One look at colonial furniture styles and you are compelled to acknowledge and admire their singularity of purpose. Be it early colonial furniture styles, colonial revival style furniture or even the hugely popular post colonial furniture styles- they are all united in their alacrity to impact the onlooker fervidly.
Post colonial furniture pieces, just like their early colonial cousins are essentially items of contemporary furniture with a classic appeal. Their traditional styling, with neat uncomplicated lines and impeccable craftsmanship add a whole new dimension to a modern home. They are true heirloom keepsakes that you’re sure to pick up even if you’re not building a statuesque colonial house.
Each Piece Has A Story To Tell
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The Classic Antique Appeal Of Post Colonial Style Furniture Adds Immense Value To The Interiors Of A Modern House
A well-deserved holiday is the best way to rejuvenate and suffuse oneself with a flood of wonderful memories. That’s exactly what my neighbor expected to do on her maiden trip to York Harbor in Maine, a modern town that pays rich tributes to its colonial antecedents.
What started out like a lazy, self-indulgent tour, caused more than a gearshift inside her. She was completely bowled over by the antique appeal of quaint17th century colonial houses and imposing buildings, schools and hostelry, replete with classic architectural design.
The simple yet style-rich bungalows had more than just a token import on her mind. But above all, what she did find exceptionally intriguing was the fascinating array of post colonial style furniture and artifacts. Looking more spectacular than their dazzling impressions on paper, each piece painted a resplendent image of the glorious past.
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I have a set: one oval table, 2 captain chairs (have arm handles) and four other chairs (without handles). It has a leaf for extension if needed.
There is a matching Hutch. On the top of the hutch are glass cabinets on the right and left. Then there is a shelf in the middle.
On the bottom there are two cabinets, left and right and in the middle of these 3 drawers. It is Colonial America, Ethan Allen Design. This is the dining set I grew up with. It was purchased in 1960 when we moved into our first home that my Mom and Dad bought. Read more »
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February 15, 2010 1:53 am | 
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