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Owned by: Father-and-son team, Bruno and Chris de la Croix-Vaubois

Known for: As the name suggests, this showroom focuses on French country antiques, and Bruno was among the first dealers to bring this look to Dallas.

How they got into the business: A native of Versailles, France, Bruno is no stranger to French antiques. Though he started in real estate, he quickly noticed that “everybody has this beautiful chateau, a beautiful Jaguar in the circular driveway,” but the furnishings inside didn’t level up. It was a problem he knew he could fix. In 1986, he opened his Design District store.

Best part about working together: Though Bruno still prefers the tangible experience of shopping in person, Chris, who joined the family business in 2014, has helped strengthen the store’s online presence to reach a wider audience. While Bruno has always been proud of his business’ ability to bring a piece of France to the U.S., having the showroom become a generational affair lends new poignance to its mission. Of the intersection of his past and future, Bruno says, “It gives me great honor for my family to carry on that tradition.”

 1428 Slocum St.

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