Beech Bentwood Coat Stand - Edwardian Era

• Edwardian - The Edwardian period of English furniture and decorative arts design is named for Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. It follows the Victorian period, in turn was followed by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In Australia, designs of this period are also known as being in the Federation style.
• Beech - Beech, a pale coloured timber, is native to temperate Europe, Asia and North America and classified as a hardwood, although comparitively "soft" when compared with oak or ash. It has long been popular with with country craftsmen, particulary chair makers, as unlike ash it is suitable for turning.

This item has been included into following indexes:

• furniture, material or decoration - bentwood 169
• hallstands, made of - bentwood 17
• hallstands, period - Edwardian 34
• hallstands, type - coat rack and coat stands 83