ugendstil ca.1880-1920
As everywhere else the applications and turnings were left off and flowing lines were introduced, sometimes to the extent that no straight lines were to be seen.
Much german antique furniture of this time resembles more arts and crafts or a combination of both.
Mahogany, Oak, walnut and pear were used and pine too.
It took me quite a while to get used to all the different styles of German antique furniture. Many periods seem to roll over to the next, for examble the big Schrank was made using the same style for a very long period by the local cabinet maker and dating these can be quite tricky.