Pro Designer Treasure Hunts in Paris at The World's Largest Antiques Market | Architectural Digest

Today, AD joins interior designer Ross Cassidy in Paris’ largest flea market, Marché aux Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen, as he hunts for special pieces to fill his client’s home. Covering 20 acres and with over 1,700 vendors, navigating a flea market like this might seem a daunting task for many. From knowing when you’ve found a bargain to distinguishing real designer items from replicas, follow Ross as he shows you how to find treasure like a pro.
ARTWORK
Disunified Theory: Gambler's Conceit, 2021, Bo Joseph
PHOTOS
Accolay Mask & Ceramic Jug | Edouard De La Marque (02:02) www.1stdibs.co...
Accolay The Dancers Vase | Courtesy of GP-Light & More (02:02) gplightandmore...
Biot Candle Holder | 1St Dibs (03:49) www.1stdibs.co...
Biot Bubble Blue Vase | 1St Dibs (03:49) www.1stdibs.co...
Biot Fruit Vase | 1St Dibs (03:49) www.1stdibs.co...
Biot Pitcher | Courtesy of Degottex
Guido Gambone Jug | Courtesy of Renaissance Man Antiques (05:32) www.1stdibs.co...
Guido Gambone Ceramic Decorative Cup | Courtesy of Galerie Sandy Toupenet (05:32) www.1stdibs.co...
Guido Gambone Freeform Plate | Courtesy of unforget Decorative Arts (05:32) www.1stdibs.co...
Ceramic Tiles | Jeremy Pradier | Pradier-Jeauneau, Marche Paul Bert
Alley 6 Stand 93, 95 & 232 (06:42)
Robert Mathieu Lamp | Courtesy of Magen H Gallery (08:54) www.1stdibs.co...
Jaques Adenet Floor Lamps | 1St Dibs (09:53) www.1stdibs.co...
Paper Wrapped Floor Lamp | Boutique XXe - Bonnet Marie | Marche biron, Stand 62 & 62 bis - 85 rue des rosiers 93400 Saint-Ouen (10:46)
Director: Morgan Crossley
Director of Photography: Tara Lengyel
Editor: Brady Jackson
Talent: Ross Cassidy; Elana Makovsky
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Director of Creative Development, Lifestyle: Morgan Crossley
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Line Producer: Joe Buscemi
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Audio Engineer: Laurine Oustric
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[@Aspett0]

Parisian here : this is not what we'd call a "flea market", which are more like garage sales. These are (obviously) professional antique/vintage designers boutiques whose clientele are wealthy people/luxury hotels, etc... In short : you don't go there to try and find something cheap and cute for you appartment. You go there, freak out when you see the price tags, and leave pretty soon after to go to a nicer part of town because the area is shady.

[@Maloup44]

insupportable, si c'est un endroit pour vous balader tant mieux, pas la peine de dénigrer

[@Aspett0]

@@Maloup44 Je ne critique pas : je constate :)

[@mizzlopez5660]

I was getting ready to book a flight to Paris just to go there and your comment 😅.. guess I won’t 😂

[@Aspett0]

@@mizzlopez5660 Well, the « puces de Saint Ouen » (the name of the place they’re at) are still worth visiting if you love design, it’s like going to the biggest open-air museum, you could easily spend a day there without even seeing it all, like a little adventure. But again : bargains are really hard to come by (especially when you’re a tourist) and the vicinity isn’t the best.

[@Maloup44]

@@mizzlopez5660 you're welcome to come ❤️ some French people just love arguing for nothing like everywhere else haha

[@tatianakaparis]

the fact that you did not bargain any of the prices BLOWS my mind. You got abstolutely ripped off. They set the prices extremely high so people bargain, it's entirely part of the experience.

[@matt-lang]

Yeah those prices were wild

[@VN88ph]

I agree. I hate that he didn't even try his best to negotiate..

[@pinkie24]

its not his money so he doesnt care, its his clients money hes spending

[@debracisneroshhp2827]

@@pinkie24 , Yeah, I like the "Get your CC out!" phrase! 😱😛

[@jonpoulda3362]

He’s clearly not a “pro designer”, if he’s not even attempting to negotiate with the dealers.

[@pepollli]

The chandelier is gorgeous, but it’s too small for the room and It gets lost in the space. Proportions are everything! Great example of how a big budget doesn’t necessarily guarantee you successful results.

[@tracy488]

Totally agree with you. That chandelier is way too small for that space. When he was explaining it I was thinking it was going in a small room.

