The folding screen, this versatile decorative element, has stood the test of time, bringing a touch of elegance and functionality to interiors. ... Read more

We've just returned from a long trip to Japan, a country where we lived almost 30 years ago - an eternity! We had to return to the place where we first met. Where it all began, where our ... Read more

Engraving and printing techniques are art methods used to reproduce an image on different media. Engraving consists of incising a surface to create an image. ... Read more

The cylinder "secrétaire" desk is a piece of writing and storage furniture which, as we shall see, enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the reign of Napoleon. ... Read more

Who is Poul Cadovius? Poul Cadovius was a Danish furniture designer who lived from 1911 to 2011. He began his career as a cabinetmaker's apprentice. ... Read more

What is an Empire period boat bed? The Empire-period boat bed, also known as the "Napoleonic bed", is a style of bed that has been used for many years. ... Read more

The Biedermeier sofa, a 19th-century must-have Galerie Atena presents a Biedermeier sofa in mahogany veneer, fully upholstered. ... more

The Empire style, a propaganda style At the end of the 18th century, Ancient Rome was celebrated both for its political greatness and for what it was known for. ... Read more

Crystal is a regular on festive tables in the form of champagne glasses. However, this precious material can be used in an infinite variety of ways. ... more

An era of decadence, the Second Empire (1852-1870) sought to impose prestige through pomp, festivities and luxury, in contrast to the bourgeois reign of the discreet Louis-Philip... ... Read more