Modern/Contemporary Style

•This style came in during the 1960’s, a steep rise in

furniture manufacturing costs soon pushed the price
up.

•The trend was flowing towards low costs.

•Varied shapes, often indistinct, were common.

•Sitting furniture was the most widely made

representative of this style.

•Advantage of modern technology and materials.

 Art Nouveau Style
•Often described as a revolt against the historical
revival styles.

•Was influenced by the tastes that made up the

Arts and Crafts style.

•Overall appearance was elongated and flowing.

•Elaborate carvings and inlays were typical.

 Chippendale Style

•In 1754 Thomas Chippendale, an

English cabinetmaker and furniture
designer, published a book that made
his designs popular at the time.

•Greatly influenced by American

furniture makers.

•Appearance is graceful and flowing,

with curving lines and delicate
proportions.
 Hepplewhite Style

•The development of the American Fed.

style relied heavily of the design books of
two English furniture designers, one being
George Hepplewhite.

•Style generally adhered to straight

structural lines.

•Pieces usually had squared tapered legs.

•Extensive veneering was used.