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  • The Transition style (1765-1775)

    The term Transition refers to the stylistic evolution which, in the second half of Louis XV's reign and the very beginning of Louis XVI's reign, is characterized by the abandonment of the curves and movement of the Romanesque style

  • 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 moved in the circles of..

  • 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?

  • Our guarantee

    We describe and document the items for sale as accurately as possible. We provide a certificate of authenticity for the items sold and an invoice. We send a... upon request.

  • Travelogue about Japanese Arts and Crafts

    We've just returned from a long trip to Japan, a country where we lived almost 30 years ago—an eternity! We had to go back to the place where we met. Where it all began, where our

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

    The folding screen, this versatile decorative element, has spanned centuries, bringing a touch of elegance and functionality to interiors. From ancient China to 19th-century salons, the folding screen..

  • 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 17th century onwards, and especially in the 18th century. The grand sewers

  • 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 the Restoration. Its name comes from its shape..

  • The brilliance of Baccarat crystal

    Crystal is a staple on festive tables in the form of champagne coupes. However, this precious material can be used in countless ways. The Baccarat company, considered the benchmark..

  • 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 unique pieces, carefully restored in their original state

  • 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

  • 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

  • How to buy furniture and art objects online?

    The health crisis we are experiencing has stimulated the online art market and opened access to furniture and works of art to a much wider public. Even if the art market in the broadest sense

  • 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, Selency, Vinterior, and 1stdibs. It is

  • 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 designers – brands are striving to do more and more

  • Gold leaf restoration

    Gold, a trendy color in decoration. Among the decorating trends of recent years: gold. In brass, metal, or gilded wood, gold furniture, lighting, and decorative objects..

  • A renewed interest in furniture and art objects

    A widespread return of the French to their homes. The health crisis that affected us has considerably transformed our relationship with our homes. Between restrictions, lockdowns, and remote working

  • Cylinder secretary after Riesener

      The cylinder desk: an 18th-century invention. The cylinder desk is a piece of office furniture created in the mid-18th century, during the reign of Louis XV. It has drawers and compartments made of

  • The different engraving and printing techniques

    Engraving and printing techniques are artistic methods that allow an image to be reproduced on various media. Engraving involves incising a surface to create a raised image

  • Art Nouveau: The pinnacle of decorative arts (1890-1914)

    The Birth of Art Nouveau: The desire to create a new art, understood as a new artistic form, appeared very early, at the end of the 18th century, and preoccupied many theorists and..

  • 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 opened their first gallery in 2001. This exceptional location..

  • 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 can already be found in the Middle Ages, made of wood and equipped with candles. (Apart from...)


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