Furniture Styles

The United States commemorated the 100-year anniversary of its birth, in 1876 with a burst of patriotic motifs slapped onto prevailing furniture styles. Learn what they were and see dramatic images of these unique and valuable pieces.

Recognizing Chippendale furniture looking at legs, feet, and other distinguishing features.

It wasn't so long ago that Depression-era furniture was considered second rate by antiques dealers. In some circles, it still is. Nowadays, however, many antiques lovers and clever decorators are taking notice of Depression-era pieces.

Wondering exactly what Eastlake furniture looks like? This step-by-step feature will answer your questions.

This encyclopedia-style entry defines and discusses Hepplewhite furniture. Learn to identify the characteristics of Hepplewhite furniture styles. This article offers a guide to Hepplewhite style furniture, giving its background and describing characteristic features in legs, feet and woods.

Recognizing Queen Anne style furniture looking at legs, feet, and other distinguishing features.

Do you know who the Shakers were? Read about the Shakers, a religious sect that produced simple but beautiful furniture. Learn about the Shakers' beliefs, and how those beliefs were realized in their furniture. Learn to identify the main characteristics of Shaker furniture and how the style evolved.

You've heard the words 'Sheraton style', but could you recognize the furniture? Learn who Thomas Sheraton was, and why his work is so significant. This article defines and describes the characteristics of Sheraton-style furniture. Sheraton-influenced furniture is illustrated and identified, with its key features explained and its influence explored.

The term Art Deco is often applied to furniture from the 1920s through the 1940s. So is the term Art Moderne. This illustrated article unravels the difference between these two styles, describing how each originated, its key characteristics and influences, and its big designer names to look for.

The 19th century saw wave after wave of Revival styles, as furniture makers systematically pillaged the past for ideas. A description of several Revival styles beloved by the Victorians.

William and Mary furniture was popular in the late 1600s and early 1700s. Learn more about the background of this style along with the types of chairs and tables made during this era.