Introduction
The American Heritage Dictionary defines furniture as ‘movable articles in a room that render it fit for living and working’. Furniture is basically used for storage, sitting or reclining or to provide flat surfaces on which to dine, write, etc. The different types of furniture and the way they are arranged by different individuals, reflect, in a way, how the person’s thoughts are organized. As different people have different thought processes, their tastes in furniture and its arrangement and styles differ from one to another.
History
We are surrounded by furniture in our homes. It covers the nook and crannies of our rooms; therefore it is very likely to be taken for granted. However, if furniture is extraordinarily styled or out of place, it catches one’s eye immediately and not necessarily in a positive way. It is therefore extremely important to balance out the furniture styles around the house. Furniture is one of the expressions of fine arts and furniture styles play an important role in décor. It is also, an expression of human genius and beauty and adds to the glory of a place if the furniture style is appropriate and enticing. Furniture styles vary in types and designs. They also vary in the types of material they are made up of, for example, wood.
Features
A lay man would be surprised to know how many types of furniture exist. The different types of furniture style include French, Dutch, Federal, English, Japanese, Regel, Spanish, Scandinavian, Adam, Asian, Empire, Cottage, Greek, European, Republic, Tradition and a zillion more. In the modern times, the ancient styles of furniture are finding their way back. Antique is the new furniture code in the modern era. Since the ancient times to the modern era, furniture styling has been an indication and expression of civilization and culture. Furniture styling and arrangement is a reflection of how we view the world and how we think it should be ordered and arranged. The European and the American furniture style in two of the most popular furniture styles nowadays. Both these furniture styles mainly follow the main splits in the European and the American culture. Furthermore, furniture style is also classified as Classic and Romantic. Furniture can be described as Classic or Romantic in design and meaning. Classicism refers to the ancient furniture style, which were symmetric, traditional and royal in nature. On the other hand, Romanticism describes furniture style that urge on us joyfulness, passion, humor and movement. Moreover, oriental, Chinese and Japanese are some other types of furniture which are famous in their respective locations.
Tips and comments
Analyzing the history of furniture style helps us relate the meaning of furniture styles, furniture making, art and design to the present day needs of home furnishing and décor. As the ancient tradition is finding its way back into the modern era as far as clothes, jewelry and decoration is concerned, it may be easy to acquaint oneself with the idea that the antique furniture styles may make a place for itself in the world today.
