Rococo Revival was the most popular furniture style at the middle of the 19th century, when it was commonly called ANTIQUE or FRENCH. The style originated a century earlier at the court of Louis XV in France. It is characterized by sinuous curving lines, like the”S” shape leg called cabriole or the “C” shell often carved into the design. Naturalistic elements, such as foliage, flowers, fruit and nuts were skillfully chiseled into the walnut, mahogany or rosewood. Parlor furniture in the Rococo Revival style was comfortable. Balloon-backed ladies chairs were shaped to complement a female figure.Tufted upholsterey hid the newly patented coiled springs that provide a soft seat. |