The Signature Styles
A defining guide to the three pillars of European classical furniture. From the fluid asymmetry of Rococo to the dramatic grandeur of Baroque and the monumentalism of the Empire.
The Three Pillars of Heritage
The Rococo Style
The Poetry of Asymmetry (Louis XV)
Emerging in 18th-century France, Rococo rejects the heaviness of Baroque in favor of lightness, grace, and asymmetry. It is characterized by the "Rocaille" (shell) motif, C-scrolls, and S-scrolls.
- Motifs: Shells, acanthus leaves, floral garlands.
- Form: Cabriole legs, serpentine fronts, no straight lines.
- Mood: Romantic, intimate, and fluid.
The Baroque Style
The Theater of Grandeur (Louis XIV)
Baroque is the art of absolute power. Originated in Rome and adopted by the Sun King, it is defined by bold contrasts, heavy gilding, and dramatic movement. It is furniture designed to impress and dominate a space.
- Motifs: Putti (cherubs), lions, heavy scrolling foliage.
- Form: Massive proportions, twisted columns, symmetry.
- Mood: Masculine, dramatic, and opulent.
The Imperial Style
The Architecture of Power (Empire/Neoclassical)
Returning to the purity of ancient Rome and Greece, the Empire style creates a sense of order and permanence. It features geometric forms, architectural columns, and exotic mahogany veneers accented with gold bronze.
- Motifs: Laurel wreaths, eagles, sphinxes, columns.
- Form: Rectilinear, symmetrical, block-like feet.
- Mood: Intellectual, disciplined, and majestic.
Create Your Signature Interior
History provides the template. You provide the vision.
At OE-FASHION, we do not simply replicate history; we adapt it. Whether you desire the drama of Baroque with modern velvet upholstery, or the restraint of Empire with custom dimensions for a specific room, our atelier is ready to translate your requirements into reality.