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Georgian Style History: This times period was named after King George I and it has had a significant influence on almost all other furnishing styles. This was a combination of a number of other styles such as rococo; lots of scrolls, flowers, ribbons, and was a favorite of the rich, young and French and Englishmen.

Style: The Georgian style takes the straight lines and symmetry of the Palladian style, the best of the French influence in rococo, together with Gothick and chinoiserie, mixed them with a touch of the orient, and blended a certain look which we now call Georgian

Influences: Another reason why Georgian style has lasted and had so much influence was the beauty of its furniture. Furniture designers such as Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhit have had a lasting effect on furniture ideas and designs.

