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Much of the French style furniture on the market today dates from the mid-19th century or later. The Henri II style (1860-1900) was characterized by wide, flat pieces with heavy bases. The Louis XV style (1860-1910) had a lighter feel, with more curved lines and floral carvings. Louix XVI style (1875-1920) brought back the heavier bases with simpler shapes (both Louis styles were 'Revival,' or resurgances of earlier styles). French Art Nouveau (1895-1920) featured asymmetry and flowing natural shapes. And France's short Art Deco period returned to simpler designs, while experimenting with new woods, finishes, and inlaid materials.
How did I get started collecting Victorian Furniture? Antiques is in my genes, my mother's family were longti… [more]
About 11 years ago, my wife and I went on some architectural tours. We joined the organization that sponsored… [more]
As a teenager, I collected everything from vintage bicycles to Coca-Cola to Victorian stuff. Once I realized… [more]
Chuck LaChiusa's wonderful guide to the architecture and history of Buffalo, NY, also happens to host an impressive… [read review or visit site]
John Werry's in-depth blog on rare Victorian Furniture, with detailed, informative and often humorous posts on doze… [read review or visit site]
This beautiful site showcases the collection of Stanley and Polly Stone of Fox Point, Wisconsin, consisting of earl… [read review or visit site]
Steven Cabella's personal homage to Charles and Ray Eames. This site is as clean and visually appealing as the Eame… [read review or visit site]
This huge online database from the Speed Art Museum is a rich trove of beautiful photos and reference information o… [read review or visit site]
The Index of American Design project (1935-1942) was an effort to catalog American decorative arts objects from the… [read review or visit site]
This microsite from the LA County Museum of Art provides a good overview of the Arts and Crafts movement in Europe … [read review or visit site]
An overview by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts of the design movements between 1880 and 1940 that comprised Moder… [read review or visit site]
This website showcases several hundred pieces of furniture, held by thirteen museums, that were designed for Herman… [read review or visit site]
This Library of Congress microsite is an overview of the postwar modern design work of Charles (1907-78) and Ray (1… [read review or visit site]
Scott Geyer's blog on the innovative Victorian furniture designs of George Jacob Hunzinger, who began manufacturing… [read review or visit site]
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mahogany, victorian, empire, country, decorator items, french furniture and upholstery; 100+ oriental rugs; assortment of decorator items in bronze,...Read more
The pool tent at Mas de Berand...Provence has an average 300 days of sunshine a year, so furniture may be left outdoors. Can one ever acquire French style?...Read more
by Selina Denman on Oct 13, 2009 Blurring the line between indoors and out, French designer Philippe Hurel has joined forces with Sutherland to create a...Read more
