Looking for source on French Country
dbcagle
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Does anyone know of a book, website, whatever that shows a lot of French country furniture?
FWW had an article on some of the characteristics, but not much else. Surely there has to be some collection of pictures, plans, etc.
Thanks
I am a great woodworker! I still have 10 fingers. Oops! Nine.
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Hello from France, you can take a look at this website:
http://www.freres-allot.com/
There is an english version link on the mainpage..
There are a lot of french furniture style depending on period, region, etc..
I hope this will be helpful for you!
Philippe, French joiner with his 10 fingers!
Thanks very much. You certainly sent a good link. One day in the future, I will start making some of this fine stuff. All the best,
DaveI am a great woodworker! I still have 10 fingers. Oops! Nine.
Hi Phillippe,"French country" here more or less means the whitewashed beech furniture, such as this: http://www.emwa.com.au/fr_chairs.htmStyling is heavily carved with pronounced cabriole legs, similar to the rococo (empire) or Louis XV period.As far as other French styles of furniture, they don't get too much of a look in here, which is a shame, as I appreciate the work of a competent ebeniste (marquetry is my weak point.) The simple country farmhouse style also gets considered occasionally.Cheers,eddie
(another trade cabinetmaker.)
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