Introduction To Fine Furniture Styles
September 25, 2010 BY Leave a response |As my second blog post, I thought a good way to kick things off would be a short introduction of the various furniture styles that are out there. There are several different styles - some modern, some classic, and some that never go out of style. Whether you are interested in heavy carvings, light carvings, curves, cabriolet feet, or just plain and clean lines, there is a style out there for you. So, let's begin! Chippendale - Named after the English cabinetmaker, Thomas Chippendale, this style is characterized by the use of flowing lines, carvings in the form of C-scrolls, floral motifs, fret work and acanthus leaves. The carved cabriole leg ending in the ball & claw foot is another unmistakable ...
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