Homegirl London’s Shop Snoop: Little Paris. This adorable French Interiors Store is located in Crouch End, North London. They sell a curated collection of French industrial furniture, vintage furniture, home accessories, and contemporary homewares. It’s also the perfect place to pick up unique gifts, curiosities and fashion accessories. Join me in a snoop around lovely Little Paris.
Shop Interior
Little Paris Vintage Furniture and Home Accessories
Most of the stock comprises original French vintage furniture, lighting and mirrors, which date from 1800 to 1970. The stock is constantly renewed with interesting finds with monthly trips to France. To give you an idea of what to expect, I’ll tell you about some of the items available. Storage-wise, you might like the distressed green patina chest with three drawers and a decorative lock from 1930. The tall seven drawers mid-century modern chest on compass legs with decorative half mood handles is very handsome. Kitsch lovers will appreciate the fifties white kitchen cabinet complete with marble top.
Various Furniture Items
Tables range from 1920s wooden folding tables to 1940s industrial folding tables, 1960s round wooden tables, Scandinavian options and others with Formica tops. If you’re looking for a cute home office desk, you can use a 1930s wooden bistro table. Industrial fans will want the 1940s metal desk with a drawer. The 1930s Louis Phillippe style desk with drawer is super stylish.
Various Furniture Items
Other furniture pieces include pedestals, bedside cabinets, industrial coffee tables, marble coffee tables, side tables on wheels, bamboo side tables, wooden trolleys on wheels, glass display tables and more. Seating options range from 1940s original metal garden chairs to 1950s tan leatherette dining chairs, 1960s adjustable metal base stools with wooden tops and 1940s industrial metal high stools.
Metal Garden Chairs
Mirrors include ornate Louis XV, 1950 baroque style round fisheye versions and 1930s bevelled beauties. Vintage wooden and bamboo options are also available. The lighting is eclectic, comprising table lamps with fancy fringed shades, 1920s glass shades and industrial-style clip table lamps.
1890 Phonogram
If you want to buy a vintage home accessory or decorative object, the 1960s French school maps are perfect for wall posters, the 1890 phonogram is a gem, and the 1940s tin bud vases are fabulous. Glass and ceramic vases, brass candlestick holders, vintage suitcases, copper cauldrons, antique picture frames, wicker baskets and metal oyster baskets are all waiting to be bought by customers wanting a vintage treasure.
Little Paris Contemporary Lifestyle Accessories
You can buy selected French brands in this store. For instance, Bougies la Francaise Candles are made in France with a heritage dating back to more than one century. The collection comprises Citronella flower pot candles, fragranced candles and a wide choice of dinner candles in beautiful colours. They also stock Durance scented candles, home perfumes and beauty products. These conjure up the South of France with lavender and verbena aromas. Secret d’Apothicaire Candles are poured by hand in Normandy, made from 100% natural soy wax and beeswax with delightful scents.
Bougies la Francaise Candles
If you want to buy something pretty for your home, you will find pretty floral cushions and pattern rugs. If you’re looking to buy a gift for a friend, they have some leather bags and purses. Alternatively, you can select a beautiful necklace or earrings. The French berets are cute, and the scarves are gorgeous.
Little Paris Shop Information
Shop Exterior
To find out more about this store and to buy online, visit the Little Paris Website. If you’re visiting in person, the address is 39 Park Road, Crouch End, London N8 8TE. You can get there by travelling to the Crouch Hill Overground Station and walking up the hill or hopping on the bus. Alternatively, take the W7 bus from Finsbury Park station. Opening hours for the shop are Monday 11 am until 6 pm, Tuesday to Saturday 10 am until 6 pm, and Sunday 11 am until 5 pm. Enjoy your shop snoop! This shop also provides a design service if you need a hand with your interiors at home or for your office, so keep that in mind. Crouch End is a lovely place to visit for shopping and eating. Alexandra Palace Park is a short distance away, so why not make a day of it? Read my Crouch End North London Guide for more information on the area.
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London.
