The Deballage of La Moraleja brings something different to the panorama of Christmas markets in Madrid with a proposal that will attract bargain hunters, collectors and lovers of vintage and art alike. Next Sunday, December 21, during a single day, the parking lot of El Bulevar Shopping Center (Paseo de Alcobendas, 10) will be the setting for this first edition in which more than 30 antique dealers and brocantes, coming from different parts of Spain, France and Portugal, will display their most special pieces.
The French term debâllage perfectly defines the spirit of this event. Vendors unload directly from their trucks and vans with all kinds of antique furniture, household goods, art, carpets, books, curiosities and vintage lamps, giving the feeling that you can discover opportunities, bargains and treasures first hand. This French-style flea market format was not very common in Madrid, although lately more and more “unpackings” have been taking place, such as the one organized at the Rastro in Las Rozas.
The unpacking of La Moraleja: it will only be held for one day
Among the exhibitors you will be able to find from antique chairs and large oriental rugs to small pieces of leather, sculpture, painting, hand-painted household goods, fabrics and vintage books. The attraction is the great variety and quality of antiques and decorative objects on offer. The prices are reasonable thanks to the direct dealings with the brocanteurs and the philosophy of rapid stock rotation. Each purchase has that dopamine effect of finding an unrepeatable find, and there is always the possibility of negotiating or discovering something unexpected next to the table or the next chest.
This market thus becomes a perfect plan for those looking to decorate their home with personality, make different gifts or get started in the world of collecting, on an ideal date for pre-Christmas shopping. The event, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., promises an artisanal and varied selection in the heart of La Moraleja, bringing an authentic French deballage to the Madrid capital and leaving the door open for future editions if the public response is as enthusiastic as that of the organizers.