Neoclassicism c.1760-1840
Zopfstil 1770-1799
The frills, curves and flamboyance of the Rococo were not given up easily and it was not until the 1780's that the new style, popular elsewhere in Europe took hold.
French influence along with English influence in the way of Chippendale came to play at this time.
Ornamentation included festoons of flowers, rams' heads, anthemions and classical urns.
The most notable Designer and Cabinet maker was David Roentgen (1743-1807), who took over his father's Neuwied workshop in 1771.
Mahogany was the chosen wood and forms became straight and decoration conservative.
The Secretary is still an important embellishment to the home but becomes much lighter. The Cylinder Bureau became ever popular towards the end of the century.
Legs on furniture are tapered and square.
Chair backs are straight.