We Know: All About Traditional Furniture What is traditional furniture? Traditional furniture consists of antiques and reproductions of period pieces from the past. Styles you can expect to find labeled as traditional are patterned after: Louis XIV & XV, which featured the Baroque style and was popular from 1643 to 1715 and later, Rococo style that emerged from 1732 to 1774 Queen Anne style, Style that arose in England during the reign of Queen Anne, from 1702 to 1714 Chippendale, featuring English rococo style of the mid-18th century, and was named after Thomas Chippendale. Victorian, the style named for Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901 Empire, also known as neoclassical style that was dictated by Napoleon in France between 1804 and 1815, and is based on imperial forms from Greece, Rome, and Egypt What are the characteristics of traditional furniture? Traditional furniture may take on a number of characteristics from any period. Some of these elements are: Overstuffed pieces with embroidered upholstery arched cabinetry turned or s-shaped cabriole legs elaborately carved walnut or other fine wood shell motifs claw feet What is American Traditional Furniture? Some American Traditional furniture can also be classified as contemporary, modern and country. It is influenced by English and French styles, which have evolved over time into a style that is uniquely American. This includes Mission and Shaker as well as geometric Mod Styles. Where can I purchase Traditional Furniture? Traditional furniture can be purchased at Antique stores, Estate stales and at auction. For Period reproductions, you will want to visit stores like Restoration Hardware and Bombay Company. You can also find traditional furnishings in chain furniture stores like Thomasville, Ashley and Broyhill.
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