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The Louis XVI style (1774-1790)

After the period of experimentation with the Transition style (1765-1775), the Louis XVI style emerged in the early 1770s as the elegant expression...
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...
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...
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 16th century onwards...
Edition Bronzes in 19th Century France

Edition bronzes: a social phenomenon. Small sculptures or edition bronzes are a surprising phenomenon...
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...
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...
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...
Biedermeier period mahogany sofa, 1830

The Biedermeier sofa, a quintessential 19th-century piece. Galerie Atena offers a fully upholstered mahogany veneer Biedermeier sofa...
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...
Wallpaper panorama by Zuber & Cie: a view of 19th-century America - SOLD

In the history of interior decoration, few works are as spectacular and refined as the panoramic wallpapers from the Zuber & ... factory.
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...
How are porcelain biscuits made?

In our previous article, we explored the rich history of porcelain biscuit. This time, let's turn our attention to the techniques used to create these objects...
An exceptional set of Empire-style mahogany furniture

A set of Empire-style furniture in mahogany and mahogany veneer, decorated with chased and gilded bronze mounts. It includes a large dining table, a...
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...
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 the Parisian revolts...