The mirror, an iconic decorative object
The history of the first mirrors dates back to around 6000 BC. The oldest examples are made of polished stone, then polished metal, copper...
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...
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...
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 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...
Jacob Petit and Paris porcelain
In the 1830s, while Parisian decorators and porcelain manufacturers provided designs that perpetuated the neoclassical vocabulary, Jacob Petit (1796-1868 ...
Lighting fixtures in 19th-century France
19TH-CENTURY CHANDELIERS A chandelier is a piece of furniture designed to capture light and enhance the brightness of an interior. It is...
Rocaille, the story of an ornament
The rocaille style, often mentioned in contrast to classical ornamentation, appeared in Baroque Europe and developed until...
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...
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...
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