[@akherashepsutera2013]

I agree! Just said the same thing! 😅

[@idaslpdhr]

I would have put a longer chain and dropped it down, Like I could afford it, LOL

[@tokyodrifttt]

Him: she is the most vicious haggler Her: pay me less money or no deal

[@audeboutet6059]

@@tokyodrifttt she simply gave her best price to close the deal

[@paradox5391]

He held up six fingers, so she probably thought he was offering €600.

[@degrotekoningwouter]

@@paradox5391 €1400 or €600, it's nice to see these prices while I'm sitting here next to a €20 lamp😅

[@cliclactube]

@@paradox5391 That's exactly what happened. In France we would probably used one hand first ( for the one ) then the second hand in another move to mark the "five". Maybe the alternative way would be using only one hand. A very common method too ;)

[@melissam7067]

i love his faux mid-Atlantic accent. and that she agreed with him on everything.

[@DN-dj4gi]

OMG, I LOVE THATT!!!

[@jamesma8209]

Yeah…what WAS that? 😂

[@pwp8737]

to me it came across as Jo'burg anglo that has lived in America for a long time

[@jamesma8209]

@@pwp8737ohhhh - smart! Let’s hope you’re spot on!

[@lotteschaeff2967]

I'd love to see a series where ross goes to other markets with different clients each time!!!

[@Custombeader]

Yes please!

[@marge22-22]

I was about tio suggest that ! Loved the video

[@AlbertM14]

YESSSS

[@GrumpyYank26]

2 rich Americans at an expensive Parisian market who don't speak French and spend too much money but are very pleased with themselves. Eye roll.

[@bluefairy9683]

😂😂

[@lindamerrill928]

Why exactly are you on the AD channel if this makes you eye roll?

[@Stumna1102]

Comments like these that no one asked for. Eye roll.

[@InterTechne]

no one is obligated to speak FRENCH

[@thehungrygoldfish]

@@InterTechneIn this situation, no, but it does help if you learn at least basic phrases and in this case, numbers, since you’d be dealing with them a lot in this specific situation. I have seen people who want to move to a foreign country permanently but refuse to learn the language and they want a job working in the country. Um, no bueno. If you want to live in France permanently and get a visa and a job, you have to know fluent French! French people are not going to speak fluent English!!!!! 😂😂😂

[@SophieC-x1i]

Please turn this into a series! Thoroughly enjoyed watching this :)

[@jannissen]

"Pro Designer" goes shopping at the most expensive Flea Market on earth and pays WAY to much, because its not his money. I fell sorry for his clients

[@kimiasaleh1081]

Exactly my thought . Also If you claim you have an eye for this kind of stuff you should be able to spot special pieces in a pile of garbage . Not in a vintage market with designer pieces, hand picked and refurbished.

[@christianjambou8208]

He is getting a kickback.

[@MadDog_Rules]

Plus shipping 😬

[@user-rn6iz8nj2f]

She’s fine, she has a Kelly bag lol. Some of these people are Sotheby’s art collector level. Reminder, you’re watching AD not some DIY channel. No need to feel sorry for the clients.

[@zoee_wang]

It wasn’t even a lot

[@stuartwilsdon9683]

As a professional commercial interior designer, I’d say as great as this place is you’re never going to find a bargain there, you’re always going to pay top whack, especially when you don’t really try to bargain.

[@marciamakoviecki3295]

People who shop at these kinds of stores are looking for a bargain.

[@evelina2363]

That chandelier is absolutely stunning. I loved watching this, I’d love to see a tour of her place

[@stacychiri7866]

That glass bubble vase for $300--I see those at the thrift stores all the time for like $5; I clearly have no idea what to look for, but I'd love to have his knowledge!

[@basvanbork6371]

He admitted buying a fake Biot, for the "cheap" price of $300. You found one for $5.

[@plumicorn]

I will never be able to understand why there are so many people having problem with paying for food and an appartment and then there are others saying that paying 350 bugs for a fake vase is cheap and 8.500k is affordable.

[@user-zt5xz5fz4q]

Don't worry. Be Elon Musk.❤.

[@vsznry]

welcome to capitalism.

[@user-zt5xz5fz4q]

@@vsznry Don't worry. Be very rich on USD.

[@user-zt5xz5fz4q]

@@plumicorn Only GOOGLE explain it.

[@twittertwice]

Not sure why you need to understand… for other people’s choices to have value?

