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  • 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...)

  • The History of Porcelain Biscuit

    Attention, sweet tooths! The biscuit we're about to talk about will make your teeth ache. Whether it's a bust, a peasant woman, a prom queen, or a centerpiece, they're immaculately white, perfect for decorating your home.

  • 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

  • Edition Bronzes in 19th Century France

      Edition bronze: a social phenomenon. Small-scale sculpture or edition bronze is a surprising phenomenon due to its scale and the variety of technological and commercial means employed

  • 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 sometimes it becomes a single supporting leg

  • 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

  • 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 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..

  • Napoleon III tables and pedestal tables

    The Napoleon III style, which spans from approximately 1852 to 1870, is distinguished by a broad blend of styles from the 16th to the 18th centuries. A large number of pieces of furniture feature marquetry in tortoiseshell and metal

  • Biedermeier period mahogany sofa, 1830

    The Biedermeier sofa, a quintessential 19th-century piece. Galerie Atena offers a Biedermeier sofa in mahogany veneer, fully upholstered in beige fabric, with a refined shape and armrests

  • 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 very popular during the reign of Napoleon I

  • An exceptional set of Empire-style mahogany furniture

    A set of Empire-style furniture in mahogany and mahogany veneer with chased and gilt bronze mounts. It includes a large dining table, a set of 12 gondola-back chairs, and a

  • 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 gilt bronze decoration. The sofa and the pair of armchairs..

  • 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 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

  • 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