A little history... The Atena Gallery was born in the Louvre des Antiquaires, a stone's throw from the Louvre Museum, where Frédéric and Nidal Sioufi... Learn more

The housekeeper, an 18th-century invention. The practice of placing cutlery on the table, around each plate, became widespread from the 17th century onwards… Learn more

A widespread return of the French to their homes. The health crisis that has affected us has considerably transformed our relationship with… Learn more

Gold, a trendy color in decoration. Among the decorating trends of recent years: gold. In brass, metal, or gilded wood… Learn more

The "boat" bed, a French invention. In France, the "boat" bed was produced during the Directory (1795-1799) and was very fashionable during the Empire and the... Learn more

Rococo ornamentation, often discussed in contrast to classical antiquity, appeared in Baroque Europe and developed until… Learn more

The Transition Style: Historical Landmarks The Transition style covers the period from 1750 to 1774 and refers to the stylistic evolution that, in the second half… Learn more

The roll-top desk: an 18th-century invention. The roll-top desk is a piece of office furniture created in the mid-18th century… Learn more

The bookcase as a storage unit. The bookcase is a piece of furniture designed for storing books that appeared in England at the end of the 16th century, a little over… Learn more

19TH-CENTURY CHANDELIERS A chandelier is a piece of furniture designed to capture light and enhance the brightness of an interior. Learn more