Four Drawer Chest: A Different Perspecitve
(Detail) - Walnut & Birch Plywood
Cam Russell, 2003
Furniture Styles
Art Deco
Between World War I and World War II, an eclectic
design style developed that later became known as
Art Deco. More...
Arts & Craft Movement
The Arts and Crafts movement arose as a response
to the Industrial Revolution. More...
Chinese Q'ing Dynasty
Chinese furniture making blossomed during the Ming
dynasty (1368-1644). Furniture makers during this
time emphasized simplicity, fluid lines, high quality
woods and finishes. More...
“Egyptian Revival”
Style & Liberty and Co.
After Napoleon’s campaigns in Egypt (1798-99)
and the subsequent occupation by the British, Europeans
became fascinated with ancient Egyptian architecture
and furniture. More...
Late Georgian Style
The Maltwood's “Chest of Drawers” was
made in Britain during the late Georgian period.
Late Georgian style refers to furniture made in
Britain from 1760 - 1811, during the reigns of “mad
King George” III and George IV. More...
Shaker Style
The Shakers are a breakaway sect of the Quaker religion
who came from England to New York in 1776. More...
History of Funiture Timeline
Click
here to view a history of furniture timeline.