subject: American Antique Furniture Influenced By The Artistic Eras Of The Past [print this page] If you are searching for that piece of American antique furniture that will add a historical flare to your home or office, then look no further. Dunleith Designs and Antiques offers fine and American, English and French antiques from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and related decorative arts, at affordable prices. Whether you are seeking dining or bedroom furniture, desks or sofas, chandeliers or artwork, they will likely have a piece that suits your needs. If you are not able to visit their 3000 square foot store front, then you will definitely feel at ease shopping from the comfort of your home. Dunleith Designs and Antiques offer their clients the leisure of shopping at their online store which is hosted by Verisign, the leading provider of SSL certificates.
The owner and operator of Dunleith Designs, Ken Rogers, has over 33 years of experience in the design, furniture and decorative arts industry. His inspiration for the name Dunleith comes from an area of Southern Scotland and Northern England which is part of his heritage. You can rest assured that the antique you choose from his store is authentic as Mr. Rogers holds a BFA in Interior Design and Art History from Louisiana Tech University and personally hand picks each item in his store.
For many history lovers, there is nothing more beautiful than when two historical eras become one. In some instances American antique furniture hold beautiful artistic details that are borrowed from famous art movements of the past. This is indeed the case with regards to three of Dunleith Designs' bookcases. The first is an antique American mahogany bookcase from the 1880's. This gorgeous piece is filled with beautiful neoclassical inspired elements including two carved figures. European Neoclassicism in the visual arts began in the mid to late 1700's. The Neoclassical era is based on the principles of simplicity and symmetry, which were seen as virtues of the arts of Rome and Ancient Greece, as well as Renaissance Classicism. This bookcase is truly a history lover's dream as it encompasses not only American history but the ancient histories of Rome and Greece as well.
The other two bookcases that Dunleith Designs has to offer are inspired by a different, but equally as beautiful, era. They are both American antique secretary bookcases that highlight influences from the gothic era. The gothic style flourished during the high and late medieval period but originated in 12th century France. The era's most identifiable features would be pointed arches, ribbed vaults and flying buttresses. Examples of this era can still be seen in great cathedrals and castles across Europe. There is no question that these bookcases were inspired by the Gothic era as they both contain the classic gothic arched doors. Anyone fascinated with the renowned Gothic era would love to have either of these American antique pieces in their home.
