http://thediningroomchairs.com The Best Deals On Antique And Traditional Dining Room Chairs Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:00:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 http://thediningroomchairs.com/archives/louis-xvi-rounded-dining-chairs http://thediningroomchairs.com/archives/louis-xvi-rounded-dining-chairs#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:09:11 +0000 Admin http://thediningroomchairs.com/?p=130 Louis XVI style fell between 1774–1793, which was at the time the tale end of Rococo and the beginning of Neoclassicism. Neoclassicaism was reflected in the architecture, painting, and sculptures, so the styles gravitated towards something opposite than the ornate rococo.  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. (Read More.....)

]]> Louis XVI style fell between 1774–1793, which was at the time the tale end of Rococo and the beginning of Neoclassicism. Neoclassicaism was reflected in the architecture, painting, and sculptures, so the styles gravitated towards something opposite than the ornate rococo.  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. (Read More.....)

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