Arts and Crafts Style Furniture: Beautiful Simplicity

Arts and crafts style furniture was popular in their early 1900s,when at the same time the artistic movement of the same name took place.It is obvious that this time had arrived immediately after the Victorian days and everyone welcomed this period as it was a change form the old,outdated styles. The furniture made during this time was perhaps the most famous offering of this movement and is still in great demand to this day. You will commonly hear Arts and Crafts style called Mission style, although no one really knows why.

Some experts will tell you that the name Mission style comes from the fact that the furniture performed a specific function or mission. Other experts will tell you that the style was inspired by the design of actual missions in California. The man who many deem the father of this movement, Gustav Stickley, called the furniture and homes Craftsman style. You may sometimes hear the term Craftsman used to describe this style today although Mission is the most widely recognized and used word to describe the Arts and Crafts style.

Wood was, and is, very important to this style of furniture. Rich, dark hardwoods like oak and cherry are the preferred types. The main characteristic of this style is its simplicity. Pieces featured geometric shapes, straight lines and little to no decorative ornamentation. Focus was on function and quality. The beauty of this furniture is found in its strength and the gleaming tones of its polished wood. Classic might be the best word used to describe this furniture style. It looks just as good and is just as popular in homes today as it was a century ago.

Arts and Crafts style furniture is perfect for any home. It is designed to be durable and long-lasting. The beautiful, gleaming woods used to craft the furniture looks incredible in any home and goes with any color scheme. It is easy to work these simple pieces into any decor style. Many people incorporate a bit of Victorian style around their Mission furniture to add romantic flair. Floral patterned wallpaper, colorful area rugs and lush bouquets of flowers placed in crystal vases around the room add some sophistication and charm to this simple style. Or, go for a more Southwestern look with textured walls and warm colors like terra cotta and burnt umber. No matter what you choose, it is likely to look fantastic set against this type of furniture!

Copyright 2007 Janice J. Sterling - All Rights Reserved

Arts And Crafts News:
Do any of you use any arts and crafts ideas to save money at .
Do any of you use any arts and crafts ideas to save money for Christmas gifts?..

Arts and Crafts - Washington Post

Arts and Crafts
Washington Post, United States - Nov 5, 2008
Art show to benefit the children. Silent auction at 6 pm Refreshments and music. Free. 703-777-5498. GOOSE CREEK RUGGERS,6:30-8:45 pm second Thursdays, .
..

Crafts and culture meet - San Angelo Standard Times

Crafts and culture meet
San Angelo Standard Times, tx - 13 hours ago
In addition to ceramics, other Japanese arts and crafts included oragami, sumi-e (Japanese ink painting), kite making and sansuiga, or landscape painting. .
..

Deseret News (Salt Lake City) - United Methodists plan fall festival
October 25, 2008 -- There will be a Youth Contemporary Worship Service on Sunday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 South. The theme is...

Holiday fairs - Foster's Daily Democrat

Holiday fairs
Foster's Daily Democrat, NH - 3 hours ago
15 in the Rochester Community Center, 10 am-3 pm The fair will feature high quality, original arts and crafts from local artisans. .
Area craft fairs Portsmouth Herald News
Church news Foster's Daily Democrat
all 5 news articles
..

NKY Man Admits To Arts, Crafts Festival Scam (WLWT-TV Cincinnati)
An area man who promoted arts and crafts festivals to vendors but didn't put on the events has been sentenced...

Craft Center silent art auction to begin today - The California Aggie Online

Craft Center silent art auction to begin today
The California Aggie Online, CA - Nov 7, 2008
. flameworking, jewelry, screen printing, photography, textiles, metalwork, welding, woodwork, painting, drawing, mixed media and other arts and crafts. .
..

Knit and Felt Purses go to a Arts and Crafts Show
What a day. I displayed 6 of my purses/bags at a church craft show, and sold one. I met so many neat people. People who knit, people who used to and people who want to. It was amazing how many conversations I had with ladies who could ...

Arts And Crafts
Batik,Crafting Gourds,Silk-Screen,Printing,Mask Making,Terrariums,Wire Art,Plaster Crafts,Plastic Crafts,Decoupage,Paper Crafts,Basketry,Leather Crafts,Decorative Painting,Collage,Jewelry,Flower Making,Dough Art,Antiqueing,Pottery ...

13th Annual Christmas Merry Marketplace Arts & Crafts Show . - MarketWatch

13th Annual Christmas Merry Marketplace Arts & Crafts Show .
MarketWatch - Nov 5, 2008
GIDDINGS, Texas, Nov 05, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The 13th Annual Christmas Merry Marketplace Arts & Crafts Show is a wonderful place to find gift .
..

It's time for craft fairs - Modesto Bee

It's time for craft fairs
Modesto Bee, CA - 22 hours ago
Christmas in the Country -- Arts and crafts by 12 artisans. 9 am-4 pm today; 10 am- 3 pm Sunday. 668 N. Blossom Road, Waterford. Free. .
MUSIC AND ARTS Modesto Bee
all 3 news articles
..

Independent, The (London) - GWYTHER IRWIN
October 24, 2008 -- Artist and teacher who forged a reputation as Britain's foremost collagist When Gwyther Irwin participated in the ICA's exhibition "Three...

Independent, The (London) - FIVE BEST { Exhibitions }
October 27, 2008 -- BYZANTIUM 330-1453 (ROYAL ACADEMY, LONDON) One thousand years of the Byzantine Empire, seen through a treasure trove of more than 300 objects...

MCC arts & crafts fair Nov. 22 - Valley Dispatch

MCC arts & crafts fair Nov. 22
Valley Dispatch, MA - Nov 7, 2008
BEDFORD -- Get an early start on your holiday shopping at Middlesex Community College's 14th annual arts & crafts fair, which will be held Nov. .
..

Business Wire - Oriental Trading Company Announces "Make the World More Fun" Contest Winner
October 29, 2008 -- Winner Suzanne Axelbank Receives Grand Prize of $10,000 with another $10,000 in Cash and Product for the Organization of Her Choice OMAHA, Neb. --...

Calico Arts and Crafts Show this weekend (The Moultrie Observer)
Quitman artist Alison Wider returns to the Calico Arts and Crafts Show this weekend as the shows featured artist...

Technorati Tags: ,