How a live session works
We agree a route in advance from your brief, usually two or three markets. On the day, we walk it with you on WhatsApp or FaceTime video, stopping where you want.
- Before: your brief, dimensions and budget, and a pre-selection of dealers likely to have the right stock.
- During: close-ups of joints, marks, patina and hardware; measurements taken live; the dealer's price and our read on it.
- After: a written recap of every piece discussed, what was reserved and the next steps for payment and shipping.
Who it is for
Designers who want to judge a piece themselves, clients who like to be part of the hunt, and projects where the eye matters more than the list. It works well across time zones: a morning session in Saint-Ouen is early evening in Dubai and early morning in New York.
Why it beats browsing online
Only part of the Puces' stock is online, and online listings rarely show the back, the underside or the scale of a piece in a room. On video you see the piece from every angle, next to others, and you hear the dealer's answers.
Questions
What app do you use for live sourcing?
WhatsApp or FaceTime video, sometimes Zoom for a team. We send the route and a pre-selection beforehand.
How long is a live video session?
Usually 60 to 90 minutes across two or three markets, planned around your brief.
Can you buy during the call?
Yes. You approve a piece during the call, we negotiate and reserve it on the spot, and confirm in writing afterwards.