Louis XIV was King of France from 1643-1715, and his reign is generally considered the greatest period of French achievement; the furniture style is marked by a Baroque magnificence. After 1680, masculine character declined, proportions were reduced and lines softened. Louis XVI ruled France from 1774-1792, and this period is marked by a revival of ancient classicism. Furniture featured severe rectangular lines and architectural ornament.
Info via The Encyclopedia of Furniture by Joseph Aronson. Image: Louis XVI Canopy Bed by Niermann Weeks.
that bed is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteIt's from Niermann Weeks - www.niermannweeks.com . They have a *lot* of beautiful, French-inspired furniture...
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