During our lifetime and that of
our parents we have experienced
innovations in technology unlike
anything witnessed by mankind
before. As we look back on the 20th
century it will certainly be
remembered for its technological
revolution, just as the 19th century is
remembered for its industrial
revolution. Likewise, during the 18th
century there was a cultural
revolution. It was a magical time that
left as its legacy great classics in
music, painting, architecture, and
furniture design.
In 1754 English cabinetmaker
Thomas Chippendale published a
book of furniture designs based on
ancient Greek rules for balance and
proportion. Chippendale's book was
widely distributed throughout the
American colonies. In Virginia
cabinetmakers simplified
Chippendale's designs to suit the
restrained tastes of 18th century
Virginians. This style variation
became known as "the neat and plain
manner."
our parents we have experienced
innovations in technology unlike
anything witnessed by mankind
before. As we look back on the 20th
century it will certainly be
remembered for its technological
revolution, just as the 19th century is
remembered for its industrial
revolution. Likewise, during the 18th
century there was a cultural
revolution. It was a magical time that
left as its legacy great classics in
music, painting, architecture, and
furniture design.
In 1754 English cabinetmaker
Thomas Chippendale published a
book of furniture designs based on
ancient Greek rules for balance and
proportion. Chippendale's book was
widely distributed throughout the
American colonies. In Virginia
cabinetmakers simplified
Chippendale's designs to suit the
restrained tastes of 18th century
Virginians. This style variation
became known as "the neat and plain
manner."
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| History and Design |
This plain style, with its lack of ornamentation, must rely on clean lines, crisp details, and graceful
proportions for it's beauty. This reliance on the bare essentials of design requires a bold commitment
on the part of the designer. If his proportions are off, there is no ornamentation to hide the
awkwardness of his mistake. At The Virginia Table Company we are proud to keep this Southern
design tradition alive.
proportions for it's beauty. This reliance on the bare essentials of design requires a bold commitment
on the part of the designer. If his proportions are off, there is no ornamentation to hide the
awkwardness of his mistake. At The Virginia Table Company we are proud to keep this Southern
design tradition alive.
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