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ROUND TOP SPONSORED PARTNER French Antiques Refashioned Le Chateau INSIDE VIEW: F rench antiques import company Le Chateau has built a thriving business doing what others seldom dare to do. From the start, visionary co-founder Iten Ibrahim has been unafraid to alter the inventory, reimagining everything from case pieces to upholstery and lighting to suit clients' needs. "Anything can be anything," she says. "Unlike a typical antiques store that sell an item as-is, we specialize in customizing each piece to match modern functionality and design p r e f e r e n c e s . O u r approach preserves the antique's intrinsic quality and charm while tailoring it to resonate with our client's individuality. Our loyalty is to our customers, not to historical periods." And staying loyal to customers has paid off. Over the past 40 years, Le Chateau has grown from a single antiques-filled container into three massive warehouses scattered across Georgia and a sprawling 20,000-square-foot Atlanta showroom. It's at the Atlanta showroom where Ibrahim and her team, including sons Mohammed and Yehia Abdullah, consult with designers and retail clients to refashion French antiques. Buyers have free range to change leg heights, colors, and finishes on any piece in Le Chateau's inventory. A wide range of artful hand-painted finishes, traditional trims, and upholstery fabrics is available, and Le Chateau's try-before-you-buy program ensures customer satisfaction. Choose a piece directly from the showroom floor or shop Le Chateau's endless inventory online. Ibrahim's husband and Le Chateau co-founder Magdi Abdullah source authentic heirloom pieces weekly from his home base in France. Abdullah taps Paris auctions, historic hotels and châteaux, liquidation sales, and antique stores and markets. Each is inspected by Ibrahim on arrival in Georgia and sent to Le Chateau's 10,000-square-foot restoration warehouse. "If you don't find exactly what you're looking for in our showroom or on our website, just ask us," she says. "Chances are, we have what you need at one of our warehouses. We aim to pair each piece with someone who cherishes it as much as we do. Our passion is fueled by the joy of breathing new life into historical pieces and witnessing the excitement of clients when they see their customized item in their home." A large selection of European antiques will be available f o r p u r c ha s e a t The Arbors, Tent A. Members of the company's restoration team will be on-site for quick customizations during the show. For more extensive alterations, Le Chateau offers nationwide shipping upon completion. Learn more about Le Chateau and shop current inventory at lechateauatl.com, or follow them on Instagram @lechateauatl. Iten Ibrahim and her son, Mohammed Abdullah Atlanta showroom: 765 Trabert Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. 404.603.9494 76