http://www.efi-costarica.com/Antique-Furniture-Styles.html
I like some aspects of the Sheraton Style (1751-1806) The website describes it as "remarkable for its refined elegance, excellent proportions and balanced distribution of ornaments. It also mirrored the influence of Robert Adam and the Louis XVI style, which Sheraton greatly admired." These chairs, an example of the style, are pretty:
Hmm.... going through the other styles, I some styles that I both like and dislike. Some styles are easily in the dislike category: Arts and Crafts and Mission styles are too plain and heavy looking. Gothic is too severe and imposing. I don't like English Country or Windsor styles.
I like some aspects of Chippendale (chairs) and Federal (tables) but don't like the larger cabinets/secretaries in either style.
I'm a little embarassed to admit that I kind of like mid-Georgian style (particularly Chinoiserie cabinets). It's a little frou frou and would be hard to fit into a home in KS. Late Georgian Style, apparently, includes the Sheraton style featured above. Another good website: http://www.furniturestyles.net/
Okay, so far I don't feel any closer to identifying my own style of furniture. More research is needed!
