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Scandinavian Contemporary (1960-1990)
A simple utilitarian design style in natural wood popularized by Danish and Swedish designers.|
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- Appearance
- Straight lines, simple design, and little ornamentation.
- Chair Arms
- Straight.
- Chair Back Material
- Wood
- Chair Back Shape
- Flat horizontal top rail.
- Chair Leg
- Splayed - legs with a concave shape.
- Straight
- Tapered
- Turned
- Chair Seat Material
- Wood
- Chair Seat Shape
- Square
- Drawer Pull
- Mushroom-shaped wooden knob.
- Finish
- Oil varnish
- Stain
- Wax
- Foot
- Continuation of leg.
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Hardware Material
- Wood
- Joint
- Dovetail
- Mortise and tenon
- Line
- Gentle curving lines
- Straight lines
- Motif
- None
- Ornamentation
- Clear finish that emphasizes the grain.
- Proportion
- Moderate
- Resembles
- Arts and Crafts
- Shaker
- Underbracing
- Limited usage.
- Upholstery
- Upholstery on most seating pieces and chair arms and backs.
- Wood
- Ash
- Birch
- Black walnut
- Elm
- Hickory
- Mahogany
- Maple
- Oak
- Teak
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