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The Atena Gallery reveals the timeless beauty of 18th and 19th-century pieces by placing them within a resolutely contemporary vision. We select, restore, and stage...
Poul Cadovius - Modular Design
Who was Poul Cadovius? Poul Cadovius was a Danish furniture designer who lived from 1911 to 2011. He began his career as a cabinetmaker's apprentice at the age of 16 and worked for several
Wallpaper panorama by Zuber & Cie: a view of 19th-century America - SOLD
In the history of interior design, few works are as spectacular and refined as the panoramic wallpapers from the Zuber & Cie factory. These monumental decorations, the fruits
Rocaille, the story of an ornament
The rocaille style, often discussed in contrast to classical antiquity, emerged in Baroque Europe and developed to the point of transforming the very structure of furniture and objects. The pieces of the
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 Parisian revolts forced him to abdicate and go into exile. The new
How are porcelain biscuits made?
In our previous article, we explored the rich history of porcelain biscuit. This time, let's turn to the techniques used to create these exceptional objects. Before the creation..
The fêtes galantes in the era of Louis XV
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 sitting right there?
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 emblematic aesthetic of the Roaring Twenties, Art Deco is..