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Furniture Designs of the Edwardian Era

03/18/11 04:17

How do you characterize the furniture designs of the Edwardian era? If Queen Victoria's era emphasized on using gloomy tones and heavy fabric in furniture desigsn, the Edwardian era focused on light, cheery delicate lines and fabric.

The Edwardian era in furniture design shows influences from France's art noveau movement and neoclassical art deco. Most are reproduction of designs from previous eras. This era served as a starting point for many changes to come in the furniture designs in the U.K.

Link: The Edwardian Era in Furniture Design (antique furnitur

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Keeping The Old Pieces

One of the things that give life and color to our home are the furniture. I am very particular with the furniture that I have at home. Choosing the best kind and the latest furniture will depend if you could afford to buy the latest trend. But with the economic crisis that we are going through right now, it is always advisable that you consider some things first before buying new pieces for your home. If they aren't old enough, polishing them might just help. Not only could you save money, but you will still have that favorite furniture of yours.

Link: New Furniture for the New Year? (new furniture); The Fu