[@alexzachary3527]

Chip and Joanna have really gone upscale!

[@evelina2363]

It’s really not just what you choose, but how you style it. Loved the placement of those ceramic tiles.

[@irinagal6789]

The chandelier and watching the whole experience was magic !

[@juliemullen365]

More more ❤

[@juliemullen365]

The chandelier is just beautiful ❤

[@slonecznikdoniczkowy]

Magic was that no one broke a piece and it took a crew of 5-6 people to installed.

[@theshypersistence]

Curious how they never mentioned the price of the chandelier. I'm guessing it was the most expensive thing they saw that day 😅 Also, it feels way too small and elevated. Pretty, but lost up there 🙁

[@JohnDoe-fk6uu]

My gosh Im so inlove with this content. I cant get over!! What a joy to look around and finding rare art pieces!!!

[@ITcanB]

Chandelier doesn't look large enough to me ❤

[@bngr_bngr]

It was hung to hi in the room.

[@jamesallison4875]

I thought the same. Nice piece though.

[@davidbush131]

@@bngr_bngr”too high”

[@bngr_bngr]

@@davidbush131 I hate auto correct. But since I can’t see very well, I can’t really complain.

[@sarah-wl1py]

I agree or it is hung too high. Something was definitely off.

[@girl_friday9185]

Thank you, AD! Beautifully filmed & edited-with so many wonderful takeaways. Ross is generously eloquent in mannerisms & intentionality. And such an exquisite space to design for, for a fantastic warm-hearted client.🇫🇷🛋️🪞💶

[@HoaNguyen-gj9ci]

"¿Hay algo que le gustaría explorar o hacer de manera diferente en proyectos futuros, basándose en la experiencia de este proyecto?"

[@alexandrapettas9577]

That chandelier was just absolutely jaw dropping!!!!! Loved loved loved this series as someone who dreams of being an interior designer in another life 😂

[@d23bw]

I thoroughly enjoyed you and your client's browsing the French market. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@kerryharvey6365]

We definitely need more Ross -- he's a delight.

[@grantnoroyan4083]

i agree and ADORABLE he used to date another designer jeff i think they broke up but ross looks great!

[@Qtopian]

Nah he’s insufferable

[@Carolll9]

@@Qtopianthat’s what I was going to type!! He’s beyond insufferable.

[@grantnoroyan4083]

@@Carolll9 WOW thats what he said about you

[@gordondenilson2666]

@@Qtopian so kickasssssss

[@maboo736]

People making noise in the comment can’t seem to realise this is uploaded by Architectural Digest. Obviously it would be upmarket.

[@elenalatici9568]

AD is obviously up market. That was expected. Rudeness wasn't. He goes there all the time. He made that clear. He can't even speak French enough to make his purchase offers in French?

[@tomdoe2460]

I love this series! TBH I think the chandelier is too small for the space and hung to high. But that’s to my (European) liking and taste…

[@tracy488]

Nope you are correct, I'm sure the client has a new one in that space now.

[@tommyn72]

You're totally correct-- it's a beautiful piece but it's so overwhelmed by the space.

[@oggaspack7971]

I think the chandelier should have been larger. It's beautiful but looks small on her ceiling.

[@inmytravelstoday]

and it was placed too high.

[@EvelynM-vlogs]

This definitely needs to be a series.

[@ambervalletta7696]

Brings back some of my favorite memories of shopping with you at the flea market in Paris! Love the items you all found!!

[@willsmm]

Wonderful - some great finds. We need to see more of you on KZbin, Ross.

[@jcost808]

It's hilarious to see rich people twitting around, acting like they've invented flea marketing when it's not even a real flea market😂

[@user-iv3ci5ys2f]

Wish the show ''Million dollar designers '' are back , loved the interior designers ;)

[@cherylbebbington5835]

Yes! I loved that show

[@oliviacasino8888]

Oh darn it, that was my favorite show of all times! I so miss those Calif. designers making their magic! And they were so unique and glamorous in their own style worlds!

[@wenDesigner]

I mean… at the end of the day it is stuff, whether you pay a fortune or got it for free, it only has value to people who all end as dust. Memories & experiences are invaluable.

[@artelisx]

This has been so fascinating. It’s like an art gallery tour by Ross Cassidy. I want more. Can we have this as a series?

[@giovannisolano1299]

I could watch this continuously! Love

[@TinaNichols-u7r]

What a fun and educational trip Ross is such a cutie too! More Ross!!!

