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Shaker
1820-1860
The Shaker period was named after a
religious movement of the period, with
furniture influence being simple and
utilitarian. Furniture within this period
features straight lines, woven or cane seat
material, simple turned wooden knobs and
visible locking joinery.
Victorian
1840-1920
T
he Victorian Period was named after
England’s Queen Victoria, and served as
a sharp contrast to the Shaker period.
The upholstery of this period featured
needlepoint and tapestry adorning ornate
wooden frames. Common building materials
of the Victorian Period include black walnut,
oak, maple and ash. Typically furniture
featured rosewood inlays for contrast.
Mission
1880-1920
The Mission Period symbolized another
minimalist period in furniture design.
Upholstery items during the Mission Period
typically featured leather, most likely due
to practicality rather than design aesthetic.
Common furniture finishes included lacquer,
shellac and wax.
Art Nouveau
1890-1910
The Art Nouveau Period borrowed influence
from a number of previous periods,
with design typically featuring elaborate
ornamental carvings and veneer inlays.
Upholstery during the Art Nouveau Period
featured several opylen fabrics, including
velvet, tapestries, leather and linen.
Traditional Revival
1920-1950
The Traditional Revival Period marked a
revival of the Colonial and Federal Periods,
brought back by popular demand. The
Traditional Revival Period relied heavily
on intricate inlays and veneers along with
shapely turnings to decorate what were
primarily straight lines.
Modern and Post
Modern
1950-Present
The Modern and Post-Modern periods were
a stark departure from previous centuries
and furniture design. The Modern and Post-
Modern Period relied heavily on Asisan and
African influences and featured furniture buit
from a number of mass produced materials.
Common building materials include molded
plywood, metals and plastics.