Comments on the style saloniste: Chic Antiques at the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show

I found your blog through Clarity's blog "...

2009-12-12T15:17:58.812-08:00

I found your blog through Clarity's blog "Clarity in Wonderland." I have to say that your blog is outstanding. The broad range and depth of what you cover here is very impressive.

Wonderful pieces ! I love every piece and such fab...

2009-11-24T03:40:24.566-08:00

Wonderful pieces ! I love every piece and such fabulous antiques dealers . I hope one day I will be one of them

FABULOUS post... i was at the show last year and w...

2009-11-21T15:06:41.870-08:00

FABULOUS post... i was at the show last year and wish i could have attended this year.... thank you for the lovely update.

What an absolute treat to come across your blog th...

2009-11-18T17:48:54.506-08:00

What an absolute treat to come across your blog this week, I look forward to popping over each week to see your posts. I have added you into my blog, along with many other creative women. Please come and visit and I also want to introduce you to my husbands furniture, after reading this post I'm sure you will love to see his work.

Coty Farquhar, Australia

Coty Farquhar, Australia

The San Francisco show was a great success this ye...

2009-11-17T08:20:16.219-08:00

The San Francisco show was a great success this year, despite the bridge being shut people still made the effort to get there!

Beautiful objects as always.

I'm noticing a theme in your blog interviews: ...

2009-11-17T03:15:01.299-08:00

I'm noticing a theme in your blog interviews: People who are passionate about what they do, yet it is your questions that help translate that passion for us.

Thank you for sharing Diane and I thought your Fred Lyon interview was just lovely too.

HELLO, ELISE- Welcome to THE STYLE SALONISTE...and...

2009-11-16T13:09:28.255-08:00

HELLO, ELISE-
Welcome to THE STYLE SALONISTE...and thank you for your comment.

BRIJA-
Thanks for your kind message all the way from WEST BENGAL...among the yogis and literary figures and great thinkers of India.
Cheers from California.
DIANE

Love the torcheres and fauteuils....lovely post as...

2009-11-15T22:30:14.679-08:00

Love the torcheres and fauteuils....lovely post as always :))

wonderful post - thanks !

2009-11-14T04:33:28.632-08:00

wonderful post - thanks !

Dear Susan Kit, Olga, Fiona, and Renee- I loved h...

2009-11-13T13:00:29.921-08:00

Dear Susan Kit, Olga, Fiona, and Renee-

I loved hearing from you.

Yes...that chandelier would make any room look divine. I want two of them! (And miniatures to wear as earrings, perhaps).
I'm so very pleased everyone has appreciated all the details of this stand of Therien's--and that detail, he grey sheetrock with aluminum framing--was such a distinct and chic contrast to the elegant antiques. As someone said, these are all 'investment grade' antiques--though Therien would never discuss them in an 'investment' sense. Yes, each is a singular piece--and I appreciated Bob's comment that one great piece can make a room.
Cheers...DIANE

Dear Diane, What an elegant show-as a dealer I jus...

2009-11-13T08:23:48.768-08:00

Dear Diane,
What an elegant show-as a dealer I just hope it was successful or we won't be seeing much of these gorgeous setting post-recession.
It was such an honor for me to have you visit my blog and list me under your favorites--I hope I can live up to the expectations.
Affectionately,
Olga ~Dancing Through Paris

The Etruscan earthenware fragment of the nude yout...

2009-11-13T08:16:10.346-08:00

The Etruscan earthenware fragment of the nude youth is absolutely amazing to see in a modern setting instead of locked up in a museum. As a potter and sculptor, I really appreciate the weathered beauty.

the GUSTAVIANSK CRYSTAL CHANDELIER is so delicate....

2009-11-13T08:09:18.374-08:00

the GUSTAVIANSK CRYSTAL CHANDELIER is so delicate.
it is a gem.
everything else is fab as well, but the chandie is purrrrfect.

xx

Oh Diane, I couldn't be at the show and now it...

