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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 Bargueño, a 17th-century Spanish cabinet

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...
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...
The folding screen, from its origins in Asia to 19th-century salons

The folding screen, this versatile decorative element, has endured through the centuries, bringing a touch of elegance and functionality to interiors...
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...
Gold leaf restoration

Gold, a trendy color in decoration. Among the decorating trends of recent years: gold. In brass, metal, or gilded wood...
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...
Mythology in 19th Century Decorative Arts

Against the white-painted wainscoting stood eight mahogany chairs. An old piano supported, beneath a barometer, a pyramidal pile of boxes and cartons. Two...
Large format paintings in our collections

Large Format and History Painting: In the 19th century, painters interpreted everything related to their own time and earlier periods on large canvases...
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...
1stdibs and Galerie Atena: a beautiful collaboration

Atena on online antique sales platforms: Galerie Atena benefits from a strong online presence, with virtual shops on Proantic, S...
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...
How to decorate your restaurant with works of art?

Creating an inspiring space: Bars that display works of art, brasseries transformed by famous decorators, restaurants decorated by...
Atena and her collection of Romantic-era art

"Romantic Paris, 1815-1848": The Petit Palais's landmark exhibition. From May 22 to September 15, 2019, the Petit Palais presents "Romantic Paris," an exhibition...
The French clock

From the late 18th century onwards, artists rose up against classical rigidity and the cult of ideal beauty, expressing their preference...
Edition Bronzes in 19th Century France

Edition bronzes: a social phenomenon. Small sculptures or edition bronzes are a surprising phenomenon...
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…
The new generation Antiques Gallery

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...
The History of Porcelain Biscuit

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...
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...
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...
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...