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  • 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...

  • 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 ruled...

  • 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...

  • 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...