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Baroque Furniture
It’s Baroque (1580-1680) was present in art and architecture of all European countries during that period. It was a style that had a profound impact on life in the West. The style originated in Italy in the sixteenth century and is characterized by an exuberant and ornate decoration. He was present at all church architecture (churches and cathedrals).
The Baroque had its own characteristics in each country. In architecture, the main types are the church and palace. Forms are a style of ornate, elaborate and fanciful. The main exponent of this style was Churriguera Joseph, who created works of art and therefore, its architectural style is called Churrigueresque.
Baroque furniture Features:
In the Baroque, accessories are the key elements: sculptures, carpets, tapestries, cushions, lamps, tables, wooden boxes or chests, vases and furniture worn.
The charm is in the accessories available in groupings of similar items in use, for example, decorative dolls, carvings, paintings, tables of different sizes. It is essential to achieve an effect of visual overload and multiplicity of details.
The decoration of this furniture is lush and weighty. Predominantly natural motifs and curved lines, characterized by the superimposition of ornamental elements which are turned columns and pilasters. The design is characterized by dynamism and expressiveness.
The furniture is true works of art worked in woods with lots of sizes, with gold and silver rolled aged, upholstery fabrics are rich and velvets, silks, satins and brocades, with highlights and vivid colors on the ocher ranges and green, reaching even to the oranges. Venetian glass mirrors with carved and gilded frames, large proportions are characteristic of this style.
Large pieces such as cabinets and drawers comfortable are dominated by curved lines. The chairs are carved worked with complex and have high backs. Part of upholstery is replaced by the grille and ornaments. French baroque furniture is distinguished from the rest of Europe for their elegance and more careful preparation.
The decoration of the baroque dining room has great importance, because it is the busiest room. They are solid and attractive furniture. Dining tables have legs richly carved. Cupboards with glass cases are used to protect the dishes and ornamental pieces of dust.
The furniture is complemented with wardrobes, chests and trunks. It is common to find very mixed hardwood worked with other materials such as ivory, bronzes, and other fine materials. The use of decorative elements such as turned columns, pediments curved, twisted, and archery is common.