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Beautiful Marie Antoinette and 18th century inspired Bridal Shower
Interior Decor: The 18th Century Athenienne
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If you want to add some 18th century flair to any room, all you need is a pair of these!
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| Pair of tripod stands (athèniennes) After a design by Jean-Henri Eberts. 1773, Carved and gilded pine; brass liners; gilt bronze. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
A piece of furniture that became en vogue during the 18th century was the Athénienne, which came in pairs. The design was a French twist on a classical piece, which made its appearance in France around 1773. The designer, Jean-Henri Eberts, is said to have been inspired by the painting La Vertueuse Athénienne. Eberts owned the work at the time he came up with his design.
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| Joseph-Marie Vien (1716-1809), Une prêtresse brûle de l'encens sur un trépied, dite La Vertueuse Athénienne. Toile. H. 0,895 ; L. 0,670. 1762. Strasbourg, musée des Beaux-Arts. |
The essential pedestal table is supported by a tripod base. You can have them in your living room or any room where you might entertain. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madame du Barry was one of the first to own a set of Athénienne which she had at Louveciennes.
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The multi-purpose athénienne was intended for entertaining in the salon or boudoir and was accordingly fitted with casters and an ormolu-mounted patinated copper cassolette, silvered on the inside and containing a removable spirit lamp, above which was set a tin-plated double boiler, surmounted by a marble slab and a patinated copper cover.
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| A Pair of Louis XVI Style Atheniennes. Ordered by Lord Duveen through the Decorateur L. Alavoine circa 1932-34. Ormolu mounted giltwood. Christies. |
- an ornament and focal point in the middle of a room
- a table under a pier mirror , or in a corner, or as a pedestal to support a candelabrum or a piece of sculpture
- a perfume burner
- a heater for making coffee, tea, or chocolate
- a goldfish bowl
- a planter to grow bulbs in winter
- a bowl for cut flowers
- a device for keeping bouillon or other drinks warm.
An all around must have piece, no?
18th Century Chic, in your home
Decor Decals, wonderful because they can make a boring white wall an interesting centerpiece, bring dimension to a bare room, promote that feeling of being somewhere extra fabulous, they can be peeled off if you tire of them and are rather affordable solutions to a fabulous room makeover!Pick a room to dress up - bedroom, bathroom, living room, den. Any color paint will do and you can choose your decal colors. Soft pink walls? Go with a light gray appliqué. White walls remain classy with black. Some of my favorites are:
Chandelier
Baroque (baroque?)
Ta-Da! My favorite, Amsterdam. Perfect for a
hallway lit by candlelight!For a full room make over check out the great *18th century inspired* hand made wall paper designs at Nama Rococo!
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