History of History of Furniture StyleFurniture Style

Types of FurnitureTypes of Furniture

There are many different types of furniture such as There are many different types of furniture such as sofas, chairs, beds, etc. Within each type, there are sofas, chairs, beds, etc. Within each type, there are many styles. As an Interior Designer you must be many styles. As an Interior Designer you must be familiar with the types and styles of furniture available familiar with the types and styles of furniture available to your clients.to your clients.

What is the oldest piece of furniture in your home?What is the oldest piece of furniture in your home?

What are it’s special features?What are it’s special features?

Does the furniture evoke certain feelings?Does the furniture evoke certain feelings?

Types of FurnitureTypes of Furniture

Wing Chair

Side Chair

Chaise lounge

Open Arm Chair

Types of FurnitureTypes of Furniture Tuxedo Style Chair

Camelback Sofa

SettleOttoman

Types of FurnitureTypes of FurnitureBuffet

Highboy

Chest of DrawersLowboy

Types of FurnitureTypes of Furniture

Hutch Armoire

Secretary

Types of FurnitureTypes of Furniture

Canopy bed

Four poster bed

Grand Piano

Upright Piano

Types of FurnitureTypes of Furniture

Sofa table

End table

Nesting tables

Kneehole desk

Coffee table

Changing StylesChanging Styles

Chairs, tables, beds, and other basic pieces have remained for centuries, Chairs, tables, beds, and other basic pieces have remained for centuries, but their styles have changed significantly over time.but their styles have changed significantly over time.

Why?Why? At first people were concerned about function. Over time they became At first people were concerned about function. Over time they became

concerned about the way furniture looked and importance.concerned about the way furniture looked and importance. The houses of nobility were centers of style that were looked upon and The houses of nobility were centers of style that were looked upon and

envied by the general public. envied by the general public. As education and communication improved the gap between royalty and As education and communication improved the gap between royalty and

the common people narrowed.the common people narrowed. Furniture, clothing, hair styles, etc.. Are admired and therefore copied!Furniture, clothing, hair styles, etc.. Are admired and therefore copied!

Think aboutThink about

In general, are people today taller than people In general, are people today taller than people who lived 200-300 years ago? Would this who lived 200-300 years ago? Would this affect the height of a chair, table, bed, etc…affect the height of a chair, table, bed, etc…

Availability of materials (synthetic materials vs. Availability of materials (synthetic materials vs. wood)wood)

Methods of Manufacturing (hand carving vs. Methods of Manufacturing (hand carving vs. machines)machines)

Changes in lifestyles and tastes.Changes in lifestyles and tastes.

Furniture StylesFurniture Styles

Today we are learning about the different Today we are learning about the different styles over time.styles over time.

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