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Description: | Furniture of the 17th Century differed little from that of the Elizabethan reign. Oak was still the main source of material and the Renaissance the main influence. The 17th Century did though see a move towards chairs for everyone rather than just the lord. Also these chairs were designed with some comfort in mind. We see the first upholstered chairs appear in this century, and by the end a move towards greater variety in wood used i.e. Walnut. Also fashion played its part. Ladies of the day wore hugh farthingale dresses and armchairs would have made sitting difficult. The result is the backstool, which allowed the dress to spread out at each side without hindrance from arms. Panelled back armchairs were still popular right through the 17th Century.The panelled room today is laid out as a 17th Century dinning room and the furniture is contemporary with this time. | Subjects: | Country Estates | Source: | Lincolnshire County Council | Identifier: | http://www.lincstothepast.com/Records/Re... | Go to resource |
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