Who we are
A family-run Antiques Gallery
Founded in 2001 by Frédéric Sioufi and Nidal Ouaiss, the Galerie was born in the heart of Paris, at the Louvre des Antiquairesa stone's throw from the Louvre museum. The couple, united by life and a shared passion for works of art, have been developing their expertise in 18th to 20th century furniture, decorative objects and collectibles for almost 25 years. Frédéric Sioufi, a former trader in market finance, and Nidal Ouaiss, an art historian and daughter of antique dealers, have combined their strengths to create a gallery with a varied, cutting-edge offering.
The gallery now has three locations in France:
Le Château de Peyraudfeaturing furniture and decorative objects from the 18th and 19th centuries century
La Galerie Ouaiss Antiquitésin the heart of Paris, for collectibles
Le Design showroom in Le Vésinet, where 20th-century design pieces are on display
"Since 2001, we have been selecting each piece for its beauty, authenticity and state of preservation. Our quest for rarity and quality of execution guarantees a selection whose value depends neither on fashion nor speculation. Curious and daring, we don't hesitate to invest in unusual pieces. Our greatest satisfaction is to share this pleasure with our customers and build lasting relationships based on trust and a love of beautiful things."
Co-founders - Frédéric Sioufi & Nidal Ouaiss
The origins of Galerie Atena
They were quick to understand the importance of digital technology, and were among the pioneers of online sales in their field. The early development of the site enabled them to weather the decline in attendance at the Louvre des Antiquaires.
In 2014, Galerie Atena left the Louvre des Antiquaires to set up shop in Le Vésinet, in a superb 1969 architect's house converted into a guest gallery, dedicated to twentieth-century design furniture.
At the same time, a vast showroom opens in Montesson to present decorative objects and furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. A large on-site restoration and packaging workshop and photo studio complete the set-up. This integration of the value chain enables us to optimize costs and offer attractive prices.
A new chapter for Galerie Atena: Château de Peyraud
Today, a new chapter begins for Galerie Atena, which has moved into the magnificent Château de Peyraud in the Rhône Valley. A new showcase for the gallery's collection and a place to welcome, meet and create.
Galerie Ouaisslocated on rue de Miromesnil in Paris's 8th arrondissement, a stone's throw from Place Beauvau and the Élysée Palace, in the heart of the Paris Antiques district, is a family-run gallery dedicated to small, precious and collectible objects. Today, Nidal Ouaiss is the gallery's manager and welcomes customers by appointment only to discover her collection of small precious and collectible objects: sumptuous gold snuffboxes and boxes adorned with precious stones, enamels on gold or micromosaics, opalines and crystals from the Charles X period, splendid curiosity pieces in Vienna enamel, precious caskets...
Le Showroom Design in Le Vésinet
The guest gallery in Le Vésinet, near Paris, is entirely decorated with design objects and furniture. This exceptional place is a beautiful architect-designed house built in 1969, in which they live with their family.
