"Color is a power which directly influences the soul." - Wassily Kandinsky With the summer in full swing we can't help but draw attention to some of our favorite warm and inviting pieces! Though we have brought painted chests into the Jean-Marc Fray gallery in the...
"We'll always have Paris" - Casablanca With the Paris 2024 Olympics in full swing many are looking for the perfect timeout from Olympic activities. The city of lights is home to the games this summer, but is home to stunning museums, gardens, and architecture year round....
"I was awestruck by the poetry of the place, strange and beautiful—it was like being in an artwork." -Beata Heuman, interior designer Sitting on the tip of Cap Ferrat on the Côte d'Azur is a villa filled with interior inspiration, magical artwork, and unexpected glamour. Cap...
"Italian culture is so deeply soaked in an appreciation of the good things in life." -Mariska Hargitay Just as with Italian culture, Italian craftsmanship is layered in history and pride. Italian leather is a perfect example of the timeless pursuit of perfection that has shaped Italy's...
At Jean-Marc Fray Antiques we love nothing more than a beautiful antique or vintage buffet! Impeccable craftsmanship and eye-catching materials make a buffet the perfect focal piece in any home. Wooden furniture, no matter the style, was built using centuries old techniques that will last...
Filling your space with beautiful pieces is the ultimate goal whether or not you are a team of designers or a single home-owner. Dating back to ancient civilizations such as China and Rome, people were collecting antique and vintage items for their homes. No matter...
"Love is in the air, and so is wedding season." For much of the country the warm weather and beautiful flowers welcome in the start of wedding season. Whether you plan to say "I do," or attend as friend/family, weddings bring joy and romance for all...
As we prepare for the sun-kissed days of summer, it is time to dial up the heat on entertaining! Whether dining al fresco by the pool or finding a cool spot indoors to relax, bringing a touch of sophistication into your home will prepare you...
"For more than 100 years, Maison Leleu has combined art, luxury and craftsmanship through the rigor of its design and the quality of its know-how in the exploration of precious materials...
The French aesthetic evokes timeless elegance. It conjures beauty and ease. At Jean-Marc Fray, we are always searching for pieces that bring the French charm to our customers around the world. Two of our favorite contemporary brands that add function and form with their pieces...