Furniture Styles And Construction Chapter 15 Furniture Styles And Construction
Traditional or Period French,English and American These traditions or periods have survived the test of time. Still used today Most styles are named after rulers of the era or of the craftsmen who created them.
France King Louis XIII of France 1610-1643 Grand and formal Age 8 ½ Grand and formal Rich inlays, carvings and classical motifs
Twist arms/legs – lions head arm ends King Louis XIII
Louis XIV ruled 1643-1715 He was 5 years old Built the Palace of Versailles He filled it with extravagant furnishings.
The Palace is ¼ mile long
Hall of Mirrors & Kings Bedroom windows mirrors Bed
Louis XIV Furniture had heavy ornamentation and gold overlays. Commode Bed Queen’s chambers
Louis XV – 1715-1774 Great-grandfather was Louis XIV, also 5 yr Louis XV – 1715-1774 Great-grandfather was Louis XIV, also 5 yr. old King Small proportions and more delicate Curved lines, soft colors
Louis XVI – 1774 – 1792 He was 20 when King and both executed 1793 for treason He was 14 when he married and it took 3 years for them to consummate their marriage He and Marie Antoinette ruled France Simple, straight lines. Can also see fluted columns
Empire – dignified style 1804-1815 Napoleon dominated everything Large and heavy Greek, Egyptian, Roman motifs
French Provincial 17th and 18 century Practical, functional, comfortable
Can you identify these French Styles? 3. 1. 2. 4.
Can you identify these French Styles? French Provincial Empire Louis XV Louis XIII
England Royalty were still greatly responsible for influencing furniture styles Designers also influenced styles Queen Anne Chippendale Hepplewhite
Jacobean – 1603 -1649 Turning and fluting of wood Very sturdy, massive, made to last and Extremely uncomfortable Turning Lathe
Queen Anne 1702 - 1714 Oriental influence Cabriole leg -gentle S-shaped curve that ends in a decorative foot Also carved fans and shells can be seen
Chippendale furniture designer 1714 - 1820 Gothic and Chinese influence Curved top edges on backs of chairs. BALL and CLAW feet Camelback sofa
Hepplewhite – furniture designer 1714 - 1820 Graceful designs Backs of chairs had shield, oval or heart shapes.
Thomas Sheraton 1714 - 1820 Motifs of urns, swags and leaves Inventor Washstand and Chamber pot
Regency named after Prince of Wales 1810 - 1837 Reflects cultures in Greece, Rome and Egypt Bold curved lines
Victorian Queen Victoria 1837 - 1901 Excessive use of ornamentation Massive proportions and dark colors Marble top
Can you identify the English designers and/or styles? 1. 3. 2. 4.
Can you identify these English styles? 1. Victorian 3.Hepplewhite 2.Jacobean 4. Chippendale
American – Early American Furniture was practical and less massive Windsor Ladder-back Canopy bed
Colonial Fully upholstered WINGBACK S-shaped legs and graceful lines Provided protection from drafts
Federal - after American Revolution Classic influences – patriotic symbols Eagles, stars and stripes
Duncan Phyfe – furniture designer Lyre motif on backs of chairs Brass-tipped dog feet, curved legs Lyre back
Shaker Very plain in design, but sometimes painted in dull colors
Can you identify the names of these American styled furnishings? 3. 2. 1. 4.
Can you identify these American styles? 3.candlestick 2.Windsor 1.Wingback 4 .ladderback
20th Century Furniture Styles Modern Period Simpler lines and forms Abstract form Designers rejected the traditional styles Marshmallow sofa
Art Nouveau – French for “New Art” Began in the 1800’s – early 1900’s Style influenced by Japanese motifs Flowing lines of nature, vines, blossoms
De Stijl – means “The Style” Abstract art Geometric forms, like rectangles ZIGZAG chair
Bauhaus – early 1900’s Form Follows Function Very simple design Chrome-plated steel tubing for support Seats & backs of canvas, wood, cane or leather Barcelona chair
Organic Design or Style Name given to Frank Lloyd Wright 1869-1959 Designed to complement their natural surrounding, usually geometric shapes, flat surfaces and slats Furniture created specifically for each designed house.
Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie style architecture Barrel chair Robie House, Chicago, Illinois
Fallingwater – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Art Deco most popular 1920’ & ’30’s Images suggest speed, fast trains, ocean liners and cars. Tulip chair
Modern Scandinavian Denmark, Norway and Sweden late 1920’s Molded wood seat or arms for chairs Natural wood with simple lines and simple upholstery fabrics
Late 20th Century Styles Retro Radical Modern Postmodern
Retro - Popular 1950’s and ’60’s Clean, flowing, usually no ornamentation Butterfly chair – Hugs the body Single most important design By Eames Polyfoam modular units
Radical Modern – late 1960’s Inexpensive, useable, but longevity Cloth, leather or vinyl The bean bag chair
Postmodern Design – late 1900’s Modular top table “Queen Anne” molded plywood And laminated finish
Can you identify the designer or the style period? 1. 3. 4. 2.
Can you identify the designer or the style period? 1.Bauhaus 3.Art Deco 4. Modern 2.Frank L. Wright
Can you identify these furnishings from the 20th Century? 3. 2. 1. 4. 5.
Can you identify these furnishings from the 20th Century? 3.Zigzag 2.Tulip 1.Bean bag 4. Barcelona 5.Butterfly
Use of modular/modern
Other fun shapes for chairs Egg Chair Pod chair Bubble chair Ball chair Jane lounge
Notable furniture Gate-leg table Trestle table Trundle bed Chair table Drop-leaf Drop-leaf Trestle table
Antique vs. Collectible Antique - furniture that is at least 100 years old Collectible – highly valued, if kept long enough will become antique. Lunch pail 1902
Cards 1-3 TABLE 1 Cards 4-6 TABLE 2 Cards 7-9 TABLE 3 Cards 10-12 TABLE 4 Cards 13-15 TABLE 5 Cards 16-18 LIGHT TABLE
Activity Summarize your card into a paragraph (6-8 sentences) Find (4) facts from books about your furniture style Find (4) examples of your furniture style within the books – put a post-it to mark the page SKETCH CARDS AND EXAMPLES