What's especially wild about Merci is that the owners have convinced very established brands to sell here, while funneling all profits to a children’s charity in Madagascar. The home goods section is excellent, with a wide range of small utilitarian goods from Japan, plus a wall of chairs. Photo 16 of 18 in Best of Paris: 2012 Maison & Objet by Kelsey Keith

Best of Paris: 2012 Maison & Objet

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What's especially wild about Merci is that the owners have convinced very established brands to sell here, while funneling all profits to a children’s charity in Madagascar. The home goods section is excellent, with a wide range of small utilitarian goods from Japan, plus a wall of chairs.