The Napoleon III style, named after Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, the French emperor who ruled from 1852 to 1870 (also referred to as the Second Empire), stands as one of the most unique styles ever produced. The eclecticism of the Second Empire is reflected in the association...
Exciting times in the art world as Art Basel returns to Miami with a full slate of in-person happenings for the first time since 2019. Over 200 of the world’s leading international Modern and contemporary art galleries display artworks by over 4,000 artists, including paintings,...
Louis XVI Style refers to the style defined by the period in France under the reign of King Louis XVI (1760-1789) — the last French monarch before the Revolution. Inspired by the discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum, this era saw a revival of Greek and...
Osvaldo Borsani was a true innovator. Born in 1911 the architect, designer and visionary left his mark at a crucial time in Italy's design history. He was also the visionary figure behind influential mid-century Italian furniture brand Tecno. Borsani became quietly respected for his high-quality...
After many years of political instability, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself emperor of France in 1804. This style fits in to the second phase of Neoclassicism inspired by ancient Greece and Rome and was important in architecture, decoration, and furniture design. We wanted to take a...
This week we are inspired by artists who use interiors as the subject of their paintings. Interior design is the most important part of what we do here at Jean-Marc Fray. The beauty of this business is being able to pick pieces and create designs...