[@2TMarie]

WOW! He really knows his art and names of different pieces. Impressive!

[@melody91778]

I could watch this ten times over. Please make more videos like this!

[@msalazar413]

I’m so impressed with his depth of knowledge.

[@slonecznikdoniczkowy]

He was probably shopping there and then Googled it by image search,, made the deal with the dealer and brought the client. 😅😅😅😅

[@capricemadrid5353]

He is too

[@anafrill3489]

Uh?

[@slonecznikdoniczkowy]

@@anafrill3489 ?

[@jeremydante]

MORE, MORE, MORE Ross Cassidy!!!!! Please feature more of him, AD.

[@lapislazulis2378]

En effet c'est overpriced pour une réplique de Biot, on peut trouver du authentique sur Selency ou Vinted pour bien moins cher 😅 Les puces de St-Ouen ne vendent plus si bien que ça donc espérons que cette vidéo les relancent un peu!

[@joohsay]

i love Selency

[@anaalves3658]

I went to this market about 12 years ago, it was amazing, I have never seen it's equal. Would love to go back with a BIG budget 😊

[@SaraCatullo]

LOVE Ross Cassidy! More of him please!

[@paulminnelli]

The finishing touch of the pink chandelier was a glorious revelation 🌬️👛

[@arvinramirez7962]

It was a pleasure working with you Ross

[@AP12360]

PLEASE do more videos like this one. I loved it. ❤

[@RenaeLovesDesign]

this is such a fun watch! I want to shop the paris flea market with him!

[@PuffOfSmoke]

This would've been a dream job for me. Go shopping for a client's house. Love his job.

[@woin9361]

This looks like a very fun place to browse and get inspired!

[@nutsbutdum]

11:47 Did she just haggle herself down!?😂😂😂

[@seahorsefencing]

She didn't want to learn english lol. There's a reason Mark Zuckerberg learned Mandarin.

[@Gustel]

i think she thought 600.-

[@robbiemcelroy7673]

Either she thought he meant 600 or he has totally overvalued it and she’s being somewhat generous to him

[@bbison94]

​@robbiemcelroy7673 She wasn't being generous, she misunderstood. She started off at €1950.

[@reginacurina8190]

I loved this video! Please make a series out of this ❤

[@mercamg]

This was so incredibly charming, would LOVE to see more content like this!

[@petertwining5729]

Loved this really awesome to watch, interesting, casual and fun. Should be a series. 😊

[@dgonzales9360]

I love this series! More of this plsss

[@jaimeochoa7256]

That was a great shopping trip!❤

[@egonkl3in212]

We need more of this kinda videos, pls!!♥️

[@lesliecruguet4136]

The Murano chandelier is stunning but I gasped when saw it installed....way too dinky for the space (should've had more lateral width) and put way too close to the ceiling to have an impact- at least lower it so the light filters through it more. Such a shame.

[@penelopesparrow]

The chandelier is deeeevine, but it's lost all the way up there. For a 4 year search she could've had something made! The statement 'I don't want something new bc the space needs age'; but there's no sense of age to that piece. I suspect they wanted vintage so they could resell it later when something better comes along. A lot of red flags here that this is more about status than the object - enormously inflated prices, the attitude when they went to the 'more touristy' part, paying 300 for a FAKE biot while a real one is a third of the price online.... these guys either only see value with a name and a 3 figure price, or its PR for the market. As a vintage dealer myself I'd love to go there just to learn, but I'd end up quickly bored bc I couldn't buy anything - its all 3 times the market value and I buy to invest, not collect. If I want to collect, I buy handmade.

[@fromviviana9736]

Would love to see a house tour!

[@t_kahlscheuer]

Here for more content like this!! So fun to tag along on a fabulous shopping trip

[@rani777ify]

Other than these are items way beyond my means, these two people are just, oh, so elegant!

[@TheFrenchZarrior]

i think some sort of long light orange or pastle orange scarfs warped around the top side of the room would really go well with the chandelier

[@fc4660]

I’ve now seen this “market” featured by a few designers and celebrities in the past few days (algorithm). I’d call it a furniture emporium, to be more accurate! Paris is having fun at the expense of the foreigners 😂

[@avsystem3142]

Fun video. Although I could see engaging a professional interior designer by reason of their access to markets retail customers do not have, the idea that someone would actually design my living space for me is not at all appealing.

