History of

Furniture Style
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 the oldest piece of furniture in your home?

What are its special features?

Does the furniture evoke certain feelings?

Types of Furniture Chaise lounge

Side Chair

Open Arm Chair Wing Chair

Types of Furniture Tuxedo Style Chair

Camelback Sofa

Settle
Ottoman
Types of Furniture
Buffet

Highboy

Lowboy
Chest of Drawers
Types of Furniture Secretary

Hutch Armoire
Types of Furniture

Grand Piano

Canopy bed

Four poster bed Upright Piano

Types of Furniture
Coffee table

Nesting tables

Sofa table

Kneehole desk End table

 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!
 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.
 Furniture Styles

Today we are learning about the different

styles over time.
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Become the class expert on a different
style.