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Rare flask by émile gallé with a decor of blackthorn berries and fruits, in triple-layered glass, acid-etched in cameo relief on an opalescent yellow background.

Styles & Techniques

The École de Nancy and the Spirit of French Art Nouveau

Explore the origins of the École de Nancy (The Nancy School), the visionary ...

Artists

René Lalique, the Unsurpassed Genius of Art Deco Glass

With this guide about René Lalique’s glass artworks, we give you a thorough ...

18th century chocolate pots and cups - Antiques on Proantic

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 ...

Dining room of the Lalique Pavilion at the 1925 Exhibition of Decorative Arts.

Styles & Techniques

Art Deco and Modernism Through the 1925 Exhibition of Decorative Arts | 100th Anniversary

Banner legend: The LALIQUE dining room during the 1925 Art Deco exhibition in ...

The two sides of a snuffbox are decorated with micromosaics by Giacomo Raffaelli: one is the Doves of Pliny and the other is a butterfly.

Fashion

Antique Roman Micromosaics: Giacomo Raffaelli, the Grand Tour & Much More

We *had* to begin our article on micromosaics with this splendid snuffbox, featuring ...

12 champagne flutes with a smiling angel inspired by the angel on the Reims cathedral facade. This model in pressed and engraved glass was created in 1948.

Customs

Champagne Glasses: A Brief History of Flutes, Coupes, and More

When you see a bottle of champagne, you instantly understand there is something ...

A pair of candelabras in gilt bronze from the mid-18th century. The arms are decorated with porcelain flowers from Vincennes. Porcelain buddhas from the Yongzheng period (1723-1735) sit in front of them.

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 ...

Detail of Paul Follot Art Deco chest of drawers - Galerie des Minimes

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 ...

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 ...

Dragon tray flaming pearl - La Belle epoque antique dealer

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 ...

Columns in Grand Antique Marble - Frederic Dulyere

Styles & Techniques

White, Grey, and Black Marble in European Antiques

Welcome to the guided tour of our virtual white, grey, and black marble ...

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 ...

Artists

Treens and Carvings in St. Lucie Wood. Or Is It Bagard Wood?

In the 17th and 18th centuries, some artisans from the Duchy of Lorraine ...

Customs

Art Nouveau: Taking Inspiration From the Beauty of Nature

In the image below, a crane perches on the edge of a lily ...

Customs

Hanukkiah: The Lights of Hanukkah

Each year, Hanukkah–or Chanukah–, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated from 25 Kislev ...

Museums

Palace of Versailles 400th Anniversary: What to Visit to Celebrate

400 years ago, in September 1623, the first stone of what was at ...

Caspar Bernhard Hardy - Pair of wax reliefs - Sellers of fruits and vegetables

Artists

Caspar Bernhard Hardy’s Wax Reliefs: Late 18th-Century Curiosities

A close observation of this pair of polychrome wax reliefs by Caspar Bernhard ...

Artists

Dumfries House in Scotland: Thomas Chippendale’s and Robert Adam’s Early Works

Blue like the Mediterranean Sea, the magnificent rococo bed restored in 2010 attracts ...

Decor

Black Forest Cuckoo Clock

Finely carved of two solid blocks of wood, this beautiful piece showcases the ...

Tag: Decorative Arts

The École de Nancy and the Spirit of French Art Nouveau

René Lalique, the Unsurpassed Genius of Art Deco Glass

Chocolate Pots and Cups: Drinking Hot Chocolate in 18th-Century France

Art Deco and Modernism Through the 1925 Exhibition of Decorative Arts | 100th Anniversary

Antique Roman Micromosaics: Giacomo Raffaelli, the Grand Tour & Much More

Champagne Glasses: A Brief History of Flutes, Coupes, and More

Vincennes and Meissen Porcelain Flowers in the 18th Century: To Embellish the Everyday

L’Atelier Pomone Returns: A look Back at Paul Follot and the Emergence of Art Deco

Audoux-Minnet: Mid-Century Modern rope and rattan furniture

Stripes to Elevate Your Home With a Summer Flair | Art Deco and Vintage

The Chinese Dragon: May the Force and Imperial Power Be With You

White, Grey, and Black Marble in European Antiques

A Guide to Marble in European Antiques Illustrated by Pietra Dura Table Tops

Treens and Carvings in St. Lucie Wood. Or Is It Bagard Wood?

Art Nouveau: Taking Inspiration From the Beauty of Nature

Hanukkiah: The Lights of Hanukkah

Palace of Versailles 400th Anniversary: What to Visit to Celebrate

Caspar Bernhard Hardy’s Wax Reliefs: Late 18th-Century Curiosities

Dumfries House in Scotland: Thomas Chippendale’s and Robert Adam’s Early Works

Black Forest Cuckoo Clock

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