| The characteristic of classic chair style was signed by special forms, so that be principal characteristic or basic arranged that be identity every style. Even though, the forms of chair in every style mutual influence. Forms that distinguishable especially in back of seat design (chair back), foreleg form (front legs), and chair crown or back cross bean on (top rail). Back of seat form sketches and foreleg that presented here, a large part accustomed with the original design (based on basic arranged). Back of Seat Back of seat design is one of the characteristic from classic chair, predominantly that bloom at English and French. Chippendale style, Queen Anne style, Louis XV, Louis XVI, and Victorian style till now still used and be reproduced. This back form sketch accustomed with basic arranged classic chair style (has investigated Judith and Martin Miller, ed., 1991, 69-73). Classic Chair Foot Classic chair foot design very various in the kind. But when watched, there are 3 classic chair foot kinds very popular that is (1) foot cabriole (cabriole leg); (2) sword foot (saber or saber leg); and (3) flute foot (flute leg). 1. Foot Cabriole Europe classic chair foot most popular foot design that is inspired from animal foot form with the much variation. This form was known with foot term cabriole (investigate Judith and Martin Miller, ed., 1991,110-111). Foot visualization takes pliant curve form is begun from part on then part off in under it. Usually part on foot is given leaf motive carving decoration acanthus. Foot cabriole appear in English by the end of 17th century and contagious to styles at French. Cabriole leg is a special characteristic or period sign Rococo then popular in 18th century, In the end this characteristic clears away to entire countries. foot cabriole still purpose and be fond until 21st century, belong in classic chair foot that is made in Indonesia. 2. Sword Foot. Europe classic chair foot also enough popular sword foot that known with sabre leg or saber leg. Usually artless sword foot without is given decoration and inclined formed curve to part in, made rather thin. It’s for resemble sword part off to under. Sword foot popular by the end of 18th century and beginning at 19th century. Development dominates seen in America Federal style. 3. Flute Foot. Europe classic chair foot enough is known and used flute form (flute leg). Foot that resemble straight formed this Indian flute form, round, long, and part off in under and formed from guy wire (turning). Sometimes its for resemble Greek pillar. The decoration variety was very various, besides artless, there is coa streaked (groove) lengthways downwards. Flute foot popular by the end of 18th century and beginning in 19th century, especially in neoclassic period. [Indonesia chairs] [banana leaf chair] |
