American Empire Style Furniture

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American empire style furniture.

Early american 1640 to 1700 the early american period was really the first period where a distinct style began to appear within furniture pieces in the colonies that went beyond mere practicality. Fabulous antique early19c american empire philadelphia heavily craved wood sofa. American empire furniture became popular in the early 1800 s. However the american version was often much plainer than the french style.

It gained its greatest popularity in the u s. I like the massiveness and the huge slabs of wood used in the design. It seemed particularly well suited to the south s greek revival mansions but. American empire is a french inspired neoclassical style of american furniture and decoration that takes its name and originates from the empire style introduced during the first french empire period under napoleon s rule.

The american empire style communicated the strength and prosperity of the republic as well as growing imperialist tendency in the expansion west. Antique empire furniture three piece set lions head love seat rocker st chair. After 1820 and is considered the second more robust phase of the neoclassical style which earlier had been expressed in the. Set of 4 antique american empire crotch mahogany saber leg gondola dining chairs 2 550 00.

The american empire style of furniture was loosely based on france s empire style of furniture popular during napoleon s reign. Indeed even the red room of the white house try wrapping your head around that prominently features american empire furnishings. Antique empire style pre civil war velvet sofa with swan detail. However in contrast to its predecessors the american empire style was distinct in its use of patriotic motifs including stars and eagles with.

Make offer antique mahogany american empire style dining table with ten chairs circa 1800. See more ideas about empire furniture antique furniture american antiques. This style was characterized by heavy bulky yet. Ornamental carvings finials raised panels and woodturnings were hallmarks of this period.

American empire style achieved its peak popularity in the early 19th century but its offerings still remain as a central fixtures in the annals of american furniture.