French Chairs: Striped Upholstery

French chairs can be art pieces all on their own.  While many people feel red is a little bold to put on their walls, they might think red would look fabulous on an accent chair.  Furniture is one way many people are able to try bright colors without feeling overwhelmed.  Designer Brian McCarthy featured a very bold french chair with red [...]

Louis XVI Rounded Back

Louis XVI chairs are often oval, rectangular or shield form. The cabriole legs of the Louis XV had been replaced with straight legs and are fluted legs imitating the columns of ancient Rome. Most of the furniture and chests were retangular, or square than the obvious curves such as the Bombe chests of Louis XV. [...]

French Louis XVI Chairs

The Louis XVI style was all about simplicity, which replaced the exotic and ornate exuberance of the Louis XV style. Between 1760-1789 most furniture lost its extra ornamentation and lines became more architectural and straight.  Oak wood was used for solid-wood pieces during this time period. Walnut, ash and burled walnut were used for seating [...]