There are many types of reproduction antique furniture available in today’s market. Reproduction French Furniture is just one of the many options available to adorn your home at an affordable price. French furniture is steeped in the country’s history with an ever-prevailing sense of style running through each piece.
Reproduction French furniture can be found taking it’s inspiration from many eras of French history. The Medieval years, between the 10th and 15th centuries introduced ornate Gothic pieces – oversized benches and tables made from French Oak furnished homes with rich, busy tapestries decorating the surrounding walls. This period brought with it the chunky carving which you will often see in reproduction pieces, often depicting religious scenes and symbols. Next on the timeline was the Renaissance period with heavy Roman influence and much of the furniture such as dressers and chests actually resembled replica buildings in its ornate design.
Different styles followed, each taking its influence from political issues of the era and reflecting it in the homes of the French population. The history of French furniture design is rich and an intriguing topic of research. Every piece has a story to tell and it can be as much fun finding out about the history of your piece as it is with owning it.
Imagine the scene: a special meal for two, the dining table set with a stunning baroque candelabra, dripping with delicate crystals reflecting the worn paint of the French dresser in the corner. In the hallway an ornate Bergere grandmother clock chimes gently and you rise from the gold gilt library chair to check on the oven. You haven’t just stepped out of a Thomas Hardy novel, you’ve just been shopping for the fabulous reproduction French furniture which now graces your home!
Yes, we all deserve a little luxury in our lives and buying the real deal is not an option for many of us. If you don’t happen to have had a windfall lately, it might just be worth popping down to your trusted furniture store and seeing what they have in the way of reproduction furniture. There are many eras covered, depending on what style you wish to achieve in your home - Art Deco, Edwardian, Georgian…there is a style to suit everyone and French Reproduction Furniture takes opulence to another level. It makes your reproduction piece look like it cost a fortune - the only person who has to know that it didn’t is you!
It used to be that auction houses were full of dusty relics that were over-priced and destined only for displaying behind glass in an equally dusty museum. But pop along to your local auction house now and you may be surprised. Reproduction French Furniture is having its day and you should take the opportunity to jump on the bandwagon while these gorgeous piece are around at an affordable price.
The benefits of reproduction furniture over the real thing are numerous – price being a very important factor. In these times of recession, everybody is having to cut back and affording the real thing in antiques is a luxury that few people can afford right now. By purchasing a reproduction piece, you are still able to have exquisite hand carved furniture at just a fraction of the price. Another benefit is the use of modern materials used to recreate antique-effect furniture which in turn creates a stronger, more durable finish than existed in original antiques.
Don’t let your budget be confined to within the walls of your home either - with the warmer weather moving in, there’s a fantastic range of garden reproduction furniture for those who appreciate the benefits of outdoor living. So, whether you choose to brave the great outdoors this Spring or curl up in the comfort of your living room, there’s sure to be a piece of Reproduction French Furniture to suit you.
