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March 3, 2019

Formal Louis Dining Tables

At Christophe Living we provide a wide range of dining room tables varying both in style, size, shape and finish. Our dining tables use components carved in Italy and then assembled and finished here in Sydney to allow for customisation to your needs. In our style range are Louis XVI, Louis XV, French provincial, French…

February 26, 2018

An Introduction to Dining Chairs

In any dining room, the chairs around the dining table really set the mood and tone of elegance in a home. At Christophe Living we have had great success with our dining chairs over the past 30 years, providing individually carved and finished pieces for you. The importance of quality   A chair is one…

September 14, 2015

Cipri Italian Restaurant

Complete with a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment Cipri stands as my favorite Italian restaurant in Sydney! Hiding in a little lane of Oxford Street, Paddington is my very favorite restaurant. Run by three Italian brothers, you will find the best quality and best value Italian food in Sydney. It has become my regular place to…

August 14, 2014

An Elegant French Apartment

An eclectic mix of furniture styles and objets are harmonised through a proficient use of colour and appreciation for fine details.   Jean-Christophe was introduced to this rich provincial interior when the owner, Elizabeth, called looking for some new Louis bergeres and advice on fabrics and colours. They had originally planned to do the consultations…

Provencal Dining

The casual and warm elegance of a country dining setting. This family dining space was created to complement the adjoining kitchen and highlight the European feel of the space. As a centrepiece, Jean-Christophe selected the Bordeaux dining table in cherrywood, which combines a warm timber finish with a rich parquet pattern top and a country…

March 13, 2014

Dining in Style

Jean-Christophe keeps things simple and elegant for this semi-formal dining space. This elegant dining area was intended as a semi-formal room in which the owners could host special occasions such as family celebrations and get-togethers with friends. As the room is long and narrow, it was important to design the space well to ensure it…

February 11, 2014

The French Kitchen

By putting a fresh finish on existing antique pieces, Jean-Christophe gave this French style kitchen a sense of country comfort. Jean-Christophe was asked to give this kitchen a fresh look and add his touch of the French style.  The room already contained many beautiful pieces, some of which were antiques, so Jean-Christophe decided to simply…

Louis XV Carver with Gold Detailing

For those moments when something with a little extra is required. This beautiful formal Louis XV chair is the perfect accompaniment to any room. It can be used as a hallway chair, salon bedroom chair, lounge chair or even in a formal dining room. Here, it has been upholstered in a classic Marie-Antoinette style fabric…