American Furniture 🇺🇸

American furniture making has undergone various eras and fashion trends. There were 13 significant periods in American furniture history: Early American, Colonial, Pennsylvania Dutch, Federal, Sheraton, American Empire, Shaker, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, and Modern/Contemporary. French and British furniture design, as well as the materials that were available in each manufacturing region, had a significant influence on each of these styles. Many other styles also exist that cross over each of these. The following articles discuss aspects of American furniture design and its designers.

The Evolution of American Design Principles

The American Design Ethic combines functionality, innovation, and aesthetics, evolving from colonial craftsmanship to modern streamlined objects, reflecting societal values and cultural integration throughout history.Read More →

Gustav Stickley, a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, pioneered simplistic, functional furniture design, merging craftsmanship with natural materials to influence modern aesthetics and sustainability.Read More →