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Art Nouveau
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Art Nouveau (1910-1930)
The Art Nouveau style is a naturalistic style characterized by intricately detailed patterns and curving lines. |
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Appearance
 | Heavily Ornamented - Elaborate ornamentation. (Art Nouveau style shown) |
Chair Arms
 | Curved - Arms curved outward. |
 | Outward Flare - Arms have slight outward curve. |
Chair Back Material
 | Upholstered - Cushioned and fabric covered. |
 | Wood - Solid wood, horizontal slats, vertical slats, or vertical splats. |
Chair Back Shape
 | Balloon - Balloon-shaped chair back, rounded at the top and tapering to the seat. |
 | Bentwood - Curved pieces of wood. |
 | Top Rail - Simple, flat horizontal top rail. |
Chair Leg
 | Round - Round, usually shaped or turned leg. |
 | Square - Flat surfaced leg on all sides. |
 | Straight - Straight leg, vertical to chair seat. |
 | Tapered - Straight leg gradually decreasing in width. |
Chair Seat Material
 | Cane - Woven rattan. |
 | Upholstered - Cushioned and covered with fabric. |
 | Wood - Various types of wood. |
Chair Seat Shape
 | Curved - Circular or rounded seat. |
 | Horseshoe - Horseshoe shaped seat with a rounded front. |
 | Square - Square shaped seat. |
Drawer Pull
 | Rectangular Plate with Bail - Rectangular back plate of solid stamped brass, often with canted corners and an oval bail handle. The size varies from 3 to 4 inches wide to 2 to 2.5 inches high. |
Fabric
 | Brocade - Rich, heavily woven fabric with a raised design, often with gold or silver thread. |
 | Damask - Medium weight, glossy fabric with a reversible pattern and a figured intricate weave, often of linen, cotton, silk, or wool. |
 | Leather - Material made from the tanning of animal hides. |
 | Linen - Fabric made from the fiber of the flax plant. |
 | Mohair - Fabric made from the angora goat. |
 | Tapestry - Heavy weight fabric with decorative designs. |
 | Velvet - Woven pile fabric that is soft and sturdy, often made of silk with blends of cotton, nylon, and rayon. |
Finish
 | Lacquer - Tough, adherent finish which can be clear or pigmented. |
 | Oil Varnish - Clear finish that emphasized the grain of the wood. |
 | Paint - Opaque, pigmented finish that obscures the grain of the wood. |
Foot
 | Continuation of leg - Leg does not terminate into a foot. |
Hardware Material
 | Brass - Yellowish metal made from copper and zinc. |
 | Chrome - Grayish-white metal made from chromium. |
Joint
 | Dovetail - An interlocking wood joint in which a series of wedge-shaped projections fits into a series of alternating grooves. |
Line
 | Cyma or S-Curve - S-shaped curve, partly concave and partly convex. |
 | Slight Curve - Gently curving lines. |
Motif
 | Floral - Flowers. |
 | Foliage - Leaves or vines. |
 | Tulip - Cup-shaped flower. |
Ornamentation
 | Carving - Cutting or chipping the surface of wood to create a shape or design. |
 | Inlay - Contrasting material set into the surface of wood to create a shape or design. |
 | Marquetry - Combinations of veneer used to create pictures or patterns. |
Proportion
 | Medium - Moderate dimensions. (Queen Anne style shown) |
Underbracing
 | Moderate - Moderately proportioned stretchers. (William and Mary style shown) |
Wood
 | Beech - Light brown American hardwood with a flecked grain. |
 | Black Walnut - Dark brown American hardwood with a wide range of figures. |
 | Mahogany - Red-brown South American and African hardwood. |
 | Oak - Gray-brown American hardwood. |
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