The History Of French Furniture
Middle Ages 900 - 1500
Furniture of the middle ages was designed to be practical. It was often very large, simple and heavy.
This early furniture followed the lines of architecture. Very few pieces of furniture from this era were carved, just those crafted to show off wealth.
Renaissance 1500-1610
During the renaissance era, French craftsmen started to create furniture with deeply carved and ornate designs. Many Buffets and cabinets were made to look like small buildings with influence from Roman or Greek architecture.
Louise XIII 1610-1640
French furniture during the Louise XIII era of Komode za dneveni boravak was heavily influenced by Italian design. The common theme was massive, and solid with geometric carvings.
In this era furniture was expected to be both beautiful and comfortable. Fixed upholstery became one of the era's great inventions with furniture becoming padded.
Louis XIV 1640-1715
During this era there was an increasing fascination with the Far East and all things Asian. French craftsmen copied the style and added their own "French" influence.
The most prominent furniture of this era was extravagant and extremely detailed drawers.
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