-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
Archives
Categories
Meta
Category Archives: Antiques
1930s Onwards
Many designs from the 1930s onwards were bland, with more features being mechanized, central heating becoming widespread and fewer fireplaces being built.Oil, gas or electric heating systems become more popular over the next few decades;the popularity of the open fire … Continue reading
The Modern Age
During the Edwardian period a more conventional approach to design was adopted.A natural progression of the Victorian style overlapped the distinctive Art Nouveau. Influenced by William Morris,Charle Annesley Voysey (1877-1941) developed the picturesque country home style,comfortable, opulent and more acceptable … Continue reading
Posted in Antiques
Leave a comment
Art Nouveau (c.1892-1905)
The life of Art Nouveau was relatively brief,yet it had a strong impact on twentieth century interiors,advancing the modern design movement and creating a truly international style.The foundations of modernism had been laid by William Morris and the Arts and … Continue reading
How to Create an Attractive Fireplace?
Using art for the purpose of decoration was the purpose of the art deco era. The designs made during the period could be identified by the sleek, clear lines and gorgeous curves. Liberal use of colours can also be attributed … Continue reading
Posted in Antiques
Tagged antique fireplaces, art deco fireplace, art deco fireplaces, original fireplaces
Leave a comment
Antique Fireplace Surrounds for What You Need
Basic Repair - Antique Fire places A few issues with antique fire places are usually not at all hard to repair, particularly if the maintenance is generally purely cosmetic. In case the framework of the fire place is really a … Continue reading
Art Deco Fireplace – A Brief Foreword
Using art for the purpose of decoration was the purpose of the art deco era. The designs made during the period could be identified by the sleek, clear lines and gorgeous curves. Liberal use of colours can also be attributed … Continue reading
Posted in Antiques
Tagged antique fireplaces, art deco fireplace, art deco fireplaces, original fireplaces
Leave a comment
