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1485-1918
Furniture Period: Tudor 1485-1565
Styles & Inuences: English Renaissance, Gothic, Italianate, Flemish
Period King/Queen: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary
When King Henry VII came to the throne 1485, the event signified the end of the Middle (Medieval) ages. It marked a
brighter new era for England and the historic beginning of the English Renaissance.
Very rare as only a few rich people in the 1500's could afford such luxuries.
The wax used to preserve the pieces has built up an aged dark oak lustre.
In addition to walnut and oak there was also used olive, white cedar, kingwood, and coromandel among others.
A small amount of Queen Anne furniture was painted white and gilded.