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Louis XV furniture. The furniture of the Louis XV period (1715–1774) is characterized by curved forms, lightness, comfort and asymmetry; it replaced the more formal, boxlike and massive furniture of the Louis XIV style. It employed marquetry, using inlays of exotic woods of different colors, as well as ivory and mother of pearl.
Queen Anne furniture is "somewhat smaller, lighter, and more comfortable than its predecessors," and examples in common use include "curving shapes, the cabriole leg, cushioned seats, wing-back chairs, and practical secretary desk - bookcase pieces." [2] Other elements characterizing the style include pad feet and "an emphasis on line and form ...
Muted Blue-Green. Perfect for a dining room in an 18th- or 19th-century home, this aged blue-green shade has an old school feel while still being certifiably cool. Both bold and breathable, this ...
The Aqua Dining Room. This room’s egg strié treatment in Arsenic and Pale Powder by Farrow & Ball was inspired by the painted rooms of historic Drayton Hall. It was one of many rooms in this ...
Louis XVI furniture is characterized by elegance and neoclassicism, a return to ancient Greek and Roman models. Much of it was designed and made for Queen Marie Antoinette for the new apartments she created in the Palace of Versailles, Palace of Fontainebleau, the Tuileries Palace, and other royal residences.
Types classified by materials. Wooden furniture. Bamboo furniture. Wicker or rattan furniture. Metal furniture. Plastic furniture, also known as acrylic furniture. Glass furniture. Concrete furniture. Bombay furniture, also known as blackwood furniture.
This mid-century modern-inspired dining table is an incredible find for a small dining room or eat-in kitchen. It's crafted from solid wood, seats two to four people, features a stylish silhouette ...
The State Dining Room after renovation in 2015. The State Dining Room is the larger of two dining rooms on the State Floor of the Executive Residence of the White House, the home of the president of the United States in Washington, D.C. It is used for receptions, luncheons, larger formal dinners, and state dinners for visiting heads of state on ...