Oak-America's Golden Age

AMERICA HAS had several periods that might be called the "Golden Age" where furniture is concerned. The 18th century saw great art in isolated locations like Newport, Rhode Island and New York. The Federal period of the early 19th century saw a prolific expansion of American furniture craftsmanship but it was, after all, dependent a great deal on English designers. Then there was the great Rococo Revival period that rehashed 18th century French extravagances followed by the Renaissance Revival that celebrated architectural concepts. Even the great "people's" style of Arts and Crafts began in England and was based on medieval English traditions.

So when was America's ...