English Furniture............... Illustrated FURNITURE Glossary
Group 1 - English furnishings
Private collection, Orchard Park, NY
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George II style: George II ruled from 1727-60. This style is the English version of Rococo. More often than not, the furniture of this era is referred to as Chippendale.
George III style: George III ruled from 1760-1820. This style is the English version of Neoclassicism. More often than not, the furniture of this era is referred to as Adam style.
Victorian styles - Queen Victoria ruled from 1837-1901. There is no one specific Victorian style. Styles from the past in both architecture and furniture were revived.
Davenport |
Davenport |
Davenport |
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C. 1850 English Victorian burl walnut davenport
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Burgundy inset leather |
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C. 1850 English Victorian
burl walnut
davenport. |
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Coal scuttle |
Coal scuttle |
Coal scuttle |
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Victorian brass coal scuttle
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Victorian brass coal scuttle
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Ornamentation removable for cleaning |
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Victorian
brass coal
scuttle. |
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Sideboard |
Sideboard |
Sideboard |
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Round mount may be original |
Boxwood stringing frames flame mahogany veneer on cupboard |
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Biscuit box |
Biscuit box |
Biscuit box |
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English Victorian biscuit (cookie) box |
Hinged lid |
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Chest of drawers |
Chest of drawers |
Chest of drawers |
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French bracket foot |