With no doubt, furniture is the next thing we look into after purchasing a home. We often make changes in our living style, and the most important part of it is to transform the appearance of our furniture. Although buying furniture is a long time investing and we live with one kind of furniture for a long time, but we often change it by repainting jobs or altering its looks. However it is difficult to switch from one kind of furniture entirely to other kind. There are many restrictions and limitations involved in switching a process. So you need to be very careful when selecting furniture of some kind. A wise decision can make your life simple and easy. I suggest French Country Furniture due to its style and longevity. There are many reasons behind this.
Little History of French Country Furniture
French country furniture was started in the southeastern region of France, which is known as Provence. Farmers at those times were its creators. It was built to meet basic needs of people. It was started around 10th century and undergoes many eras. French country furniture which we see in these days is evolved in many centuries so, despite all the changes and modifications, we can see that old presence in it.
Medieval Era
This era prevails from 10th to 15th century. French country furniture at that time met the basic need of people and was very simple. Larger pieces of French oak were used to diminish chances of theft. This furniture was deep carved by hand to make styles.
The Louis Periods
This era prevails from year 1560 to 1792. French country furniture is the term which also evolved from French furniture. It happened due to influence of Italian designers. Rustic pieces were also evolved to make it affordable for the majority of people. “Os de Mouton”, the famous chair was also created at those times.
Directoire and Empire Eras
In this era Grecian and Egyptian themes were introduced. This era prevails from 1789 to 1814. This was Napoleon’s revolutionary period and on most of furniture has ‘N’ Carved over it. Woods such as mahogany and ebony were also utilized to construct the furniture.
King Charles X
King Charles X was reinstated after fall of Napoleon’s era. Well that was the sign of another change in French country furniture and this change happened. The geometric style started to dislike, and people redesign it with old genuine looks. Lighter woods were started to be used in the creation of this furniture.
Louis-Phillipe
Yet another change came. Under the influence of Louis-Phillipe, French country furniture was started at industry level. Many changed were undergone. Woods such as rosewood and mahogany were employed to create the furniture. The old style from beginning eras was implemented again.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco
Art Nouveau came into being in late 1800s. It was not less than a revolutionary movement in French Country Furniture. People say it, an Art Nouveau movement. It was all new look to this furniture with lots of curves and styles of nature objects. Later in 1910, Art Deco came into being which simplifies the Art Nouveau. It gave different finishes to the French country furniture.
Today’s French Country Furniture and Its Identification
No doubt, you can find and spot French country furniture in numerous places as people love to own this furniture. It is really versatile and suits well where it is placed in the house. It still is in use as old conventional style or the modern painted furniture. It is needed of time, and the style of people which make these changes.
You may be able to find it in chateaux which fit very well in large houses. On the other hand, it can be found in painted style in compact mode. People all around the world are using French country furniture in bedrooms; like beds, bedside tables, and wardrobe or in lounges; like sofas or couches. Painted French country furniture doesn’t mean that you can do it any colors of your choice. Colors like honey brown, white, and beige are specific identification of French country furniture. Perhaps light shades of different colors can also be used for painted furniture.
Upholstering is not very popular among French Country furniture because it goes against the theme. People want to make it look as vintage and antique so most part of it remains as simple as it can be. Upholstering was seldom used in those eras. In King Charles X era, craftsmen used upholstering for the comfort of people. They put it on the seats or side arms just for the sake of comfort. There are people, who think it as a style, and they go for it but it is not very common.
There is no place in a house which cannot be filled with French country furniture. You can even personalize it for your needs but keeping in limits is ideal. After selecting French country furniture, as their house’s furnishing, nobody would like to lessen its beauty and style.
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