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The brilliance of Baccarat crystal
Crystal is a regular on festive tables, in the form of champagne glasses. However, this precious material can be used in an infinite number of ways. The Baccarat company, considered ...
The Restoration style (1815-1830)
After Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo on June 18, 1815, power in France was taken over by Louis XVI's two brothers: the Count of Provence, who reigned under the name of Louis XVIII (1815-182 ...
The Louis-Philippe style (1830-1848)
Louis-Philippe's reign began at the end of the Restoration (1830) and continued until the Revolution of 1848, when Parisian revolts forced him to abdicate and go into exile. The new ...
Light fixtures in 19th century France
ChandeliersThe chandelier is a furnishing object designed to catch the light and enhance the brightness of an interior. They were already found in the Middle Ages, in wood and fitted with candles. From the Renaissance onwards, ...