The American Period

As America was just being formed into its own nation after the split from the English rule, their own architecture and design style started to form as well. The federal style was the American Neoclassical, and various English and French publications were responsible for the formation of the Federal style. A few characteristics of the federal style were armchairs that had curved arm rests and straight legs, daybeds, Neoclassical motifs, and motif of the American Eagle. Duncan Phyfe was a craftsman who created superb furniture during this time. One of his most known pieces is his daybed which had rolled arms and cornucopia legs. Another designer/craftsman during this time was Lambert Hitchcock who was known for the Hitchcock chair. This chair has a woven cane or rush seats, black with gold paint, and stenciled designs.

The Shakers produced their own design style as well that was much more simplistic and focused on  simplicity and utility over ornamentation. They lived in rounded barns that were built into hillsides and the interiors were sparse, clean, and well ordered.

Phyfe Sofa 

Hitchcock chair 

Shaker chairs 

Modern Application

Phyfe Sofa in a modern day living room. 

A Hitchcock chair is used in this small bathroom. 

Shaker style kitchen. 

Peer Reviews:
Haley gave such a good overview of the American period and focused in on the Victorian Period. She shared some really great examples as well as modern day examples that were great.