You can see examples everywhere of the neoclassical style in art, sculpture, architecture and furniture. The Classic 18th Century style furniture, from concept through construction and the creations of talented artisans with dreams of greatness, poured their hearts out in the determination that they might adorn the homes of their clientele with the beauty, refinement and grace of furniture fit for royalty.
Famous furniture and cabinet makers such as; Thomas Chippendale, George Hepplewhite, Duncan Phyfe and Thomas Sheraton to name a very few, all toiled to great lengths to create a style of furniture that bolstered the 18Th Century Furniture's popularity in a time of turbulence.
Even today, many styles we consider modern, mimic the structure and style conceived by those great masters of a period in time so long ago.
For many years, those of the esoteric, who share the knowledge and love of antiquities, compete fiercely to out bid one another to win the prize of these signed period pieces. Many bid in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to showcase these wonderful antiques in their homes, offices and galleries.
Thankfully, today you can marvel at these magnificent pieces of historical significance in museums, government buildings and if you are fortunate, private galleries.
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