A few of our favorite pieces for Meadow House came home with us from a recent antiquing trip through the South of France with South Loop Loft. Each find has a specific place in the house, chosen with its surroundings and intended use in mind. Without further ado, let’s get into the finds!Starting in the cabana room, we found two floral tables that bring in pattern and add a decorative element to the space, while also maintaining the room’s relaxed feel. These tables were created by the celebrated French ceramicist and designer Roger Capron, Produced in his studio in Vallauris, France, during the 1960s to 1970s. This design is part of his floral/botanical series, and fit right in at Meadow House.
Moving on to the outdoor finds, this faux bois table stood out for its sculptural form and textured finish. What makes this particular ensemble stand out is the dual-function backrest on each curved bench, hollowed out to act as continuous planting troughs. We love the way faux bois furniture references natural materials without being too literal. It’s a particularly good fit for the north patio surrounded by greenery.
Onto the pool deck! We found this "Anthéor" garden set, designed by the Hungarian-born French modernist Mathieu Matégot. The chair seats and table top incorporate perforated sheet metal, a technique Matégot pioneered, patented, and popularized during the French post-war design boom. The radiating, twisted wire pedestal bases on both the swivel chairs and the round table resemble a dynamic flared sheaf of wheat. Its simple silhouette and light finish offer a nice contrast to the surrounding landscape, keeping the pool area feeling open and unfussy.
And then there are the concrete mushroom stools, a favorite folkloric motif in French fairytale-style garden decor. The red cap with white polka dots and moss-aged stem seen here show the authentic natural weathering and patina typical of pieces kept in outdoor French gardens for decades. We’ll use them as extra seating, but they’ll also serve as small architectural accents throughout the outdoor spaces.
We’re always thinking about how vintage and antique pieces can give a project more depth. These finds introduce different materials, forms, and periods into Meadow House, helping the spaces feel layered without feeling overly designed. They’ll have a place in the larger story of the house, alongside the new finishes and furnishings still to come.
