Les Invalides- The Invalids, Antique Paris Postcard

A tiny window into another time—and the loveliest little layer for a collected home.

 This antique postcard features Les Invalides, one of Paris’s most recognizable historic landmarks. Commissioned by Louis XIV as a home and hospital for military veterans, the magnificent complex is crowned by its celebrated golden dome and is also home to the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Set against rich blue silk and presented behind glass in a modern 5” x 7” gold bamboo-style frame, it creates a beautiful marriage of old and new.

Rather than covering the edges with a traditional mat, I intentionally floated each postcard against the blue silk so its original perforated edges and individual nuances remain visible. Slightly uneven margins, gently jagged edges, and imperfect symmetry are all part of its age and history—little details that make each piece completely unique.

Perfect for displaying on a bookshelf, tucked into a gallery wall, layered on an easel, or given as a thoughtful gift to someone with a special connection to the location. Each postcard bears its own age-appropriate character and patina, making every framed piece wonderfully individual.

Please forgive the occasional glare in the photographs—each postcard is protected behind glass, and apparently photographing glass without capturing every light in the room is not among my many talents.

$42 each, with insured shipping included within the continental United States. Also available for pickup at our showroom of antique and vintage home and garden décor just outside Austin, Texas.