revolutionary

     The time surrounding the Revolutionary War was a time when people were showing great interest in furniture. As a result of this interest, furniture was being produced in the anticipation of a sale rather than upon commission only. I think what was most revolutionary about this time was the variety of types of furniture being made. High style furniture was a way for individuals to display their wealth. But the furniture being produced was not only for the wealthy, vernacular furniture was being made for more common homes. This notion of variety also relates to Charles Montgomery’s idea of how America really looked during the colonial period. Each colony was making things that looked different than the next. The furniture being produced by each was a reflection of their locale. Using materials indigenous to their area and using their own individual processes of furniture making.