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LOUIS XIV -
Baroque furniture that accompanied the reign of Louis XIV in France from
1643 to 1715 was a somewhat reserved version of that style, featuring modest
rather than exaggerated curves. Furnishings and decoration reflected formal
grandeur. Decorative motifs, often boldly carved, included beasts from
mythology, garlands of fruit and flowers, animal forms, and the fleur-de-lis in
particular.
LOUIS XV - The more feminine
rococo style evolved during Louis XV's reign, from 1732 to 1774. It was
exemplified by diminutive scale, rounded edges, flowing lines, and freeform
ornamentation. Oriental lacquer and porcelain plaques were sometimes
incorporated into
veneers.
LOUIS XVI -
Neoclassical style came to the fore during the reign of Louis XVI, from 1774
to 1792, and with this revival, furniture became more rectilinear and geometric.
Cabriole legs, for example, gave way to cylindrical or square ones. Also in
reaction to earlier
rococo styles, decoration, though opulent, was restrained. Floral themes,
for instance, were replaced by architectural motifs.
LOVE SEAT - Double chair or small sofa, originally associated with
Queen Anne style.
LOWBOY - English low chest or table with drawers.
