The Biedermeier sofa, a 19th-century essential. Galerie Atena offers a fully upholstered mahogany veneer Biedermeier sofa… Learn more

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

Crystal is a common sight on festive tables in the form of champagne flutes. However, this precious material can be used in an infinite variety of ways… Learn more

A period 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-Philippe… Learn more

In our previous article, we explored the rich history of porcelain biscuit. This time, let's turn to the techniques used to create these objects… Learn more

A bargueño is a type of Spanish writing cabinet ("escritorio") that appeared at the beginning of the 15th century. However, the term was not created... Learn more

Attention, sweet tooths! The biscuit we're about to talk about will make your teeth ache. Bust, peasant, prom queen, or centerpiece, they're immaculately white to decorate… Learn more

Who hasn't dreamed of having a drink in a sublime Art Deco setting, as if they were living in The Great Gatsby? Often considered the epitome of aesthetics… Learn more

You've surely seen them before, on porcelain, canvas, or even tapestry: these charming little couples courting each other in the countryside. But who are they? Why are they...? Learn more

The health crisis we are experiencing has stimulated the online art market and opened access to furniture and works of art to a much wider audience… Learn more