Furniture Styles

FURNITURE STYLES

by: alyssa carper

QUEEN ANNE

This style can be determined by the tall looks, curved lines, and cabriole

legs.

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CHIPPENDALE

This style is known for the claws at the bottom of

chairs, sofas, dressers and also they are knows doe the detailed natural design like leaves, fruits, flowers, and

birds.

http://www.peternaramore.com/images/PER5deskOL.jpghttp://product-image.tradeindia.com/00357297/b/1/Chippendale-Style-Side-Chair.jpghttp://www.woodezine.com/04_2004/April_2004_images/JoeH_0012.jpg

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FEDERAL STYLE

This style can be pointed out by the clear, elegant

geometric shapes

http://jthomasfurniture.com/images/furniture/desk_f_350x350.jpghttp://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/how-to-identify-antique-furniture-2.jpg

CONTEMPORARY

This style can easily be pointed out by the use of metal or glass,

sharp geometric shapes, and use of bold colors or very

plain colors.

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ART NOUVEAU

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This style is characterized by

sudden curves and dynamic flowing lines

SHAKER

http://www.furniturestoreblog.com/2007/05/28/characteristics_of_shaker_furniture.htmlhttp://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/la/050108_shaker.jpg

This style is based on pure simplicity. It was created to be simple

but useful.

EMPIRE

http://www.restorations.net/empire/chair.jpghttp://img.alibaba.com/photo/11843528/French_Empire_Style_Desk_W_Matching_Chair.jpg

This style consists of both visual and decorative arts.

HEPPLEWHITE

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This style is characterized

by straight leg forms

and refined lines

DUNCAN PHYFE

http://www.urbantotem.com/images/u_furniture5.jpghttp://www.mahoganymasterpieces.com/Images/big_image/88_duncan%20phyfe%20sofa.jpg

This style is characterized by carved or reeded

legs and neoclassical motifs

BAROQUE

http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/04/42804-004-502F99DE.jpghttp://cgpart.com/cgmodels/vol1/img/Deutzia_b.jpg

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00247/cabinet185_247040a.jpg

This style is characterized by

the higher volumes,

exaggerated decorations,

colossal sculptures, and huge furniture

SPANISH BAROQUE

This style is a family member of the baroque but it

has a heavy influence of

spanish culture

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