[@DrapersDoingRenos]

I shared my tour of this same market in the spring!! it is truly an interior designer's playground!! However, the items I was looking at were much more affordable! LOL my largest purchase was a flower pot for only $50 euro.

[@user-sf8qo1dx8q]

I love this Flea market! Learned so much.. and Ross Cassidy is gorgeous....

[@user-zt5xz5fz4q]

@@user-sf8qo1dx8q Me too.

[@Jot8192]

Love the Chandelier! But it seems it should be hanging a bit lower, don't you think?

[@SherryHill-k5y]

Yes! It's hung too high!

[@dandoescreative]

Really engaging sleuthing, a great match of Client and Designer, educational!

[@cg3560]

That ceiling lamp ❤ Oh... and that 'VERY expensive' brass floor lamp 💖

[@user-zt5xz5fz4q]

USD2.000.000,00 is its price without the lamp.

[@dinodinosaur2930]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Would make for a excellent day of shopping... Thank you for the dealer details you supplied ... Will save hours on a visit.

[@akirebara]

i love this! i got to learn about Acolay, about Biot, etc.

[@MyFrenchCountryHome]

Beautifully edited! Great job!

[@deirdrereynolds4684]

I’ll be spending a day trip here next time in Paris. Thank you 🌟

[@ge-rardhenry]

That was fun!

[@canwejustnot]

The chandelier is beautiful and a great size for the size of the room, if the ceilings weren't that large. The super high ceilings also make the whole room feel smaller, as it's so vertical. Not really an interior design problem, but a common rich-north-american architecture problem. Could maybe have been fixed interior by putting in some beams at the height below the high windows and above the terrace doors.

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

This requires a lot of experience, expertise and great chance. 💯

[@ehlir]

Money too...

[@arvinramirez7962]

BluePrint Did the Install!!!

[@hintex487]

Can't wait to join Ross Cassidy on this flea market adventure in Paris! Navigating 20 acres and over 1,700 vendors sounds thrilling. Excited to learn tips on spotting bargains and authentic designer pieces. This is a must-watch for anyone looking to find treasure like a pro!

[@rutemalumadance4449]

OMG new favorite series! Do more of this please, continue this serie AD

[@judytiberi1489]

ohh, I wish they had dropped that pretty pink chandelier a little bit more.....its placement is too high off the ground........by a bit. Just lovely

[@kashifraza5952]

every week i go to sunday market for stuff like this & you wont believe how cheap i get things here

[@thehungrygoldfish]

You actually buy stuff? Yikes.l! I just go to people’s houses and take them for free!

[@iwb70]

How could they ignore that beautiful Fornasetti corner cabinet at 10:23? 😮

[@lobstermash]

Maybe too small and dainty for her big ugly house?

[@Mansour-Al-Amin]

I know!

[@craigmerkey8518]

Wow they are the cutest! More of this!

[@lancem3222]

They clearly have so much fun working together. Such a great collaboration!

[@ranidenkaa2656]

So pretty yet so expensive. 😅 I think things like that are way cheaper in Bali for incredibly beautiful craftmanship.

[@annaschmanna1]

I loved watching every moment of this show. ❤️ 😂

[@suziseha369]

Oh, how I would LOVE to go there!!!!!!!

[@peggyfiedler1556]

Omg. This place is on my bucket list. Asap

[@user-zt5xz5fz4q]

Oma.

[@camnova]

More of this! Such a fantasy

[@jedweisman562]

Make this a series!

[@NBportofino]

Love learning about these artists!!!

[@fredflintstone2234]

And HOW did you ship these back to the states??

[@aaronruiz1020]

$350 for a brown vase that you can find for $50 at HomeGoods 😂

[@ruralangwin]

$5 at a neighborhood thrift.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

@@ruralangwin $1 at Macys

[@kevinwoplin9322]

The proportion of that chandelier is off for the size of that space......its lost

[@bethciaccio3450]

More content like this please! And show us some designer/architect homes!

[@wiggitywhacked]

This needs to be a series

[@ClaraSarria-tj4lg]

That chandelier is INCREDIBLE

[@leonardotejedamontoya]

It is all about what you like...not about the label!

[@winheansel331]

You have really the best video stories all completed

[@milicagosic]

This was amazing. My jaw is on the floor.

[@cristianionascu]

You guys, got the rich experience.

[@halflink]

I want to know how much that chandelier cost...

[@ceregirl5852]

and how does one keep it clean? Scaffolding every time?

[@texanfournow]

@@ceregirl5852 Very carefully...