18th Century Traditional Furniture

Furniture makers often use this term to describe a broad range of styles appearing during the 18th century. The 18th century furniture style encompasses a broad range of sub styles like Queen Anne, Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Federal Style.

18th century styles generally use mahogany wood and have brass drawer/door pulls.. The lines of the furniture tend toward elegance and sensuous curves.
Prominent design styles from this period

Chippendale
Named after British designer and cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale, who published his furniture designs in "The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director" in 1754. The Chippendale style dominated American furniture until the 1770s and is known for its   exquisite and extensive carving. A characteristic feature of Chippendale style furniture is the cabriole leg.

Hepplewhite
Popular from late 1700's to about 1820, The Hepplewhite style is a neoclassical style of furniture designed by the English cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite His style is characterized by light, curvilinear forms, painted or inlaid decoration, and distinctive details such as slender tapering legs and the spade foot. In America it was used extensively in Carolinas, Maryland, New England, New York, and Virginia.

Sheraton
The furniture style was named for English designer Thomas Sheraton. The Sheraton style was inspired by the Louis XVI style and features round tapered legs, fluting and most notably contrasting veneer inlays.

Federal
Federal style furniture was prominent from the years from 1790 through 1820. The style is formal with rich colors, elegant lines and dark woods. Intricate workmanship and inlays of different types of wood, or of wood scorched to give areas of light and dark contrasts is typical of federal style furniture...