Charles ii period furniture book

This section is from the book the practical book of period furniture, by harold donaldson eberlein and abbot mcclure. How charles ii used art to bolster britains struggling monarchy. The federal period in the henry francis du pont winterthur museum winterthur book charles f. The creative duo charles eames 19071978 and ray kaiser eames. The sovereign and his heir charles ii and james, by policy if not by conviction, were religious tolerationists even more in the empire than in england. The civil wars of the midseventeenth century sent many english noblemen, as well as king charles ii, to safety on the continent, and when they returned in 1660 and after, they renewed their enthusiasm for domestic decoration, bringing with them tastes and artists from the netherlands and france. Dec 16, 2010 after the restoration in 1660, when charles ii came to the throne, there was a complete repudiation of the puritan ideals and way of living. This book is for those who are really into this era of high style early english furniture. Restoration style, also known as carolean style from the name carolus latin for charles, refers to the decorative and literary arts that became popular in england from the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 under charles ii reigned from 1660. When charles ii returned from exile in 1660, the puritan severity of the commonwealth. When a passion for collecting antique furniture first swept america, and prizes were plucked from attics.

The preceding period of the protectorate and the civil wars, came to be known as the interregnum 16491660. The period of english history when king charles ii restored the period of time in ancient rome under the emperor octavian. The restoration of the stuart monarchy in the kingdoms of england, scotland and ireland took place in 1660 when king charles ii returned from exile in europe. Restoration literature, english literature written after the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 following the period of the commonwealth. Restoration style, also known as carolean style from the name carolus latin for charles, refers to the decorative and literary arts that became popular in england from the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 under charles ii reigned from 1660 to 1685 until the late 1680s.

Timeline for english antique furniture periods charlecote antiques. Our appraisals archive contains thousands of antiques roadshow appraisal videos and valuable information spanning nearly 20 years worth of series episodes. Charles ii carolean furniture history geoffrey warwick. Full text of the practical book of period furniture. Charles ii and the english restoration the stuarts. Out of respect for charles s wishes, no book on them was published during their lifetime. It is a literary accomplishment to write a detailed and wellresearched biography so that it reads like a rollicking piece of great fiction. Restoration furniture english period furniture restoration furniture 16601688. This was used to create supports for furniture and architectural woodwork.

The project gutenberg ebook of chats on old furniture, by arthur. Charles ii and his court had spent years in exile in the fashionable centres of france and holland and had learnt to admire the styles of furniture. Charles ii, known as the merry monarch, abandoned the strict religious policies of his father and grandfather, pursuing a policy of christian toleration and nonenforcement of laws against. With charles ii back on the throne in 1660, the country was opened to dutch and french influence with many highlyskilled furniture makers settling in england. Full text of the practical book of period furniture, treating of furniture of the english, american colonial and postcolonial and principal french periods see other formats. Shop charles x furniture at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of charles x and other authentic period furniture. Restoration furniture style was at the time of the return of the court from its tenyear exile. Inside the isolating boarding school days of prince charles growing up, prince charles struggled to please his parents and to fill a role that was against his nature.

Thomas chippendale wrote a book of furniture designs, gentlemen and. A concise history of early american period furniture. A european intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th cen. New types of furniture introduced in this period include cabinets on stands.

During the period 1649 to 1660, england was a republic governed by oliver cromwell, the lord protector. A bravura biography paints a masterly portrait of charles ii, says geraldine bedell. William hogarth and elizabeth gaskell are just a few of her fortunate subjects would take up the ofttold tale of charles ii s restoration to the british throne. Some literary historians speak of the period as bounded by the reign of charles ii 166085, while others prefer to include within its scope the writings produced during the reign of. But by some collectors the period is held to extend to james ii.

But with the return of the monarchy under charles ii, carolean furniture once again became more ornate, characterized by intricate carved stretchers and colourful upholstery with tasselled trim. During the period 1649 to 1660, england was a republic governed by oliver. The restoration of charles is son, charles ii, to the throne in 1660 ushered in a period of great opulence in english art, architecture and design. King charles ii by arthur bryant, 1931 online research. While his time in europe would have exposed him to a variety of styles of clothing, he would also have developed ideas about how a king of england should dress. The 100 best furniture books, such as eames, spruce, habitat, wanderlust, fairy.

Apr 12, 2019 le corbusier was born charles edouard jeanneretgris in switzerland on october 6, 1887. Xxi, charles ii chairs in varying styles in carving, 43. All the products listed on our site are from dealers throughout the uk and worldwide, giving you access to a large variety of antique and vintage furniture stores. Furniture remained heavy but with more carving and fine detail became fashionable, notably in the sculpture of grinling gibbons. How charles ii used art to bolster britains struggling. In addition to conveniently providing the title for the period, the restoration of charles ii has a particularly defining influence on the literature that was written in the second half of the. The book focuses on the first 10 years of his reign, on. The kings clothing choices 166085 as a young man, charles ii experienced civil war and the abolition of the english monarchy, which resulted in his exile. There are 12 predominant periods of american furniture styles, although many have subgenres which may have been popular but shortlived. American woodworking styles have been through a number of periods, and each was heavily influenced by the available materials of the region as well as the pieces being built by english and french craftsmen. Furniture of the period was decorated with floral marquetry, walnut, and velvet upholstery and included carvings and gilding. The sovereign and his heir charles ii and james, by policy if not by conviction, were.

Louis, missouri, charles eames as a young man worked for engineers and manufacturers, anticipating his lifelong interest in mechanics. During charles iis reign, the typical decoration for chairs was a crown and. Mar 14, 2014 the practical book of period furniture. Jun 17, 2015 charles and ray eames, perhaps the most famous partnership of 20thcentury america, did pioneering work in furniture, film, architecture and exhibition design. Antique side tables, 17thc dry oak charles ii period side table c.

Charles ii ascended to the throne in 1660 bringing to an end englands republic and the return of monarchy. What is termed the queen anne period of furniture may be. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. King charles ii ascended to the throne after a period of monarchical upheaval in england, bringing with him french and dutch baroque inspiration from his time in exile. I have attempted to write this book from first principles, adam bowett writes in the preface. Dec 26, 2017 how charles ii used art to bolster britains struggling monarchy. Strictly speaking, only furniture of the days of james i. The seventeenth century oak side table having a threeplank top with chip carved frieze above gun barrel and incised turned legs to block feet and conforming stretchers, the whole in beautifully dry aged condition, surviving from charles ii period england.

Restoration furniture english period history characteristics. This clock was made by thomas tompion, of london, a famous maker, who lived in the last half of the seventeenth century and died in 17. After the restoration he served charles ii and james ii and wrote a number of books. Antonia frasers, king charles ii is, like her other fabulous historical nonfiction works, such a book. The scholarship and reseach of many sources not extensivly used before has. Antique furniture uk vintage furniture for sale online. This represents the simplicity of designs in the 17th century. Find english period furniture by hayward, charles h at biblio. Restoration period, or charles ii furniture carolean, brought the english furniture tradition back into line with european design movements and reestablished the connection between furniture and architecture in an emphatic, often extreme manner, after the years of puritan austerity in the 1600s and represents the beginning of the english.