Furniture design

1. FURNITURE STYLES By Amanda Welsh 3 rd 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.htm

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.com/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.com/

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/hepplewhite/#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