Furniture Periods Chart
Louise XIV, 1643-1715 (Baroque)
Influenced by Renaissance an Chinese: Ornate. Straight
lines, heavy carving, rectangular
forms, tortoise shell and ebony inlays, tapestries, velvets. Decorative use: very elegant drawing rooms.
Occasional pieces, large homes, hotels where dignity is desired. For show.
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Louis XV, 1724-1744 (Rococo)
Influenced by Louis XIV, Chinese, Mme.Pompadour,
Mme.DuBarry: Curved lines, shells, female form, scrolls. Small, graceful.
Cabriole legs, inlays. Decorative use: Feminime rooms. Fastidious elegance with
oriental rugs.
Louis XVI, 1774-1793 (Classic)
Influenced by Marie Antoinette, Riesener, the English,
Italian Renaissance: Straight, few long curves. Dainty, small, light, Fluted
and reed legs. Garlands, urns, wreaths medallions, cupid’s bow, lover’s knots.
Rectangular and ovals. Delicate damasks, brocades, satins. Cherubs, lovebirds,
flowers. Decorative uses: Any room, particularly bedrooms. Feminime rooms with
scenic wallpaper
French Provincial, 1715-1793
Influenced by court styles, climate, cost: Lender, graceful
curves. Ladder back chairs. Center back panel with open work medallion.
Cabriole legs, with round and square paters. Large chests, walnut, frit woods,
simple style. Decorative uses: Informal rooms. Bedrooms, with early American
and less formal Louis XV.
Directoire, 1795-1799
Influenced by Classic, Louis XIV, Classic Roman, Pompeian,
Egyptian: Broad, straight and curved lines. Lacquer. Lozenges, stars, brass
arrows, black and gold and white. Eagles, swags, tassels, cap of Liberty.
Tri-colored cockade. Square tapering or curved legs without support. Decorative
uses: Foral living rooms, dining roos, bed rooms, library. Simple. Blends with
most periods, can be combined with modern.
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