The document discusses different furniture styles including Queen Anne, Chippendale, Federal, Contemporary/Modern, Art Nouveau, Shaker, Empire, Hepplewhite, Duncan Phyfe, Baroque, and Spanish Baroque. For each style, it provides an example piece of furniture and suggests what type of home setting it would fit best in terms of style and atmosphere.
2. Queen Anne The Drop leaf affect in the wood under the desk creates the significant Queen Anne look. I would use this desk in a more formal room that has warm fall colours.
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4. Chippendale The carved bird at the top of the chest of drawers indicates its Chippendale style. This chest of drawers would look great in a mansard style house. The top of the cabinet almost resembles the mansard style roof.
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6. Federal Style This table is very simple with a semi-circle geometric shape top. These characteristics are both represented in a federal style piece. You could use this table in ranch style home.
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8. Contemporary/Modern The funky style of this hanging chair is a good example of a Modern style. You could find this in a Modern style house/loft.
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10. Art Nouveau The continued wood up the wall resembles branches of a tree. You could use this bench outside of an Arts and Crafts style house to emphasize the character.
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12. Shaker This simple, small, yet roomy bedside table is a perfect example of the Shaker Style. This piece of furniture could be used in a Cape Cod style house, continuing the simple atmosphere.
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14. Empire This sleigh bed is a perfect example of the empire style. You could use this bed in a Queen Anne house, creating a classic look to any bed room.
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16. Hepplewhite The shield and heart back of the chair is the exact characteristic George Hepplewhite created in the 1700’s. This chair would be a perfect asset in Gothic revival house.
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18. Duncan Phyfe The mahogany wood this chair is made of is a classic part of the Duncan Phyfe style. This chair could be use in a Greek Revival style house. The back resembles a lyre which is commonly found in Greek Mythology.
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20. Baroque The intricately carved chair arms and legs represents the Baroque style. You could find this chair in the Gothic style home blending in with the surroundings.
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22. Spanish Baroque The richly carved and decorated throne is a perfect example of the Spanish Baroque style. This style of furniture could be found in a mansard style house, matching the elegant nature of the house.
