Georges Store

Georges Store is a French brand born out of a collaboration between entrepreneur Georges Pasquier and a team of French designers and craftspeople. Having started life as a concept store in Paris in the 2010s, it gradually evolved into a brand in its own right, with a product catalogue that favours French manufacturing and accessible contemporary design. Georges Store works with The Cool Republic on exclusive editions and special collaborations (capsule collections, private sales). The Georges spirit can be summed up in a few words: timeless design, French manufacturing wherever possible, reasonable prices, and a pared-back, enduring aesthetic. The catalogue mainly covers lighting, tableware accessories and home decoration. Several signature pieces have gained recognition in recent years, particularly in the paper pendant light and table lamp segments. Georges Store remains a niche brand, but one with a genuine creative identity.

Several categories stand out at Georges Store. The rice paper pendant lights (Pâle collection) have become iconic for their pared-back silhouette and soft light diffusion. Available in several sizes (50 to 110 cm in diameter), they work just as well in a dining room as in a living room. The ceramic table lamps with fabric shades bring an artisanal character. The vases (bottle series, bomb series) in matt ceramic or blown glass are in high demand. The woven rush baskets made in France round out the storage offering. Placemats, candle holders and small tableware accessories make popular gifts. Georges Store's strength: a tightly edited catalogue (around 200 active references) with genuine build quality and a French identity. Ideal for anyone looking to support made in France, or wanting to avoid the heavily exposed Scandinavian brands.

A significant part of the catalogue, yes, around 40-50%. The rice paper pendant lights are made in a specialist French workshop. The ceramic pieces (certain lamps, certain vases) come from workshops in Brittany or the South-West. The rush baskets are woven by hand by French craftspeople. That said, part of the catalogue (notably certain textiles and metal accessories) comes from Asia or Eastern Europe, with Georges quality controls in place. The product page always states the country of manufacture, which allows customers who care about this to choose with full knowledge. To support made in France, go for the Pâle pendant lights, the ceramic lamps and the woven baskets. Expect to pay 30-50% more than an Asian-made alternative, but for superior quality and a longer lifespan. Delivery times are also shorter (2-5 days in France compared with 2-4 weeks for imported goods). On The Cool Republic, you'll find the full Georges Store selection.

Georges Store sits in the accessible mid-range. For the Pâle pendant lights (rice paper, French-made), expect 200-450 euros depending on size (50 cm to 110 cm in diameter). Ceramic table lamps with shades are around 180-350 euros. Vases range from 40 to 200 euros. Woven baskets sell for 60-180 euros. Tableware accessories (placemats, candle holders) cost 15-80 euros. On the whole, it's more expensive than equivalent Asian-made brands (HKliving, Hubsch), but the Made in France credentials and artisanal quality justify the difference. For comparison, an 80 cm Georges Store rice paper pendant light is around 350 euros, compared with 180 euros at HKliving (but Asian-made) or 600+ euros for high-end Japanese brands (Akari Vitra). Make the most of the special collaborations with The Cool Republic, which can offer limited editions at preferential prices.