The Story of English Furniture - 7. Elegance and Utility
Episodes Episodes
- 10. Twentieth CenturyThe last programme in the series examines the contribution of the 20th century.24 mins
- 9. VictorianThe Great Exhibition, William Morris, art nouveau and a stylistic free-for-all.25 mins
- 8. RegencyHugh Scully and Arthur Negus explore the splendour of the Regency period.25 mins
- This episode7. Elegance and Utility
- 6. Robert AdamThis edition focuses on the work of 18th-century Scottish furniture-maker Robert Adam.25 mins
- 5. Thomas ChippendaleA look at the work of the most famous name in English furniture, Thomas Chippendale.25 mins
- 4. Queen Anne and Early GeorgianIn the days of Queen Anne and the early Georgian period, over-ornamentation was out.25 mins
- 3. William and MaryWhen William and Mary ascended the throne, the baroque style became popular.24 mins
- 2. Jacobean and RestorationA closer look at furniture made in the Jacobean and Restoration period.24 mins
- 1. Medieval and ElizabethanHugh Scully looks at the emergence of a distinctive English style of furniture.24 mins
