Lyres

lyres

Nov 25, 2008

French Empire

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Sumptuous and elaborate, the Empire style originated during Napoleon’s First Empire (1804-1815), and combined the grandeur and martial symbols of Rome with ancient Egyptian motifs and the elements of Greek architecture. (more...)

Nov 18, 2008

Sheraton

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The Sheraton style, named after English designer Thomas Sheraton, predominated from 1780 to 1820. It was marked by a refined delicacy derived from straight lines, convex corners and detailed carved designs incorporating shields, urns, fan shapes, lyres, leaves, and stars (more...)