Description
A “Glass House” in the sky of Paris
This triplex apartment occupies the top floors of a Haussmann-style building constructed in 1895 by architect Albert Labouret and raised in 1927 by Charles Thomas in a modern style, at the request of Antoine Cierplikowski, a renowned avant-garde hairdresser of the Roaring Twenties. The Polish-born painter, stylist, sculptor, and decorator Sarah Lipska designed the interior layout and décor of the space.
Like a house on the rooftop, this apartment spans the top three floors of the building, from the 5th to the 7th. This south-facing triplex, with triple exposure, offers a surface area of 229.29 m² under the Carrez Law. Access is via the 4th floor, where a secure entrance door leads to a staircase up to the apartment.
The first level opens onto a grand entrance hall. On the courtyard side, there is a bedroom with a dressing room and en-suite bathroom, along with a spacious 20 m² office or additional bedroom. On the street side, a sun-drenched 27 m² suite opens onto an 8.30 m² balcony. Adjacent to it is a small bedroom with a laundry area, as well as an independent bathroom adorned with classic white Metro ceramic tiles.
The second level houses the apartment’s main living areas, spanning 75 m². This space includes a majestic living room with a dining area and a large open-plan kitchen with a central island. A generously sized bedroom, featuring a skylight and a private bathroom tiled with Briare enamel, completes this floor.
The third and final level offers a second dining or living area that opens onto a secluded 32 m² terrace, providing breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower.
The apartment exudes a serene atmosphere, with stunning open spaces showcasing a minimalist and refined design. Natural light floods the interiors through the courtyard-facing glass doors and the glass brick façade. The different levels are connected by a striking glass staircase, the centerpiece of the home, designed by decorator Sarah Lipska.
A cellar is included with the property. A parking space is available for an additional €80,000.
Building with a concierge.
In a peaceful setting in the Chaillot district, just a few steps from Place du Trocadéro and bordering Avenue Kléber, the building is also close to Place de l’Étoile. Located at the edge of the 8th arrondissement, this is the most sought-after area of the 16th arrondissement.
The building is well-served by public transport, with Boissière metro station just 120 meters away, as well as nearby Trocadéro and Victor Hugo stations.
A landmark of the Roaring Twenties
The building was constructed in 1895 by architect Albert Labouret in the Haussmannian style. In 1924, it was acquired by Antoine Cierplikowski, known as “Antoine de Paris,” the famous hairdresser of the Roaring Twenties who revolutionized women’s hairstyles around 1925 with the “garçonne” cut—an emblem of female emancipation adopted by icons such as Louise Brooks and Coco Chanel.
In 1927, Antoine Cierplikowski entrusted the building’s elevation to architect Charles Thomas and the artistic direction to decorator Sarah Lipska. Together, they created a “Glass House” in the purest modernist style, featuring a luxurious Art Deco interior. The apartment became a hotspot of Parisian nightlife, attracting the artistic elite of the time, including Sarah Bernhardt, Coco Chanel, Jean Cocteau, and Man Ray, all captured through the lens of photographer Brassaï.
Antoine passed away in 1976. In 1981, the space was purchased by an insurance company, which divided it into three separate apartments for rental. In 1995, a new owner acquired the units, reunified them, and undertook extensive renovations to restore this exceptional residence to its current form.
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Sarah Lipska
Sarah Lipska (1882–1973) was a French artist, decorator, and stylist of Polish origin. She studied at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and moved to France in 1912. She designed numerous costumes for ballets and theater productions and participated in the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris. She was a regular at the salon of painter Tamara de Lempicka and later collaborated with Lempicka’s sister, architect Adrienne Gorska.
As a painter and sculptor, Lipska created numerous portraits, with subjects including Natalie Paley, Paul Poiret, Helena Rubinstein, and Anatole de Monzie. Alongside Pierre Chareau, she was one of the first to incorporate glass into interior architecture projects.
Charles Thomas
The architect Auguste Charles Antoine Thomas (1919–1967) studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Léon Jaussely and Gustave Umbdenstock. He established his practice in Paris and, during the 1930s, designed several residential, commercial, and office buildings in the Art Deco style.
Technical information
Asking price: €5,665,000
Fees paid by the seller
Property tax: €4,241
Condominium fees: €12,143
Number of units in the building: 30
No ongoing legal proceedings
(EPC): In progress
