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Antique Furniture Style Reference

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Antique Furniture Style Reference

Identify periods and design elements

Jacobean

1603-1649

England (James I / Charles I)

Characteristics
  • Heavy, rectangular proportions
  • Geometric carved ornament
  • Turned baluster legs
  • Leather upholstery with brass studs
Woods
OakWalnut
Hardware
  • Iron strap hinges
  • Wooden pegs
  • Brass pulls (later)
Distinguishing Features
Mortise and tenon joineryPaneled constructionLow relief carvingTrifid foot

William & Mary

1690-1725

England / Netherlands

Characteristics
  • Graceful proportions
  • trumpet or spiral turned legs
  • Bun feet
  • Curved X-stretchers
Woods
WalnutMapleOak
Hardware
  • Brass teardrop pulls
  • Brass escutcheons
  • Iron locks
Distinguishing Features
Dovetail drawersVeneered surfacesCross-bandingSeaweed marquetry

Queen Anne

1725-1760

England

Characteristics
  • Cabriole legs with pad feet
  • Curved lines and S-scrolls
  • Minimal carving
  • Graceful proportions
Woods
WalnutCherryMaple
Hardware
  • Brass batwing pulls
  • Brass escutcheons
  • Brass hinges
Distinguishing Features
Shell carving on kneesBroken scroll pedimentsSplat-back chairsDovetail joinery

Chippendale

1750-1790

England (Thomas Chippendale)

Characteristics
  • Elaborate carved decoration
  • Ball-and-claw feet
  • Rococo and Gothic influences
  • Ladder-back chairs
Woods
MahoganyWalnutCherry
Hardware
  • Brass rosette pulls
  • Brass backplates
  • Brass locks
Distinguishing Features
Ribband-back chairsChinese lattice workGothic fretworkShaped skirting

Federal (Hepplewhite / Sheraton)

1780-1820

England / America

Characteristics
  • Neoclassical design
  • Straight tapered legs
  • Geometric inlays
  • Lighter, more delicate proportions
Woods
MahoganySatinwoodBirchMaple
Hardware
  • Brass oval pulls
  • Glass knobs
  • Inlaid brass lines
Distinguishing Features
Shield-back chairs (Hepplewhite)Square tapering legs (Sheraton)String inlay bordersEagle and patriotic motifs (American)

Victorian

1837-1901

England (Queen Victoria reign)

Characteristics
  • Ornate carving and decoration
  • Dark finishes
  • Curvaceous forms
  • Eclectic revival styles
Woods
MahoganyRosewoodWalnutOak
Hardware
  • Brass or bronze pulls
  • Porcelain knobs
  • Elaborate hinges
Distinguishing Features
Balloon-back chairsButton-tufted upholsteryMarble topsScrollwork and medallions

Arts & Crafts (Mission)

1880-1910

England (William Morris) / America (Stickley)

Characteristics
  • Straight lines and right angles
  • Functional design
  • Exposed joinery
  • Hand-hammered metalwork
Woods
OakCherryAsh
Hardware
  • Iron or copper hardware
  • Hand-hammered brass
  • Rivets
Distinguishing Features
Through-tenon jointsSlatted sides and backsVertical slatsLeather upholstery (Gustav Stickley)

Art Nouveau

1890-1910

France / Belgium (Majorelle, Guimard)

Characteristics
  • Flowing organic curves
  • Natural motifs (flowers, vines)
  • Asymmetrical designs
  • Stylized plant forms
Woods
MahoganyWalnutOakExotic woods
Hardware
  • Bronze or brass cast hardware
  • Iridescent glass inserts
  • Gilt bronze mounts
Distinguishing Features
Whiplash curvesCarved botanical motifsInlaid marquetry floralsStained glass panels

Art Deco

1920-1940

France (Paris 1925 Exposition)

Characteristics
  • Geometric patterns
  • Streamlined forms
  • Bold color contrasts
  • Exotic materials
Woods
EbonyMahoganyWalnutMapleExotic veneers
Hardware
  • Chrome or nickel hardware
  • Bakelite pulls
  • Glass and mirror accents
Distinguishing Features
Ziggurat (stepped) formsSunburst patternsLacquered surfacesContrasting wood bands

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