What is associated with baroque in our time? They are pampered ladies in crinolines with high hairstyles, men in powdered wigs, luxurious palaces, parks with geometrically verified shapes and, of course, Louis XIV, the famous "King-Sun". Baroque - it's pomposity and pretentiousness, subordinate elegance. In this style, luxury is paraded.
Baroque furniture is always a work of art. It is provocative, expensive, with an abundance of small decorative details (wood carvings, stucco moldings), with gilded elements. She had to show the status of her owner eloquently. Baroque furniture lines are soft and plastic. Ornaments abound with plant elements, garlands.
Baroque and interior
Furniture for the living room in the Baroque style usually consists of a set - several objects that harmonize with each other. Very characteristic of the style is the use of a bent leg. Surfaces are mainly made from expensive wood: walnut (mahogany) and Ceylon black ehur (ebony), and are lacquered strongly. The bone is decorated (the famous marquetry "Bull" - inlay of tortoiseshell plates with brass and ebony) and precious metals. To the living room furniture baroque fit into the interior, it should be remembered that it requires space. Cabinets, beds, chests of drawers - all these are usually massive objects, saturated to the limit with details. In addition, the baroque style in the interior assumes the obligatory presence of a variety of ornaments - vases, figurines, mirrors in a gilded frame, so it is important not to overload the room with these details and observe moderation, otherwise baroque will become pseudobarachic kitsch.
Upholstered furniture in the Baroque style is distinguished by the high cost of upholstery fabrics, earlier as this was tapestries and eyeballs - a silk-based fabric with woven silver and gold threads patterns. In most cases fringe is used in decoration. For armchairs and sofas are characterized by soft armrests-rollers of curved shape.
Baroque furniture for the bathroom in our time is represented by gilded mirrors , curbstones, narrow dressing tables on high legs and stained-glass cupboards. But this furniture will look harmonious only in a very voluminous room.
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