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Shaker (1820-1860)
The Shaker style is a simple, utilitarian style characterized by straight tapered legs, woven chair seats, and mushroom-shaped wooden k...
American Empire (1800-1840)
American Empire is moderate in proportion with classical ornamentation, coarse carving, and a dark finish. It is patterned after French...
Duncan Phyfe (1795-1848)
The Duncan Phyfe style is characterized by carved or reeded legs and neoclassic motifs. It is named after American cabinetmaker Duncan ...
Sheraton (1780-1820)
Sheraton is a neoclassical style characterized by delicate straight lines, light construction, contrasting veneers, and neoclassical mo...
Federal (1780-1820)
The Federal style combines the neoclassic furniture style characteristics of Hepplewhite and Sheraton. It is characterized by graceful ...
Hepplewhite (1765-1800)
Hepplewhite is a neoclassic style characterized by a delicate appearance, tapered legs, and the use of contrasting veneers and inlay. I...
Robert Adam (1760-1795)
This style is named for architect Robert Adam, who studied ancient architecture in Italy. While in England, he designed furniture with ...
Chippendale (1750-1790)
The Chippendale style is named after British designer and cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale, who published his furniture designs in "The...
Pennsylvania Dutch (1720-1830)
Pennsylvania Dutch is a simple, utilitarian American country style of furniture with Germanic influences. It is characterized by colorf...
Georgian (1714-1760)
The Georgian style is a more ornate version of Queen Anne with heavier proportions, elaborately carved cabriole legs terminating in a p...
