What You Will Find at Our New Preston Antique Shop

The inventory at Gevaudan is never static. We source continuously, turning over our collection with new arrivals every week. This is part of what makes visiting us,  in person or online, feel different from most antique shops. There is always something you have not seen before. Always a reason to come back.

Our selection spans furniture, lighting, decorative objects, art, mirrors, textiles, kitchen and dining wares, and carefully chosen new items that share the same sensibility as our antiques. We are drawn to pieces that occupy an interesting intersection: old but not fusty, unusual but not eccentric, beautiful but never predictable.

Furniture and Statement Pieces

We source European and Scandinavian furniture with genuine provenance,  pieces that have lived in real homes and bear the marks of real use. Iron-legged tables, painted armor, worn wooden chests, curious side chairs, and occasional pieces that resist easy categorisation. Each furniture piece in our New Preston shop is chosen because it has something to say in a modern room, not as a museum object, but as a living, breathing presence.

Lighting and Lamps

Lighting is one of our specialities. We have a particular fondness for French and European antique lamps,  ceramic table lamps, articulated desk lamps, brass table lamps, and pendant fixtures that cast the kind of warm, directional light that modern LED panels can never replicate. A good antique lamp does not just illuminate a room; it transforms the quality of the entire space.

Decorative Objects and Curiosities

This is the heart of what Maison Gevaudan does. Pewter services. Ceramic vessels. Scientific instruments. Wooden boxes. Botanical prints. Taxidermy. Objects that defy easy categorisation but that possess an undeniable gravity. These are the pieces that become the true character of a home,  the things guests ask about, the things you stop to look at years after you bought them.

Kitchen, Dining, and Glassware

We carry a beautiful range of kitchen and dining pieces, both antique and newly made,  that bring a sense of history and craft to everyday life. French linen tea towels, hand-blown glassware, earthenware crocks, enamelware, and vintage serving pieces that make an ordinary weekday dinner feel like something more deliberate.

Art and Mirrors

Original artwork, antique prints, oil paintings, and mirrors,  both gilt-framed antiques and more minimal modern pieces, round out our collection. We look for work that holds up to long acquaintance: things that reveal something new each time you look at them.

Blankets, Pillows, and Textiles

Beautiful textiles,  linen throws, wool blankets, and hand-embroidered cushions are one of the easiest and most transformative ways to bring depth and warmth into a home. Our selection prioritises natural materials, honest craftsmanship, and colours that feel like they were pulled from the French countryside.

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Shopping at Maison Gevaudan – In Person and Online

Maison Gevaudan exists in two places simultaneously: in a beautiful physical space at 11 East Shore Road in New Preston, CT, and in an always-evolving online shop at maisongevaudan.com. Both experiences are curated with the same care,  the same editorial eye, the same refusal to stock anything that does not genuinely earn its place.

Visiting Us in New Preston

Maison Gevaudan in New Preston offers a thoughtfully curated space where each object is placed in harmony with its surroundings, creating an atmosphere as intentional as the collection itself. The shop has become a destination for visitors exploring Lake Waramaug, Washington, Woodbury, and the greater Litchfield County area, often serving as a highlight during a weekend in the Connecticut hills.

Set within one of New England’s most charming small villages, Maison Gevaudan is easily paired with visits to nearby shops, galleries, and restaurants, making it part of a broader, enriching local experience.

For those unable to visit in person, the collection is also available online, where the same careful curation is reflected through detailed descriptions and thoughtfully presented pieces, ensuring a consistent and refined experience beyond the physical space.

Design Services

Beyond retail, Maison Gevaudan offers design services for clients who want help incorporating antiques and curated objects into their homes. Whether you are furnishing a new space, refreshing a room, or hunting for specific pieces to complete a vision, our design services bring the full depth of our sourcing and aesthetic knowledge to bear on your project. Contact us to learn more.

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Elevating Antique Shopping In New Preston 

New Preston has always carried a quiet charm, a sense of place that reveals itself to those who take the time to notice. It exists just outside the rush of modern life, where glimpses of the lake appear through the trees and the pace slows enough to truly appreciate your surroundings. Gevaudan is rooted in that same spirit of intention and calm discovery.

We are not the largest antique shop in New Preston, nor do we aim to be the most inexpensive or all-encompassing. Instead, our focus is on thoughtful curation, selecting pieces with purpose, presenting them with care, and creating an experience that feels both personal and meaningful. Every object in our collection is chosen with the belief that it should do more than simply exist in a space. A lamp should transform the mood of a room. A table should become part of shared moments and lasting memories. Even the smallest decorative piece can bring character and depth to its surroundings.

This philosophy, centred on timeless objects with character, thoughtfully integrated into modern living, guides every aspect of what we do. From sourcing unique finds to arranging them within our space, every detail reflects a commitment to quality, authenticity, and aesthetic harmony. It’s a perspective that resonates with our visitors, many of whom return again and again, and whose discoveries here often find their way into homes far beyond New Preston.

Whether you are a collector, a designer, or simply someone who appreciates beautifully made things, Maison Gevaudan invites you to explore, take your time, and discover pieces that speak to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Antique Shop New Preston

Maison Gevaudan is located at 11 East Shore Road, New Preston, CT. We are situated along the eastern shore of Lake Waramaug in Litchfield County, a beautiful setting that reflects the character of our shop perfectly. We are open weekends from 12 to 55 pm and also available by appointment. Contact us through maisongevaudan.com to arrange a private visit.
Maison Gevaudan specialises in European and Scandinavian antiques and curated objects, furniture, lighting, decorative pieces, art, mirrors, textiles, and kitchen and dining wares. We are particularly known for French and European table lamps, pewter and ceramic decorative objects, and a wide range of unusual pieces that carry genuine history and presence. Our inventory turns over weekly, so there is always something new to discover.
Absolutely. Maison Gevaudan's full collection is available online at maisongevaudan.com, with worldwide shipping. New items are added weekly, free shipping is offered on orders over $200, and new subscribers receive 10% off their first order. The online shop reflects the same curatorial sensibility as the physical store in New Preston.
Yes. Maison Gevaudan offers interior design services for clients who want expert guidance incorporating antiques and curated objects into their homes. Whether you are designing a new space, sourcing specific pieces, or looking to bring a cohesive aesthetic to a room, our design services draw on deep sourcing expertise and a rigorous aesthetic vision. Visit maisongevaudan.com to learn more and get in touch.
New items are added to Maison Gevaudan's collection every week, both in the New Preston shop and online. Each visit, in person or online, reveals something new and unexpected. We recommend subscribing to the newsletter to be notified of new arrivals and exclusive offerings.
Maison Gevaudan stands apart through its highly selective curation and focus on objects with distinct character rather than mass or trend-driven inventory. Unlike a typical antique shop New Preston visitors may encounter, each piece is chosen for its history, form, and presence, often sourced directly from France, Scandinavia, and other parts of Europe. The result is a collection that feels cohesive, unusual, and intentionally composed rather than simply assembled.