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The Georgian furniture style spans different eras and is available in various types. That's because the Georgian period lasted from 1714 to 1830 and saw the emergence of three kings, George I, George II, and George III. Therefore, it is not surprising to find two Georgian dining chairs that look very different. This article provides a detailed guide on the features of Georgian dining chairs, based on the period when they were made. Let's dive right into it!
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Willian Kent designed furniture with strong influences from the Palladian and Italian baroque styles during the early Georgia period. The dining chairs from this period were richly carved, upholstered, sculptured, and often gilded. During that time, people preferred the Italian style to the Anglo-Dutch style, which had existed during Queen Anne's reign.
The rococo style originated in France in around 1715 during Louis XIV's reign. Its playful nature made it the preferred style during the reign of King George II. The dining chairs from this era had unique broken shells and rock motifs.
They featured heavy ornamentation, including acanthus leaf, shells, C-scroll, and S-scroll features. Rococo-style dining chairs were asymmetrical and had a higher back that made it possible to decorate more elaborately.
During that time, the chinoiserie decorating style emerged, which was seen as an extension of rococo. Georgian dining chairs from this era have extreme cabriole legs, bombe commodes, serpentine lines, sculptural ormolu, and scrollwork.
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The Chippendale style was the most preferred during the 1750s and 1760s. It greatly influenced how Georgian dining chairs were designed. In 1754, Chippendale published a detailed volume of furniture designs, which other people could use. Therefore, his influence went beyond what he could do as a furniture maker.
Compared to previous Georgian furniture designs, Chippendale favored a lighter style with an appeal to the mercantile and the elite classes of people. Many furniture makers produced pieces in Chippendale style, making them available in homes all over England.
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How to Use Georgian Dining Chairs
It is a given that the place for a dining chair is next to a dining table. That's the primary purpose of a dining chair anyways. However, a Georgian dining chair can serve more than that. You can use it virtually anywhere within your home to serve various purposes. Here are a few suggestions:
Accent Chair: An accent chair you use to create a focal point inside a room and not for any other purpose. A heavily embellished rococo-style Georgian dining chair can be a perfect accent chair.
Dressing Chair: Instead of placing a stool next to the dressing table, why don't you try a dining chair. It is a perfect way of ensuring you sit comfortably while applying makeup, reading, or writing.
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Georgian dining chairs come in various styles, depending on when the chair was made—they and multi-purpose furniture pieces that can make your life easier. Buy one today, whether you want to place it next to the dining table, as an accent chair, or a dressing chair.
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