Furniture History (Part 10) : George Hepplewhite style furniture (1976)

George Hepplewhite style furniture

Died in 1786

George Hepplewhite was a cabinet and chair maker. He gave his name to a distinctive style of light, elegant furniture that was fashionable at the end of the 18th century. One characteristic that is seen in many of his designs is a shield-shaped chair back.

Satinwood and walnut were often used in his furniture. George Hepplewhite opened a shop in London. After he died in 1786 the business was carried on by his widow, Alice. In 1788 she published a book with about 300 of his designs: "The CabinetMaker and Upholsterer's Guide", which was first published in 1788 Reproductions of Hepplewhite designs continued through the following centuries.

                                                      

wardrobe

               

armchair

               

side table

               

side board

               

side cabinet

Gebyok, artistic wood carving Partition from Central Java

Gebyok is a boundary or partition between guess room (jogo satru) with the living room. Currently, gebyok are made variably in many sizes, which can be different with its standard size that assembled in the traditional house of Kudus. Gebyok is a boundary or partition between guess room (jogo satru) with the living room. Currently, gebyok are made variably in many sizes, which can be different with its standard size that assembled in the traditional house of Kudus.

The aim is to suit with the queries of the users which take its function as:

    Room decoration

    Boundary between area surrounding pools and the terrace of the house

    Partition between living room and rooms

    Background for relaxing room