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The Georgian era in Britain is eponymous to the first British monarchs of the House of Hanover – George’s I to IV, who reigned from 1714 to 1830. The era is perhaps most recognised for the strong architectural style that emerged characterised by strict geometrical arrangements and classical motifs.
- Stunning walnut dining set – Italian marquetry table and 10 George II style chairs
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- I hope the photos do this stunning set some justice, it’s certainly more impressive in the flesh – fit for a king and queen
In terms of furniture and cabinet design these references manifested themselves in the tables, chairs and cabinets of the eras. George Bullock was a famous cabinet maker of the Georgian era and his design for intricately cast table bases was popular.
The Georgian pedestal dining table used a used a leaf system – extra sections of table (normally 24 inches long) can be added to suit different dining occasions. Georgian dining tables were commonly crafted from walnut and period ones are highly sought after.
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