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Mercier Frères Transition Style Commode

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...
The Louis XVI style (1774-1790)

After the period of experimentation with the Transition style (1765-1775), the Louis XVI style emerged in the early 1770s as the elegant expression...
The console: History and specific features

A console table is a tall piece of furniture resembling a half-table placed against a wall. Its original four legs are often reduced to two, and it can be transformed...
Libraries and display cases, or the art of presenting collections

The bookcase as a storage unit. The bookcase is a piece of furniture designed for storing books, which appeared in England at the end of the 16th century, a little over...
The Louis-Philippe style (1830-1848)

Beginning at the end of the Restoration (1830), the reign of Louis-Philippe continued until the Revolution of 1848 when the Parisian revolts...
Edition Bronzes in 19th Century France

Edition bronzes: a social phenomenon. Small sculptures or edition bronzes are a surprising phenomenon...
The Directoire style (1789-1804)

The term "Directory" refers to a historical period following the French Revolution (1789) and the National Convention (1792-1795), but also to...
An incredible acquisition: "Voyage de la Sainte Famille en Egypte" by Georges Och

Georges Och, a largely unknown figure. Georges Och was a French landscape painter, born in 1798. To this day, little is known about the life and work of this artist who...
Large Empire-style boat bed

What is an Empire-style boat bed? The Empire-style boat bed, also called a "Napoleonic bed," is a style of bed that was...
The Transition style (1765-1775)

The term Transition refers to the stylistic evolution which, in the second half of Louis XV's reign and at the very beginning of Louis XVI's reign, is characterized by...
The "boat" bed, a star of the Empire era

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...
A mahogany and gilt bronze living room set in the "Return from Egypt" style

A living room set in the "Egyptian Revival" style, comprising a sofa, two chairs, two armchairs and a pedestal table with a mahogany frame and chiseled bronze decoration...
The Louis XV style (1730-1760)

The peaceful and prosperous reign of Louis XV (1715-1774) allowed for a prodigious development of the arts, literature, and sciences. The construction of new palaces, the flourishing...
Tips for furnishing an Empire-style living room in a castle, mansion, or luxury apartment

For over 25 years, Galerie Atena has been helping its clients decorate their interiors: castles, manor houses, beautiful homes, luxury apartments… with…
Empire style ornamentation

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 the...
Restoring a neoclassical salon: the art of reviving history, at the Château de Peyraud

"There's something magical about restoring a castle; it's like going back in time, room by room, to give a space back its...
Wallpaper panorama by Zuber & Cie: a view of 19th-century America - SOLD

In the history of interior decoration, few works are as spectacular and refined as the panoramic wallpapers from the Zuber & ... factory.
The Restoration style (1815-1830)

After Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo on June 18, 1815, power in France was taken over by Louis XVI's two brothers: the Count of Provence, who ruled...
The brilliance of Baccarat crystal

Crystal is a common sight on festive tables in the form of champagne coupes. However, this precious material can be used in an infinite variety of other ways...
Silverware in the 19th century

The housewife, an 18th-century invention. The practice of placing cutlery on the table, around each plate, became widespread from the 16th century onwards...
Art Deco, the modernity of the Roaring Twenties

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...