 is so much more than a thrift or vintage store. It is a space where many different vendors come together to sell their wares, thus maintaining the market atmosphere that so many visitors seek out and enjoy. The store also welcomes local artists and entrepreneurs who are just starting out with their productions to use the space for a day or two, or however long they would like. This creates a wonderful mix of people using the space, so visitors never know what they might see on any given day.
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