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| Modern example of American Federal architecture |
The Federal period was
the American's version of Neoclassicism. Furniture designers such as
Hepplewhite and Sheraton from England made a huge impact on the way furniture
was constructed in America. Armchairs went through some change and daybeds
grew in popularity. Federal architecture was different from the preceding
Georgian colonial architecture with it having simpler exterior surfaces that
was flatter and smoother. Influences came from ancient Roman architecture
with the use of isolated panels, tablets, and friezes. The bald eagle was
a commonly used architectural motif.
THEN:
Duncan Phyfe was a
furniture designer from Scotland and is widely known for his exemplary
craftsmanship and ornamentation. Although he never created a new
furniture style, he implemented European trends into his work that
distinguished him and his furniture pieces to be renowned as an influential
example to this time period.
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| President Obama and a Phyfe Settee |
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