Bed Styles

 

 

Louis XV Style is based on the mid 1700's Rococo Style of the Louis XV Period. It was a continuation of the Baroque era but with lighter themes and more opulence. It is characterized by curved legs, shell-like movements and flower motifs along with C-scrolls and S-curves in the carving.

 

Louis XVI Style is distinguished by straight lines and fluted legs with more restrained carved and floral swags than the Louis XV Style. It was revived in the mid-1800's.

Napoleon III is a hybrid of Louis XV and XVI styles complete with straight or slightly curved legs. It often features carvings with a central bow and/or flowers. Burled veneer and marquetry inlay are also trademarks in that same theme along with bronze mounts.

Henri II Style is identified by dark and heavy carved elements with crests and large scrolled columns.

Empire Style, named because of its identification with Emperor Napoleon I, surfaced from the French Directoire Style. Empire furniture is characterized by clean lines and symmetry and classical motifs. It is chiefly constructed of mahogany and usually has brass or ormolu mounts.

Art Nouveau is an elegant decorative style developed in the 1880's and characterized by organic patterns and plant forms and curved lines. There is a constant combination in the style between the decorative and the modern which inevitably led to Art Deco.

Art Deco was a popular design movement from 1910-1939. The defining moment of Art Deco was at the 1925 Paris Exposition. Art Deco represents the elegant lifestyle based on sleek machine-age designs and the streamlining of design combined with luxury using high polished (lacquered) woods and veneers as well as chrome, glass and plastics.

 

 

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