Furniture History (Part 7) : George III style furniture 1760 - 1820

George III was the grandson of George II. He was born in 1738 and reigned from 1760 until 1811 over the United Kingdom. The Prince of Wales, George IV, acted as Regent for the next 9 years until the death of George III in 1820.

Mahogany was the preferred wood. Painted satinwood and giltwood expressed the English interpretation of Rococo.

Chair

Desk

Chest of Drawer

Dresser

Bookcase

Secretare

Display

Barometer

Furniture History (Part 6) : George II style furniture 1727 - 1760

George II, born in 1683, was king in Great Britain from 1727 until his death in 1760.

Mahogany replaced walnut as the fashionable wood. mahogany furniture furniture is dark reddish and did n't need varnishing.

Mirror

 Chair and Sofa

Table