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Early Georgian Period: 1714-1740. Furniture from this period was fairly
restrained, although embellishments began to appear in the form of carving
and decoration. Mahogany began to be introduced in the 1730's, replacing
walnut. The fashion for tea drinking brought about new styles of furniture,
the tripod and the folding-top tea table and the drop-leafed table.
Early Victorian Period: 1840-1860. New machine made tools changed furniture
making from an art to an industry. Although the Victorian style is easy to
recognise the period has no overall distinctive look. Many ideas were based
on retrospective and romantic revivals. Examples are Empire and Regency,
Gothic and Jacobean. Innovations were inspired by the Great Exhibition of
1851.
Ebonizing: A technique that dates back to the sixteenth Century. Cheaper
varieties of wood were stained and polished to look like ebony. Popular in
Edwardian times. Sometimes called shellac.
Ebony: Highly prized cabinet wood. Dense black colour and extremely heavy.
Edwardian Period: 1901-1910. Furniture was becoming smaller and simpler as
a reaction against Victorian opulence. Makers like Sheraton and Hepplewhite
set the tone. Soft woods were used more often and finished with a stain or
lacquer.
Elm: Used in English country furniture. Has a close fibrous grain, ideal
for chairs and seats.
Empire Style: 1800-1815. A phase of Neoclassicism involving obvious plagiarism
from the ancient world of Rome, Greece and Egypt. A more academic approach to
design was taken based on archeological finds at the time. The result was
new modern art form.
Etagere: A freestanding open cabinet having several shelves for display.
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