3 French homeware brands worth noting

French home goods tend to carry a certain expectation: quality, restraint, good materials. And yet, the same few brands tend to surface again and again.

This is a smaller selection of French makers and shops we don’t see mentioned as often, but have come across through browsing, travel, or research. Some are well established, some are newer, but all felt worth keeping a note of.

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1. Maison Empereur (Marseille)

Maison Empereur is one of the oldest family-run hardware and home goods stores in France, still operating from its original shop in Marseille. The selection centres on everyday household objects, with a strong emphasis on tools and items that have remained largely unchanged because they continue to work well.

Brushes, kitchen tools, cleaning supplies, enamelware. Many of the objects feel immediately familiar, shaped by long use rather than redesign. Function leads throughout.

What we like about it is the sense of continuity. These are practical objects you don’t expect to find anymore, still being made and sold. The presence of classic toys and clothing adds a nostalgic feel. It’s a good place to find small objects that add something extra to the home.

Worth a look for:

• brushes and cleaning tools
• enamelware
• simple kitchen equipment

2. La Trésorerie (Paris)

La Trésorerie is a Paris-based home goods store with a strong focus on European manufacturing. The selection centres on everyday household objects, with attention paid to where things are made and what they’re made of. Approximately 90% of products are manufactured in Europe, with clear information on the country of origin and the materials used.

The range includes storage, tableware, textiles, and other domestic objects, with many items coming directly from workshops or manufacturers that produce their own goods.

What we like about the selection is how consistent it feels. Even when styles vary, the objects share a common design language rooted in traditional European forms, updated just enough to work in contemporary homes without overpowering them.

Nothing feels decorative for its own sake. These are objects chosen to be used, replaced, and lived with, rather than admired from a distance.

Worth a look for:

• household textiles
• storage and utility items
• well-considered colour palettes

3. Tissage de Luz

Tissage de Luz is a Basque textile brand with roots going back to the early 20th century. Founded in 1908, it has long specialized in woven household textiles, particularly table linens.

Production remains entirely in France, drawing on a family-led tradition that spans several generations. The focus remains on robust fabrics, clear patterns, and finishes designed for regular use rather than occasional display.

The range includes tablecloths, napkins, runners, cushions, and other household textiles. Stripes recur throughout the collection, reflecting regional weaving traditions without feeling historical or decorative.

What gives the brand its appeal is a certain ease. There’s a recognizable character — something distinctly French — that adds lightness to everyday settings without overwhelming them. The textiles are organized into collections, so if you’re drawn to a particular pattern or color, it’s easy to find several pieces that work together. The fabrics are also notably durable, made to be used and washed often.

Worth a look for:

• table linens
• striped Basque textiles
• durable everyday fabrics

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This is not a definitive list. It’s a small set of French brands we’ve come across and wanted to share with you, with room to add more as they appear.