Furniture items have been scattered all around us, since the time most memorable. With the passage of time, numerous styles of old royal furniture came into fashion; therefore, it is impertinent to have enough knowledge about all kinds of old royal furniture that have been in the business since the year 1700 till present.
A generic view of amazing furniture styles is discussed to marvel at their own individualistic need, presence and aura. When a new style pops up in the market, an immediate fake copy of it also hits the market; so we must be aware of all types of old royal furniture in business, from past to present.
The Pilgrim (1620-1700): This furniture style was inspired by the Renaissances. Oak was used to design and build it. Its glaring attributes included carved rectangular shaped panels, spindles and bowed balusters.
William and Mary (1690-1720): The Dutch are the pioneers of this style, characterized by fat rolled wooden balls, high chests, leg tables for gates, slanted tops and framed chairs with comfortable backs. The best fashion was the outrageously sweet Spanish furniture feet with interesting shapes.
Queen Anne (1720-1750): During this period, furniture fashion went through a major change, introducing simpler and straight furniture items. All of these had more grace, curved feet and paws. Walnut, Maple and cherry were used as wood sources.
Chippendale (1750-1780): Influenced by the Chinese and the Georgian, furniture of this style started coming with actual names rather being named after Queens and Kings.
Federal (1780-1820): Furniture, throughout this era, imbibed the Sheraton and American Classical style. A complete new line of furniture was called as Neo-classicism.
American Classical Empire (1815-1840): A winning mixture of Greek, French, Roman Egyptian styles, incorporated to offer a truly amazing furniture style valued even today.
The Victorian Style (1840-1900): This era saw many influences of Renaissance Revival, Georgia, and Greco-Egyptian Revival, leading to production of furniture items holding curves, floral motif and much more.
Furniture Styles of the 19th Century
Some names of the various 19th century styles are just mentioned here.
- Shaker 1790-1900
- Painted Furniture
- Hitchcock
- Bentwood
- Colonial Revival
- Art Nouveau
- Art Deco
- Innovative
- Wicker
- Modern (1960)
Arts and Crafts: Art Deco Jazz Modern year of 1914-1942 saw excellent furniture, still in use today.
Modern 1950: This period focused on introduction of metallic world; so that reliable and futuristic furniture items could be produced. All modern mass produced furniture is metal framed, which is cheaper and more reliable.
If you love old-fashioned furniture, go and buy the old royal furniture that appeals you the most.