Edwardian Satinwood Chinoiserie Decorated Piano Bench.

Description

Not unlike Victorian furniture, Edwardian furniture was an eclectic mix. Antiques and antique collection were becoming popular and a period of revivals ensued, with craftsmen replicating furniture from the Tudor, Renaissance and Georgian eras into which were integrated modern styles. However, it would be incorrect to assume that the Edwardians were fixated on the past, they embraced as readily Avant-guard furniture movements such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

The Edwardian period is known for reviving popular styles from the past and mixing them with new styles, which made reproductions very common. Unfortunately, this can also make it difficult to identify Edwardian furniture, as many integrate elements from different historical periods and countries.