It is ironic to think that a style that dates back over two centuries can be considered as a new trend. As crazy as it may sound, French furniture forms part of the latest design movements.

Less is more
Modern interior decoration trends have long been leaning towards minimalism. Due to the amazing presence that French furniture has, these antique pieces fit right into this contemporary approach. French furniture works best in a clean and uncluttered environment. The works of art are usually best complimented by clean, uncomplicated decor. A lovely fluffy mat on the floor or bold wallpaper enhances the existing beauty of a well selected item. At Charlie and Dennis we not only offer the antique replicas, but also more modern approaches to French design.

Opulence
Displaying a single item, be it a glass vase or a painting, implies that the object is of a high value. This especially rings clear when the object is beautiful, ornate and well crafted like any item of French furniture. It creates a sense of opulence and glamour. This look can be seen in all the latest interior design techniques and is inherent to the classic French decoration methods.

The Chaise Longue
It is not really fair to say that this distinctive item of French furniture has re-appeared in interior decoration fads, as it never really disappeared in the first place. The Chaise Longue was present in state houses in the forties, in celebrity pads of the seventies and now in every other design magazine of the new millennium. It is simple, stylish and practical; everything that you would want in a fashionable home.

Celebrity pieces
Many celebrities have been known to collect French furniture due to its beauty, grandeur and value. Though they are more likely to have the disposable cash to buy the real thing, you too can decorate your home with reproduction furniture that accurately resembles and feels like the real thing.

The lasting craze
Due to French furniture’s proven, lasting longevity, it is probably safe to say that if you invest in an item of French furniture from Charlie and Dennis, it is not likely to go out of fashion very quickly.