History of Furniture Style

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History of Furniture Style
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Types of Furniture

• There are many different types of furniture such
  as sofas, chairs, beds, etc. Within each type,
  there are many styles. As an Interior Designer
  you must be familiar with the types and styles of
  furniture available to your clients.
• What is your favorite piece of furniture in your
  home?
• What are its special features?

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Types of Furniture
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Changing Styles

• Chairs, tables, beds, and other basic pieces have
  remained for centuries, but their styles have
  changed significantly over time.
• Why?
• At first people were concerned about function.
  Over time they became concerned about the way
  furniture looked and importance.
• The houses of nobility were centers of style that
  were looked upon and envied by the general
  public.
• As education and communication improved the gap
  between royalty and the common people narrowed.
• Furniture, clothing, hair styles, etc.. Are
  admired and therefore copied!

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Think about

• In general, are people today taller than people
  who lived 200-300 years ago? Would this affect
  the height of a chair, table, bed, etc
• Availability of materials (synthetic materials
  vs. wood)
• Methods of Manufacturing (hand carving vs.
  machines)
• Changes in lifestyles and tastes.

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Furniture Styles

• Today we are learning about the different styles
  over time.
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• Become the class expert on a different style.