Objective 5.01: CLASSIFY the most recognized styles of furniture Housing Decisions page 297 Divide a piece of paper into four sections. Label the sections “Queen Ann Style”, “Chippendale Style”, “Breuer Style” (Bauhaus), and “Frank Lloyd Wright Style”. Under each heading list specific characteristics that would help identify each style of furniture. Add a sketch or picture each of the four different furniture styles.

Objective 5.01: CLASSIFY the most recognized styles of furniture

Choosing furniture styles is a matter of taste or personal preference Choosing furniture styles is a matter of taste or personal preference...there is no right or wrong furniture. Studying various styles of furniture can give you an idea of what you like best.

Traditional Styles from England Traditional, or period, furniture styles were developed during different periods of history and are still being used today Many traditional styles came from France, England, and the United States Traditional furniture styles are often named after the rulers of the era or the actual craftsman. Traditional Styles from England

Styles of furniture prior to Queen Anne – very ornate and masculine

Queen Anne February 6, 1665 August 1, 1714 Began her reign March 8, 1702

Characteristics of Queen Anne Furniture Smaller, lighter, and more comfortable than earlier styles Has a Chinese or Oriental influence Emphasis on line and form rather than ornamentation Curving shapes Cabriole legs and with a pad foot Vasiform (vase shaped) splats (chair backs) Carved shells and fans Cushioned seats Wing-back chairs.

Queen Anne Characteristics Pad foot most common

Queen Anne Wing-Back Chair circa 1710

Queen Anne Side Chair, circa 1750 Appraised Value: $3,000 - $5,500

Queen Anne Side Chair Video

18th-Century Queen Anne Highboy Appraised Value: $4,000 - $5,000

Pennsylvania Queen Anne Miniature Chest on Stand, circa 1750…… $$?

Queen Anne Miniature Chest Video THIS VIDEO WILL NOT LOAD INTO THE PPT. YOU WILL NEED TO CLICK THE LINK.

Next: Chippendale (not Chip n’ Dale)

Created furniture during the reigns of King George II and III Thomas Chippendale 1718-1779 Created furniture during the reigns of King George II and III

Characteristics of Chippendale Furniture Gothic and Chinese influences Squared, more masculine design than Queen Anne Emphasized ornamentation Curved top rail with carved ears Pierced vasiform splat Cabriole legs with carved knees and ball and claw feet Later designs have straight legs due to Chinese influence.

Chippendale Characteristics

Chippendale Style - Ball and Claw Foot

Chippendale Side Chair Circa 1765-1775

Chippendale Style – Straight Leg

What features of Chippendale do you see?

Chippendale Style Side Chair, circa 1775…… $$?

Chippendale Chair Video

1778 Chippendale Miniature Walnut Chest Appraised Value: $$? $50,000 – $60,000

Which is which? How do you know?

Traditional Furniture Mini Poster: Individual Classwork As a Word document or on cardstock: 2 pictures of Queen Anne furniture 5 facts about Queen Anne furniture 2 pictures of Chippendale furniture 5 facts about Chippendale furniture 2 ways the styles are similar 2 ways the styles are different

Modern furniture styles

Two of the most popular 20th century designers are Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) Frank Lloyd Wright (1887-1959)

Characteristics of Marcel Breuer Style Influenced by the Bauhaus philosophy of “form follows function” (objects should be designed according to the function they have to perform) He is known for his contemporary design with clean lines Used tubular steel frames with canvas, cane, wood, or leather seats Most famous design was the Wassily Chair.

Wassily Chair by Breuer

Wassily Chair Video

Breuer Style with Cane Seating

Breuer Style Tables with Wood

Breuer Style

Characteristics of Frank Lloyd Wright Style His style is described as organic He is known for his Prairie style of architecture that “fit” into the surroundings He designed furniture to blend with each of his house designs Commonly used horizontal lines, geometric shapes, flat surfaces, and slats.

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright

3D Animation of Fallingwater House Fallingwater House is located in southwest Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands 90 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh The main house 5,330 square feet (2885 sq. ft. interior;  2445 sq. ft. terraces) constructed 1936-38, followed by the guest house construction in 1939 (1,700 square feet) Final cost:  $155,000 (Included $8,000 architect’s fees, and $4,500 for installed walnut furnishings) is the equivalent of approximately $2.4 million in 2009 Restoration in 2002 was reported at $11.4 million.

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright

Modern Furniture Mini Poster: Individual Project As a Word document or on cardstock: 2 pictures of Breuer style furniture 4 facts about Breuer style furniture 2 pictures of Wright style furniture 4 facts about Wright style furniture 2 ways the styles are similar 2 ways the styles are different

Queen Anne Chippendale Breuer Wright