The Story of English Furniture
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197825 Min.Beendet

The Story of English Furniture

Sender:BBC Two

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S01E10 - "Twentieth Century"

Ausgestrahlt am Jan 24, 1979, 7:50 PM

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Beschreibung

A series of ten programmes, spanning six centuries, which features Arthur Negus enjoying his favourite subject - furniture. The story, set against the background of historical events, illustrates the many influences that create the style of a period. 

Details

Status
Beendet
Sprache
English
Laufzeit
25 min
Erstausstrahlung
November 1, 1978
Beendet
January 24, 1979
Sendeplan
Wednesday um 19:50

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Episoden (1 Staffel · 10 Episoden)

Medieval and Elizabethan

The emergence of a distinctive English style in keeping with the bold buccaneering spirit of the age. 

Nov 1, 1978

25 Min.

Jacobean and Restoration

New kinds of furniture appear and English craftsmanship develops apace, influenced by ideas brought back from the East.

Nov 8, 1978

25 Min.

William and Mary

Religious turmoil results in an influx of Continental craftsmen who bring their ideas and skills with them - including the art of marquetry. 

Nov 15, 1978

25 Min.

Queen Anne and Early Georgian

Cabinet makers exploit the fashion for curved shapes - typified by the new cabriole leg -and the splendid decorative effects that could be achieved in walnut. 

Nov 22, 1978

25 Min.

Thomas Chippendale

The most famous name in English furniture - the 'high priest of mahogany' who saw the potential of the middle-class market and who started a revolution in design. 

Nov 29, 1978

25 Min.

Robert Adam

There was no designer anywhere in Europe who employed the Neoclassical style with more vitality or distinction.

Dec 6, 1978

25 Min.

Elegance and Utility

Gillows, Hepplewhite and Sheraton exploit the trend. New and exotic woods, brought back from voyages of discovery, are used to great effect. 

Dec 13, 1978

25 Min.

Regency

The pinnacle of Regency splendour - the Royal Pavilion, Brighton.

Jan 10, 1979

25 Min.

Victorian

The Great Exhibition, William Morris, Art Nouveau and a stylistic free-for-all; furniture produced on a scale never seen before. 

Jan 17, 1979

25 Min.

Twentieth Century

The last programme in the series examines the contribution of the present century and ranges from Edwardian furniture through Utility and on to tubular steel. The final part of the programme is a discussion on the present and future prospects for English furniture, featuring Barry Ereolani, John Makepeace, Arthur Negus and Hugh Scully.

Jan 24, 1979

25 Min.

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