8 French Brands You Should Be Shopping for a Parisian-Cool Vibe

There’s a reason — or, actually, several — that Parisian style can be so challenging to replicate. It’s that laissez-faire mix of flea-market finds and modern touches, historic crown molding meets massive windows, and those personal, chic details that make French spaces feel truly one-of-a-kind. But thanks to a growing contingent of French home brands expanding stateside, capturing that design je ne sais quoi has actually gotten a lot easier. Ahead, shop the best French home brands that will bring instant Parisian charm to your space — whether it’s a Saint-Germain flat or a Brooklyn apartment.

Next time you have friends over for dinner, whip out something from Laguiole, and prepare for some oohs and aahs. This heritage brand has been hand-crafting cutlery for almost 30 years, and its pieces bring an effortlessly chic, Parisian feel to your kitchen and table settings. I love this two-piece salad serving set. With natural olivewood handles and stainless steel heads, this cutlery will add artisanal charm to any dinner party. It even comes with a matching wooden storage box, so it’ll look like the heirloom it is — even when nestled in a drawer.

Sézane, the clothing brand beloved by French girls everywhere (and the stateside ones who want to be them), also makes home decor and furnishings that’ll make any apartment feel like a gorgeous Parisian flat. Take this throw pillow, for example. The warm color palette and quaint tile print have a rustic antique quality, like they were inspired by a countryside villa or found at the legendary Saint-Oeun flea market. 

Whether you’re a home cook or a takeout regular, you’ll love the playful, Parisian vibe this Staub tomato-shaped dish will add so much charm to your kitchen. The French enamel cookware brand dates back to the 1970s, and much is made in the brand’s own factory, located close to the Belgian border in Merville, France. Staub’s pieces are eye-catching and classic at the same time — and known by chefs for their superior performance. You can’t go wrong with anything this company makes — especially if you’re a foodie who also values beautiful design. 

Established in 1845 as a small linen weaving workshop, Yves Delorme is a major international brand known for its luxurious bed and bath linens. Classic yet contemporary, the company’s designs pull inspiration from French haute couture tailoring and its own artisanal heritage. What you get is polished and sophisticated bedding that’s essentially the crown jewel of any bedroom.

Case in point? The beautiful Écumes Duvet Cover, which pairs an organic sateen weave with a hand-painted aquatic motif and delicate piping for a gorgeous take on coastal design. If solids are more your thing, you can also find five-star-worthy hotel-look bedding, like the Athéna Collection.

Apartment Therapy’s Executive Home Director, Danielle Blundell, is a big fan of Tiptoe’s modern and sustainable furniture — and it’s easy to see why. The pieces are stylish and small-space-friendly, but they’re also intended to be fully customizable. You can configure a given table’s legs or shelving’s wall brackets to give your room a custom je ne sais quoi. Consider the PLI shelf, for example. The sleek metal wall shelf can be stacked or aligned to create a storage system that speaks to your style and your space.

Fermob makes sturdy and stylish metal indoor/outdoor furniture, lighting, and accessories out of its Thoissey, France, factory. With quintessentially bright colors and sleek silhouettes, these pieces lean modern. But trust me: The company’s designs can work in all sorts of settings, thanks to the variety in its offerings. Think of Fermob as your first stop for shopping for the outdoors — especially if you have a small backyard or terrace. Apartment Therapy just awarded the brand’s bistro balcony table a Best In Home award; its fold-down tabletop is a total space-saver, and it can be mounted against a wall or railing. Now that’s what I call ingenious!

Founded by French-born Elise Pioch Balzac, Maison Balzac’s quirky, colorful homewares can be spotted in many Apartment Therapy Home Tours. The brand’s best known for its gorgeous glass carafes and modern home accents that bring a decorative flair to any dining or coffee table. Take these adorable cocktail napkins, for one. They’d add a bit of polish to a drinks setup while you’re hosting but could just as well hold their own on a nightstand or dresser for an effortlessly chic way to protect your furniture from water rings.

I can’t talk about French home brands without mentioning Le Creuset. The iconic cookware brand has been around for over a century, and everything — from its best-selling Dutch ovens to its dishware and frying pans — is meticulously well-made. This stoneware coffee mug is no exception; the sculptural floral shape gives it a delicate, antique feel. Style a few out in mismatched colors on your kitchen counter; it doesn’t get any more Parisian-cool than that.