18th Century English Room


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18th Century English Room
The seventeenth and eighteenth centuries witnessed a remarkable transformation of daily life and domestic decoration in England due to availabilty of products & materials thanks to international trade coming in from continental Europe, the Far East, and North America. Italian Renaissance gave shape to interior design although England was far behind the rest of the world after HenryVIII renounced the popes authority and had us estranged from Italy and the rest of Catholic Europe. The increase in trade between England and the Far East also brought with it a fascination for all things Chinese . The chair below was actually made in England, but is decorated in imitation of Chinese lacquer, and the central splat bears an image of a mandarin with an umbrella.


Period pieces are becoming ever popular once again, the attention to detail in furnishings, playful colours & beautiful florals are all playing a large part in the country style home. We often now see rosy pinks and crisp greens teamed with richer colours like reds that were seen in 18th-century English living rooms. The modern take is a decadent interior that’s both lustrous and cozy.





4 comments:

  1. Unknown31 August 2011 at 05:10

    I really like the detailing in furniture. It looks even better if you mix a little of modern with century style decor.

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  2. somewhere on the avenue31 August 2011 at 06:22

    Have to admit its a bit to grand for me, but saying that I do like to see panelling, which can also work in a small house. x

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  3. Anonymous31 August 2011 at 07:39

    I tend to have less, in furnishings, but I would difinitely love to give the room, in the last photo, a try. It's beautiful!

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  4. beachvintage.com31 August 2011 at 15:45

    Geez i love that sofa with the nmismatched cushions, especially the red striped one.

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