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When trying to identify a piece of antique furniture, you may begin with the foot. There are over a dozen common furniture foot styles that can help you determine the approximate age and style of a chair, dining table, or chest. When you know the different types of furniture feet and their relation to different…
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The Rococo style of furniture and design was born against the formal and austere look of the Baroque era. After French monarch Louis XIV’s death in 1715, Rococo-style characteristics ushered in optimism with light, feminine touches including shell and floral motifs. The Rococo era was marked by a newfound enjoyment of life, and the furniture…
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Thomas Chippendale, a cabinetmaker from London, created one of the most famous furniture styles in the last three centuries. Chippendale furniture combines gothic, Rococo, and Chinese influences to create a design motif that has gained popularity throughout the world. History’s initial wave of Chippendale furniture enjoyed popularity from 1750 to 1780, but there have also…
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Not only are furniture leg styles an integral part of the overall aesthetic and functionality of a chair or table, but different furniture leg styles can also be used to identify and date antique pieces from many eras. Furniture legs provide clues as to the manufacture date, especially when used in conjunction with foot styles.…
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What is Queen Anne Style Furniture? Furniture made in the Queen Anne style was originally produced in the 1720s to about 1750 (the eponymous Queen Anne died in 1714). The style traveled to the United States, where it continued in production until 1800, falling within the Colonial furniture period. It’s difficult to define the characteristics…
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There are so many chair styles; it may be confusing. While many chair bases may seem similar, the chair back style is a defining feature and has been for centuries. This chair style guide can help you identify your piece for purchase, restoration, and appraisal. These are some of the most common types of chair…
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The History of Duncan Phyfe Furniture In the United States, we have many furniture styles that have survived the centuries and still have an impact. But there are few American furniture makers we still remember today. Duncan Phyfe is an exception. Coming to the U.S. in 1784 from Scotland, he established himself as a talented…
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What is Cane Furniture? You have probably heard both the terms wicker and cane furniture tossed around. Cane refers to the grass used in some kinds of wicker furniture, with Arundo grass found in the Mediterranean and East Asia, and Arundinaria common in the Americas. Wicker is the process through which cane furniture is made,…
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It’s time to start getting your yard ready for summer by pulling your outdoor furniture out of storage. As the weather gets warmer, you’ll spend more time with family and friends in your backyard or on your patio. If you’ve prepared your furniture for winter, it will be in good condition and ready for your…
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After you’ve experienced a flood, fire, or other disaster in your home, insurance probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. But once you’ve collected yourself and made sure everyone is safe, it’s time to get insurance involved and make a property damage claim. To get started on the claim process, evaluate every personal property…
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