What is a contemporary furniture? If you look back in history you will notice the changes in furniture, but the fastest and most innovative furniture history is during the 20th century. Modern furniture or innovative furniture occurred most of this time. Intricate carvings, handicrafts and ornaments as furniture design, is phasing out. Victorian era design comes to the question of industrial revolution mass production and can appear in much lower price. The designs are being used simple and geometrical shapes.
After the First World War, mechanization of the industry grew and technology have brought dramatic changes to the society, and it can be seen in modern design nowadays. New materials are introduced during this period. Wood is not the only material used for construction, but materials such as plywood, chrome, aluminum and steel are among materials used in this new and innovative approach to furniture construction. Instead of elaborate designs, detail is more sexy in curvilinear lines, unique shapes and new materials. Now, the focus is more on form and function. The theory is much less became more apparent. It is a furniture revolution. The time of the Bauhaus design school brought us famous designers such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
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