Artists
Post-Impressionism in Provence: When the Sun Stroke the Painters’ Eye
Follow the vibrant trail of Post-Impressionism through Provence, a region whose dazzling light ...
Customs
Revolutionary Faience: The French Revolution Told by the Nevers Faience
Revolutionary faience from Nevers focuses on the period 1789-1794, from the beginning of ...
Artists
René Lalique, the Unsurpassed Genius of Art Deco Glass
With this guide about René Lalique’s glass artworks, we give you a thorough ...
Customs
Chocolate Pots and Cups: Drinking Hot Chocolate in 18th-Century France
Discover the exquisite tableware and furniture designed for serving hot chocolate in the ...
Styles & Techniques
Art Deco and Modernism Through the 1925 Paris Exhibition of Decorative Arts | 100th Anniversary
Banner legend: The LALIQUE dining room during the 1925 Art Deco exhibition in ...
Fashion
Antique Roman Micromosaics: Giacomo Raffaelli, the Grand Tour & Much More
We *had* to begin our article on micromosaics with this splendid snuffbox, featuring ...
Customs
How 18th-Century Neapolitan Nativity Scenes and Figurines Made Their Mark
During the Christmas season—even lasting until February 2, 2025—visitors to the newly reopened ...
Customs
Champagne Glasses: A Brief History of Flutes, Coupes, and More
When you see a bottle of champagne, you instantly understand there is something ...
Styles & Techniques
Vincennes and Meissen Porcelain Flowers in the 18th Century: To Embellish the Everyday
Have you noticed those porcelain flowers with such delicate colors adorning many objects ...
Artists
L’Atelier Pomone Returns: A look Back at Paul Follot and the Emergence of Art Deco
Let’s applaud the initiative of the renowned Parisian department store Le Bon Marché ...
Artists
Audoux-Minnet: Mid-Century Modern Rope and Rattan Furniture
If you are a fan of rattan, bamboo, or rope furniture, getting to ...
Artists
The Athletes, Sculptures of Chiparus | Art Deco to Celebrate the Paris Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics are in the starting blocks. Did you know that ...
Decor
Stripes to Elevate Your Home With a Summer Flair | Art Deco and Vintage
Stripes are naturally vibrant. Associate them with bold colors and the summer instantly ...
Artists
Émile Zola and Impressionism: Monet, Cézanne, Manet
What a fantastic photograph to introduce Émile Zola (1840-1902) in regard to Impressionism! ...
Artists
Eugène Boudin and Johan-Barthold Jongkind: Inspiring Claude Monet and Impressionism
Eugène Boudin (1824-1898) born in Honfleur, Normandy, was a specialist of marine paintings ...
Artists
Let There Be Light: Celebrating 150 Years of Impressionism
What an event in France: the 150th anniversary of Impressionism! What could be ...
Customs
The Chinese Dragon: May the Force and Imperial Power Be With You
The dragon—long 龍 in Chinese—is far more than one of the 12 Chinese ...
Styles & Techniques
White, Grey, and Black Marble in European Antiques
Welcome to the guided tour of our virtual white, grey, and black marble ...
Artists
Etienne Doirat: A Regency Cabinetmaker and His Chests of Drawers
Étienne Doirat (c. 1670-1732) was a talented and prominent French cabinetmaker of the ...
Styles & Techniques
A Guide to Marble in European Antiques Illustrated by Pietra Dura Table Tops
Choosing an accent piece in marble simply can not go wrong. Taking marble ...
