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Because Industrial Revolution and Enlightenment spread throughout Europe from the 1700s, cultural changes focused on freedom, progress, files developed. Furthermore, archaeological discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum in 1748 were met with a rush of renewed desire for the lives and arts with the ancients. A new era of academia and artistic development began. Involvement in and look of the capital and Greece expanded, and for that reason, opulent and ornate rococo designs fell beyond fashion in support of a new movement called Neoclassicism.

This refined art movement drew inspiration from traditional design within a new, more contemporary approach. This movement of decorative art was represented in literature, music, visual art, as well as architecture through the Eighteenth century. These pieces of art pulled inspiration from ancient Greeks and Romans, causing architecture and artwork that exuded fine elegance and sophistication and may be thought to be valuable antiques.

Usually, many art historians would categorize this neoclassic style as using decorative motifs, detailing, and classical antiquity throughout its designs. However, unlike the prior ornate Rococo style or perhaps the reemergence in the Gothic furniture style, Neoclassical design featured a fairly easy and symmetric design that reflected the existing social and political environment of the time (and that is the influence that this English took to when building Regency style furniture).

Generally, neoclassical furnishings are identifiable by its usage of columns, gilt, classical reliefs, moderate ornamentation, and satin upholstery. Woods for example oak and walnut were commonly used within the furniture as well as mahogany veneer. The elaborate art of marquetry was often seen, showcasing impeccable attention to detail and pleasant designs. Rectangular shapes and right angles replaced the circular and rounded aspects of rococo and baroque styles. Even though neoclassical furnishings are all using a passion for antiquity, you can find variances in neoclassical periods. Join us today as we walk through one of the most important neoclassical furniture characteristics and style movements.

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