Traditionally, the chair was a status symbol. The Greek and Roman chairs in form of Xs (see images), was folded and transported with facility and when opening itself, it was used by an authority person.
The few antique chairs done before 16th century also were reserved for the dignitaries, but in 17th century more comfortable […]
Thomas Chippendale (1718 - 1779) settled down a cabinet making business in London, in 1753. The following year he published its work “Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director”, which contained more than 161 engravings of drawings and designs very detailed for a wide range of furniture. The book inspired innumerable versions of Chippendale furniture, as much […]
Gustav Stickley was one of the most outstanding members of the Arts and Crafts movement. In 1898 established his own business in Syracuse, New York and, inspired by the philosophies of William Morris and John Ruskin, he launched (in 1900) a range of Arts and Crafts furniture. The design of the Morris chair (photo), […]
Today we are going to talk about an antique style chair known since 1720, and first found in coffee houses and antique taverns in the state of Georgia, USA. One of the main things of this antique chair are the cavriole legs and the hopped back (introducer in 1740). The wheel splat was introduced around […]
Although chairs from the William IV and Victorian periods may lack the style and elegance of earlier chairs, they are often very well made. The best examples, with elegant French style cabriole legs, are classics of English design.
Single chairs were essential in the drawing room for accommodating the wide skirts worn by ladies at that […]
Antique Hall chairs were made for large houses and were often carved impressively with crests or coats-of-arms of the owners. The seats were often slightly dished so that the sitter did not slide off the highly polished surface, but they offered no comfort and were specifically intended for messengers or others waiting in their outdoor […]
