LATE Georgian period

LATE Georgian periodLATE GEORGIAN PERIOD

ENGLISH NEO-CLASSIC (1760-1810)Late Georgian Architecture dominated the scene during the early to mid 1800s. The characteristics lie within symmetry and simplicity.The late Georgian period of interior design was one of the first periods of design that was influenced by antiques.The late Georgian period of interiors was refined, symmetrical, balanced and sophisticated. It was a time of wonderfully crafted furnishings and worldly accessories.

It was a time of wonderfully crafted furnishings and worldly accessories

Rooms were grand in appearance, but not necessarily large in size and were, I guess you would say, moderately formal.

Colors were vivid yet pleasant and lively and plaster replaced wood for moldings, with dados over patterned fabrics or scenic wallpapers.

Moldings and plasterwork were normally white and the ceilings were the same.

Doors

Doors were paneled and could even have a curve to them if the room was circular in nature.WindowsThe windows were tall with large rectangular panes, although bay windows came about during this period as well.Windows were covered either in a heavier drapery fabric with sheers underneath and may have had a cornice or lambrequin topping them. This is also the time when roller blinds came about.

Fabrics

The fabrics of the time were lighter than in the past and the method of wood-blocking or copper-plate printing of designs onto the fabrics came about.All the fabrics in a room now coordinated and chintzes, silks and damasks were popular.FlooringFlooring of the time was either marble, stone or polished oak and covered with area carpets.

Lighting

Candelabras and chandeliers of crystal, brass or bronze were used not only for lighting, but as decorative items.Famous Designers

ROBERT ADAM

GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE

THOMAS SHERATONThe Designer who designs everything!Introduces the idea of CONTINUITY OF DESIGN, in which everything are coordinated to present a unified whole.Also introduces the idea of carrying one or more elements or motifs throughout the design. ROBERT ADAM

GEORGE HEPPLEWHITEGeorge Hepplewhites furniture tends to backs that are ovals, hearts, camel, wheel, squares and shields with tapered legs(round or square) often fluted or treated with compound classic forms.Smaller in scale and proportion then earlier styles., with emphasis on grace and elegance. Motifs are often mixed.

THOMAS SHERATONThomas Sheraton furniture tends to be rectilinear with highly innovative splat backs emphasizing geometric pattern and straight lines.BOTH display an infinite variety of inlayed design, mixed classical motifs and strong emphasis on negative space.