Furniture

Styles
 Queen Anne
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Influenced by Queen Anne
herself, this style, from 1725 to
1760, was known for its simplicity
in curved lines. Overstuffed
upholstered pieces and chairs
without stretchers were types of
furniture that were influenced by
this style. Although simple and
delicate, I would use this furniture
with similar wooden pieces that
convey elegance.
Chippendale
Named after Thomas Chippendale, this
furniture was popular between 1760 to
1785. This style was a combination of
lesser styles that included French and
Rocco. They are known for the natural
designs and images of birds, leaves,
fruits and flowers. Popular features
included the square leg in furniture and
classic curved fronts on chests of
drawers. When using this chair, I would
place it in a dining room to convey a
classic and elegant feel.

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 Federal Style

This style was prominent from 1785 to 1810 and was marked
by elegant simplicity and clear geometric shapes. When using
this style, I would not place it with any curved lines, it belongs
around simple and geometric shapes in a hallway or entryway.

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 Modern

Modern styled furniture,

which became popular in the
twentieth century, utilized
architectural materials, such
as marble, glass stone, wood,
and even plastics. This style
is simple yet functional,
therefore I would place it in
an open area allowing it to be
an accented feature. http://www.furniturestoreblog.com/
2008/11/19/b_b_italia_modern_ita
lian_furniture_with_integrity.html
 Art Nouveau

A late nineteenth century to early

twentieth century European style,
this style of furniture was based off
of the patterns of natural forms. For
example, branches, leaves, and
flames. This piece of furniture would
definitely be placed in a simple
room with deep woods and curves
allowing it to be the focal point.

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 Shaker

Based off of simplicity, its form

showed useful designs and good
workmanship. In 1744, when the
Shakers came in an escape from
religious persecution, this style of
furniture became popular. These
designs are a good representation of
repetition and gradation that should
go out on a wrap around porch.

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urniture.html
 Empire

Influenced by the French

Empire, this style was an
elaborate design instituted in
France during the period
between the War of 1812 to
1830. When using this piece I
would place it in a master
bedroom due to the elegance
that this style brings to a room.

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 Hepplewhite

Designed by an English
cabinet maker in the 1700s,
George Hepplewhite, this
style is known for the
variety of chair backs that
include the forms of shields
and hearts. If I were to use
this style, I would put it in a
dinning room to convey its
movement and harmony.
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 Duncan Phyfe

Designed by the most famous Early American cabinet makers, this

style was almost all done in mahogany with chair legs that often curved
to the side. Tables had designs of finely carved pillars or supported on
lyre-shaped bases. I would like to use this style because it has a great
symmetrical balance and adds a harmonious feel.
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 Baroque

This style emphasized the

fullness of size, scale and
proportion. It was an Italiano
outgrowth of the late
Renaissance where the
Italians used twisted turnings,
broken and reserved curves.
Materials used were marble,
ivory and bronze. This style
presents elaborate detail and
symmetrical carvings that
mimic the Renaissance
period.
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 Spanish
Baroque

This style was characterized by richly carved and gilt decorations.

Backs of chairs were pierced with interlaced geometric patterns or
floral motifs. Arms of chairs were set at sharp angles and not
connected to the back of the chair. If I were to use this style, my
intentions would to emphasis the intricate detail in its wood carvings.

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