# Parisian Apartment Time Capsules An Untouched Parisian Apartment is Discovered 70 Years Later By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-paris-home-decor References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/1942-paris-time-capsule-apartment) A beautifully preserved and authentically vintage apartment has been discovered in Paris after being abandoned for 70 years. After years of dust bunnies taking over the space, this [opulent home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chteau-la-banquire), which belonged to Madame de Florian, a [Parisian socialite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-home-fragrance) and actress, has been nicknamed the [Parisian 'Time Capsule' Apartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytillverkad-time-capsule). The apartment was introduced to the world when Florian's (lucky) heirs were impressed with all the little gems found inside. Still closed to the public, the apartment boasts some pretty juicy love notes between Florian and 19th century Italian painter Giovanni Boldini, as well as a painting of Florian in a pink dress. Florian had to abandon her super chic abode in World War II during the Paris Nazi raid, and never returned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage Preservation:** Preserving vintage spaces and objects can offer an authentic and unique experience to modern consumers. - **Hidden Treasures:** Exploring and revealing forgotten or hidden historical artifacts and places can generate buzz and interest from the public. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Using nostalgia to evoke emotion and create marketing campaigns can resonate with consumers and drive sales. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** Providing guided tours to vintage and historical sites or objects can attract tourists seeking unique experiences. - **Interior Design:** Drawing inspiration from vintage spaces and objects, or preserving and incorporating them into new designs, can appeal to consumers seeking a unique aesthetic. - **Art and Culture:** Displaying and showcasing historical artifacts and art pieces can attract art enthusiasts and generate interest in cultural heritage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Napolean-Era Minimal Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joris-poggioli.md) - [Parisian Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-ashby.md) - [Art-Filled Parisian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amlie-du-chalard.md) - [Eclectic Paris Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-asa.md) - [Cross-Cultural Influenced Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-de-sagonne.md) - [Compact Reimagined Paris Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergre-paris-ix.md) - [Classically Juxtaposing Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lichelle-silvestry.md) - [Renovated Maximalist Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-di-fantasia.md) - [French Craft-Honoring Bold Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/univers-uchronia.md)