The England Furniture: The Furniture of Kings and Queens

How can you sort out the different types of furniture from the UK region? It's important to know that the different styles of antique British furniture are based on the English monarch who reigned during that era. While some overlapping existed in the different types of furniture from England, one of the most distinguishing characteristics was the legs of the pieces. The evolution of antique england furniture pieces is evident in the uniqueness of the legs. Here are some of the most popular styles of antique furniture pieces from England: 

1. Carolean

This time period featured furniture with tall chairs whose backs and seats were caned, and which were adorned with cherubs. 

2. Chippendale

This time period became famous for its furniture with claw and ball feet.

3. Cromwell

Furniture pieces made during era were constructed from walnut and oak. Also, they were accented using bone, ivory, or mother-of-pearl inlays. 

4. Hepplewhite

This period included pieces whose scale was smaller than those of other pieces. 

5. Jacobean

During this period, walnut and oak were the most popular types of wood used to construct furniture. 

6. Regency

The most distinguishing characteristic during this period was the legs of the furniture. At first, the legs resembled a saber. However, later in the period they straightened out.

7. Tudor

Furniture made during this period was often constructed from used oak wood. It featured inlays constructed from pricey wood, and ornate carvings. 

8. William and Mary

The legs of the furniture had "knees," and were adored with carvings made of shells. 

9. William IV

Legs were also important during this era. The period of William IV furniture featured legs that were both carved and tapered. 

So as you can see, the types of antique england furniture styles varied quite extensively. By recognizing the different ones, you can determine which ones you fancy the most. 

While there's nothing wrong with purchasing reproductions, it's crucial to know the difference between those pieces, and genuine antique england furniture pieces. The best way to determine this is by how the furniture piece is constructed. For instance, the earliest periods of English furniture included pieces that weren't constructed using nails. Instead, they were notched, while wooden dowels held those notches in place. Also, while nails were later used to piece together the furniture pieces, it's important to note that those nails were handmade. Thus, their form was unlike the uniform nails of today.

If you purchase an original piece of English furniture, it's important to avoid placing modern furniture polish on it. That's because such polish can damage the wood, thus reducing the piece's value. Instead, you should add paste wax in order to maintain the piece's finish.

The various periods of england furniture have produced some of the loveliest pieces in world history.  You can make history yourself by buying an original or reproduction.