1. FURNITURE STYLES
By Amanda Welsh
3rd
period

2. QUEEN ANNE STYLE
Cherry finish
Constructed of medium density fiberboard with veneer and solid wood legs
2 drawers with double metal pulls on each drawer
2 doors with metal pulls
Cabriole legs http://www.cymax.com/Common/Product/ImageGallery.aspx?
ID=200839

3. CHIPPENDALE
Classic curve on the arms
The detail of the back
The square legs
http://antiques.about.com/od/furniture/p/zxfaa071908_img.h
tm

4. FEDERAL STYLE
Simple
Clear geometric shape
Named after George Hepplewhite
Period was from 1785 to 1810
Used it during the time of making
the Constitution
(Random fact)
http://interiordesign.lovetoknow.c
om/Image:Feddining.jpg

5. CONTEMPORARY/MODERN
Has various shapes, often indistinct
Took advantage of modern technology and materials
http://www.laflat.com/modern-platform-pavo-leather-bed-p-
8074.html

6. ART NOUVEAU
French meaning of “New Art.”
Based on natural forms, such as
branches, leaves, waves, and
flames
http://www.artnouveaufurniture.co
m/

7. SHAKER
It is simple
Shows good workmanship
Designed to be useful
Came to our country in 1744
http://www.shaker.net/html/shaker_living_room_furniture.html

8. EMPIRE
An elaborately designed furniture style
Between the War of 1812 and 1830
Influenced by the French Empire
http://www.furniturestoreblog.com/images/wooden
%20sleigh%20bed.jpg

9. HEPPLEWHITE
Named after an English
cabinetmaker
During the 1700s
Known for a variety of chair backs
including the shield and heart
http://www.museumfurniture.com/h
epplewhite/#5chair1

10. DUNCAN PHYFE
Most famous of Early American cabinetmakers
Most of the work is done in mahogany
Chair legs often curved out to the side
http://www0.shopping.com/-duncan+phyfe+furniture

11. BAROUQE
Italian outgrowth of the late Renaissance
Emphasized fullness of size, scale, and proportion
http://www.harpgallery.com/showroom/item6657.html

12. SPANISH BAROUQUE
It is the same thing as Baroque just with the hint of Spanish
in it.
The curve of the legs, fullness in size
http://www.michaelconnorsantiques.com/swindies.html