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Mullin-Jones Antiquities
Patrice Mullin
525 S. Main St., (Rte. 7)
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Telephone: 413.528.4871
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“I have sold to many French people – and that says I am on the right track,” says Patrice Mullin, who began importing French antiques for her shop in 1986.
“I also work with a handful of topnotch designers,” she adds, “one of whom just cleaned me out of special objects to decorate Canyon Ranch. I suspect he was looking for a slightly worn, euro look, which can be interpreted as both chic and conservative, depending.”
Mullin-Jones Antiquities was featured in Architectural Digest “Discoveries by Designers” column in 2005.
She stresses that her unique mix of French, is not as apt to appeal to the mass-market. “It represents 20 years of collecting and evolving – and unless someone has either spent time in France, or simply adores a timeless decorating style with touches of romance and whimsy, counterbalanced with correctness, it is lost on the average consumer.”
By this she says, she “interprets” a wide-range of French – from country (her mainstay) to formal, to moderne, with an eclectic eye for “accoutrements.” “I scramble it all up, like a true French person’s house.” She is meticulous about descriptions, providing a history of each object on the tag. Her palette often favors bold color; a favorite item at the moment being a bright pink jelly cupboard (confiturier.)
She is becoming known for “attractive, calming paintings” (regional landscapes). Her favorite item to buy – comfy, sensually carved, upholstered armchairs. “I can’t say no to a classic, and if it has old fabric on it, I will shampoo it 3 times, just to salvage the old textile.”
Lastly, she says she views her shop as “very affordable, considering what I sell – it is good value. I have furnished many starter homes for young couples. On the other hand, I just sold a very modern piece (c.1930s) to a mature grand-dame from Park Ave.”
The shop is open most days except for Tuesdays, generally 11-5. She recommends calling ahead. “Usually I am here 6 days a week, but I might have to go to France or an estate sale (lately she shops for French in this country.) She does not have a website, but call to request photos by e-mail.
Mullin-Jones is easy to get to. Located on Great Barrington’s Route 7, six houses south of “the big stone castle” on Main St. The shop is tucked away, down a landscaped drive, with numerous flower gardens.
Open most days, generally 11-5, except Tuesday.
Number
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