1. Identifying Furniture Styles<br />Walking into a furniture store can be a bit overwhelming. Just like works of art, there are many different types of furniture genres or styles. Even picking out one couch from the rest as your favorite can be a long and laborious process because there are so many options for you to sort through. Chances are you know what you like and what you don’t like when it comes to how your furniture looks, but you are clearly able to identify what particular style of furniture is tickling your fancy. <br />In order to help streamline the furniture buying process, being able to identify what kind of furniture styles you do and don’t like can be a big help. The sales clerk will be able to skip over what you don’t like and take you directly to what you’re looking for. No more “well it kind of looks like that, but with tapered legs and a rounded back” when trying to describe the chair of your dreams.<br />Below is a list of 5 very popular furniture styles you’re likely to find in any furniture store:<br />Queen Anne (1700-1755): The furniture style is named after Queen Anne of England who reigned from 1702-1714. This style of furniture is a refinement of the William and Mary style with a moderately proportioned and graceful appearance. It is categorized by cabriole legs terminating in a pad or drake foot, fiddle back chair, and bat wing shaped drawer pulls.<br />Early American (1640-1700): Early American furniture is often stylized as rudimentary utilitarian furniture made from local woods. It was brought from or modeled after European styles, particularly from England, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Scandinavia.<br />Federal (1780-1820): This furniture style incorporates neoclassic furniture style characteristics. It is characterized by graceful straight lines, light construction, tapered legs, and the use of inlay, and contrasting veneers.<br />Shaker (1820-1860): Shaker furniture is a simple and utilitarian style of furniture produced by the religious groups in self contained communities (such as the Amish) within the United States. It is characterized by straight tapered legs, woven square chair seats and mushroom shaped wooden knobs.<br />Scandinavian Contemporary (1930-1950): Pieces of Scandinavian Contemporary furniture have a simple utilitarian design style in natural wood and were popularized by Danish and Swedish designers.<br />About the Author<br />Gothic Cabinet Craft (1-877-446-8442) first opened in 1969, the American dream of a Greek immigrant. Just over 40 years later, we are the largest manufacturer of unfinished furniture on the East Coast. Our real wood furniture comes with a lifetime warranty, something few other furniture companies can offer. With the ability to ship anywhere in the US, Gothic furniture is designed to meet the unique needs of urban living. We can custom design furniture for any room in your house to meet your storage needs. Gothic provides quality, affordable wood furniture for all our customers. <br />