Marché's Design
The restaurant was designed by Portland architect Kristin Ford with the direction to make it an inviting space that would be a contemporary take on the French bistro tradition: lively, timeless and fun. The bar is an homage to the small cafés of France with its metal topped bar, Provencal cement tile floor, mirrors and antique poster. The restaurant has rich wood floors, warm colors and a tumbled marble dining counter around the exhibition kitchen.
Some of the artisans who participated in the assemblage are: Clear fir cabinetry by Alexander-Walker Fine Woodworking in Eugene. Custom metalwork (door hardware, wine storage racks, menu boxes, wall sconces, bar foot rails and purse hooks, banquette and booth legs and exterior signage) by 47 Productions Studio in Seattle. Wrought iron chairs, bar stools, tables for bar and coat racks handcrafted by Michael Hallsenius of Kurbits. Wall treatment by Ron Wagner of Portland and Judith Sparks and Robert Canaga of Eugene. Original art by Judith Sparks and René Rickabaugh.
Nineteenth century French prints of anthropomorphic vegetables and Art Deco wine advertisements collected by Stephanie in Paris.
