1840–1900

Renaissance Revival

The newly rich, carving their own history

The newly wealthy commissioning their own history: heavy carved oak, strapwork, and a confidence that comes from being able to afford the reference.

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Strapwork and grotesque carving, oak left heavy, and a scale that assumes a large hall.

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