Elizabethan Furniture

ELIZABETHAN FURNITURE The Elizabethan Era is known for its massive, ornately carved furniture. Carvings that are often seen throughout churches of this time inspire this style of furniture. Derived from the delicate plaster detail of churches, rooms are filled with heavily paneled walls. Elizabethan furniture is designed to remain in place, a result of the massive size and weight of the pieces. One of the most elaborate pieces, the bed, is adorned with luscious tapestries …

…an additional decorative flavor. Tapestries would often be hung on walls and from beds. The tapestries would display biblical subjects, various types of leaves such as the acanthus leaves, a popular flowing motif of the era. In Elizabethan times reflecting the growing wealth and good taste of England, was evident in their style of furniture. These symbols of luxury and wealth can be credited with influencing furniture throughout the ages including some present day furnishings.