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“As Europeans, we can reflect the authentic, true and unspoiled lifestyle of France,”says Susan Hofherr, cofounder of the West Palm Beach showroom Authentic Provence. The showroom and the nearby Secret Garden are the 1999 creation of French native Hofherr and her husband, Austrian-born Wolfgang Hofherr. Authentic Provence is a nationally recognized retail and wholesale source for French garden antiques and planters, antique limestone fountains and antique flooring. Garden accesories are handcrafted with the same methods and materials historically used.
At times the Hofherrs sound like curators and no wonder; both have significant training in the design world. Susan studied fashion in Hamburg, Germany, and worked for several fashion houses in Italy before creating her own line of haute couture. Wolfgang studied art history and worked many years at the notable Parisian auction house Drouot. Their backgrounds inform and enrich product selection.
She notes, ” We love these traditional European pieces because they reflect centuries of exquisite craftsmanship and are a testament to different time periods. They are part of a design continuum and evolve into new pieces such as our minimalist planter.” Many of these products are displayed in the lush Secret Garden where, she says, “we introduce clients to the charming world of Provence. It is important that you feel the Mediterranean lifestyle so can apply it to your garden designs.”
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