The Vintage French Farmhouse

Three antique dealers travel to the French town of Pézenas to source new pieces for their collections. During their visit they acquire a French bamboo‑effect mirror and a matching pair of mustard‑yellow chairs dating from the 1930s, among other finds.

The broadcast is an episode of a programme centred on the world of antique dealing. It falls within the episode genre, presenting a concise, self‑contained narrative that follows a specific venture undertaken by its participants. In this instalment, three dealers set off for the French town of Pézenas with the sole aim of sourcing antiques. Their journey takes them through the historic streets of the town, where they actively search for items that fit their collecting criteria. During their hunt they acquire a distinctive French mirror that features a bamboo‑effect finish, adding an unusual texture to its reflective surface. They also secure a pair of chairs dating from the 1930s, notable for their mustard‑yellow upholstery, which exemplify the period’s design aesthetic. The episode therefore documents the dealers’ focused expedition, highlighting both the locale of Pézenas and the particular pieces they manage to add to their collections. It offers a straightforward look at the process of locating, evaluating, and purchasing antique objects within a single, well‑defined outing.