Four Drawer Chest: A Different Perspecitve
(Detail) - Walnut & Birch Plywood
Cam Russell, 2003

Art Deco

Between World War I and World War II, an eclectic design style developed that later became known as Art Deco.
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Arts & Craft Movement

The Arts and Crafts movement arose as a response to the Industrial Revolution.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Shaker Style

The Shakers are a breakaway sect of the Quaker religion who came from England to New York in 1776.
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