2009-11-12T22:07:06.834-08:00

Oh Diane, I couldn't be at the show and now it doesn't matter. Your post brought it to us. The counterpoint of the grey sheetrock backdrop to the stunning pieces is jaw-dropping...those torchieres make my knees weak!

Thanks for including my blog in your list, I am thrilled to be here!

~Kit~

Beautiful blog Diane - and fabulous interview. I a...

2009-11-12T17:31:24.738-08:00

Beautiful blog Diane - and fabulous interview. I am in awe of all of these gorgeous works of art - I wish I could see them in person. I am looking forward to following your posts.
Best, Fiona(Cafe Cartolina)

HI SUPER AND VALERIE- Thanks so much for your sp...

2009-11-12T12:43:17.868-08:00

HI SUPER AND VALERIE-

Thanks so much for your spirit and enthusiasm.
I am do delighted to hear from you both.
Valerie--so pleased you were my student. Those classes were such a pleasure to teach. If you're in San Francisco now, please stay in touch with California College of the Arts--as I am teaching a 'Behind the Scenes' course in February, one-day, off-site.

Super Dilettante!
That is exactly the right idea. Yes, Rococo and Baroque mirrors and chandeliers and sconces make a room feel like a party...and all you
need is some really wonderful very chilled Champagne.
Baroque and bubbly--a very good combinations.
Cheers, DIANE

Diane - what an absolute treat to read this interv...

2009-11-12T11:04:18.151-08:00

Diane - what an absolute treat to read this interview. Love love love it.

I love you blog too. I used to be an interior design student of yours at UC Berkeley and really missed the classes when we were done... but now I get to read your blog.

Thanks so much.

Valerie

I've always loved Rococo period for its elabor...

2009-11-12T04:21:22.943-08:00

I've always loved Rococo period for its elaborate design. I love the gilded framed mirror and elegant chandelier! Imagine a dinner party underneath that chandelier reflecting all the shimmering pearl necklaces and silk black dresses.

HI VICKI--AND BLUE--AND GREET- Lovely and wonderf...

2009-11-11T23:43:01.283-08:00

HI VICKI--AND BLUE--AND GREET-

Lovely and wonderful to hear from my dear friends in Provence and in Belgium and ...all over Europe.

Yes, the Therien pieces are always serious...and as Bob Garcia said in the interview, one or two can make a room. Interesting, the shagreen desk is quite recent, and was a custom design in 1990 by R&Y Augousti, who are bases in Paris (shop on the rue du Bac near Bon Marche)...and sell a lot at Barneys.
Thanks for your great messages. Vicki...Provence is a great place to bring out your Greedy Girl side.
cheers, DIANE

Diane, To be present at the San Francisco Antiques...

2009-11-11T11:44:25.878-08:00

Diane,
To be present at the San Francisco Antiques show must be gorgeous! I wish I would go to this gorgeous show!
The pictures are just wonderful! I adore the Gustavian chandelier and a lot of other antiques pieces here! I just go to visit the Therian website! Thank you so much for sharing! Your blog is a delight!

Greet

Tank you to be one of my followers! I'm so exc...

2009-11-11T03:25:52.115-08:00

Tank you to be one of my followers! I'm so excited and glad!!! You are so talented and your blog is fantastic!!!!
Have a great day!

Diane, these are magnificent pieces and I am guess...

2009-11-11T00:02:40.136-08:00

Diane, these are magnificent pieces and I am guessing important too. These could bring out the greedy girl in me....xv

Dear Friends in Southern California and Germany- ...

2009-11-10T11:25:25.414-08:00

Dear Friends in Southern California and Germany-

I LOVE having an international audience for the people I write about.
Thanks so much for your wonderful comments.
Maison 21: I love your blog--you are on my favorites list--and appreciate your comment about the La Cienega gallery that Therien has had for so many years. Cheers, DIANE

great! like youre blog a lot! (;

2009-11-10T01:36:24.766-08:00

great! like youre blog a lot! (;

therien's gallery here in LA is always beautif...

2009-11-10T00:14:57.994-08:00

therien's gallery here in LA is always beautifully edited, and in my mind, adding 20th century pieces to antiques, only enhances both. lovely post.