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Dylan's Furniture Styles Article

Essex County Cupboard by Peter Follansbee (2021) Essex County Cupboard This cupboard is a modern reproduction of a 17th century New England era cupboard. Some of its medieval-era characteristics are that the cupboard is very large, made of heavy oak, and ornately decorated, both in turnings and carvings. That much of the decoration is painted is very much in the medieval influence as well. Even though many cupboards' details, like the bun feet and the egg / oval shape turnings are very 17th century style, I think the overall detailed look they create is very medieval fashion. To read an interesting blog post about Peter's cupboard & more about the style of cupboards from that era, click here "Tipsy" Cabinet "Tipsy" Cabinet by Wayne Halabourda (2024) To me, this Cabinet does not seem to be strongly influenced by the classical nor medi...

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