Door Furniture Period Styles FAQ
Q. What is meant by 'Louis
XIV' style door furniture?
A. Louis XIV is a decorative style of door furniture which was
developed in France under the reign of Louis XIV (1643-1715). This decorative
period was known as the 'first age of elegance' and moved from the Gothic style
of the first half of the century to elaborate Baroque style that lasted for the
latter part of the century.
Q. What is meant by 'Queen
Anne' style door furniture?
A. The reign of Queen Anne began in 1702 and ended in 1714 although the
Queen Anne style lasted briefly into the rein of George I. Furniture designs
featured chairs with cabriole legs and curved backs and door furniture was of a
reeded style.
Q. What is meant by 'Early
Georgian' style door furniture?
A. Early Georgian style door furniture was predominant under the reign of
King George between 1715-1723. Having been born in Hanovarian Germany, he
brought a Bavarian influence to the decorative lines of this period. It was
under George that the Baroque style reached the height of its popularity. The
'Early Georgian' style was characterised by classic simplicity.
Q. What is meant by 'Louis XV'
style door furniture?
A. The reign of Louis XV between 1723-1774 saw the previous Baroque style
replaced by the much lighter Rococo style. This style was represented by
delicate curves and elaborate ornamentation with the hardware made from finely
chased, often gilded, metal work. The Rococo style disappeared completely after
the French Revolution in 1789.
Q. What is meant by 'Georgian'
style door furniture?
A. Georgian style door furniture was very fashionable in Great Britain
from the early style of George I to the more Italian influenced style of George
IV. This style, lasting from 1725-1760, was much lighter and more youthful than
the Early Georgian range and the 'rope effect' we know as Georgian today was
much more evident.
Q. What is meant by 'Adam'
style door furniture?
A. Robert Adam was the son of an Edinburgh architect. He spent a number
of years in Italy where he studied the remains of Ancient Roman architecture
before settling in London. He served as a Royal architect as well as having his
own large private practice. The Adam style (1770-1810) was a simple more
delicate version of Neo-classicism and it is easy to see the Italian influence
in his designs.
 
 
Q. What is meant by 'Regency'
style door furniture?
A. Regency style door furniture was a continuation of the Neo-Classical
style previously made fashionable by Robert Adam. This style period lasted from
1810-1835 and incorporated elements of Chinese, Rococo, Egyptian and Gothic
styles. The style is characterised by long curving lines and beading.
 
Q. What is meant by 'Victorian
Style' door furniture?
A. The Victorian era (1835-1901) revived many different styles from
earlier periods. Homes were filled with many pieces of furniture and bric-a-brac
and the newly acquired techniques of mass production allowed the reproductions
of many different styles. These were replaced in the early 20th century by much
simpler designs featuring the curved lines we associate with Victorian today.
Q. What is meant by 'Art Deco'
door furniture?
A. Art Deco is a style that was popular in the 1920-1930's. It was an
innovative design whose central characteristics were clean lines, sharp edges,
and stylishness symmetry. Art Deco designs were produced in materials including
chrome, enamel and highly polished stone with its streamlined forms conveying an
image of elegance and sophistication. The style declined after 1935 but had a
revival in the 1960's and 1970's.
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