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about panelling |
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| Panelling was probably first used in this country during the 13th century, very little of the work of the early Gothic periods has survived. The early form consisted of oak planks nailed to a wall with their edges overlapping, or used as a room divider like a plank and muntin screen. It wasn’t until the late Gothic period where framed oak panelling as we recognize it today was first used and was developed to solve the problem of insulation in medieval houses. Traditionally panelling would have been usually made from oak as it was widely available across Europe. Walnut had been used but not as often. Much later the use of mahogany and special veneered panelling was fashionable.
The more recognized form of panelling that we know consists of a frame and panel technique. This method had been used to construct panelled doors for centuries until it was re-discovered and used for panelling walls or wainscoting. The technique is to frame a panel by inserting it in a groove that runs around the inner side of the frame. Usually the panel is not glued or pinned, this essentially floats the panel within the frame, leaving the panels to easily expand or contract with the change in temperatures.
Tudor and Elizabethan 1485 – 1603Linenfold panelling was popular throughout Northern Europe in Tudor and Elizabethan periods of the 16th century, as the Renaissance spread in to England and left the Gothic period behind.
Jacobean and Stuart 1603 – 1714In the Jacobean and Stuart era of the 17th century, panelled rooms consisted of smaller square framed panels with less decoration. Doorways and friezes were decorated with matching hand carved detail.
Georgian 1714 – 1830In the Georgian era, with its classic influences in architecture, the interiors and panelling reflected this sophisticated look. Large raised panels flanked by large fluted columns surmounted by hand carved ionic capitals. Carved moulding and architraves complete the design. Exotic woods like mahogany and veneers were also used.
Victorian 1837 – 1901The Victorian era saw a revival of the Tudor and Gothic styles this movement in architecture and is sometimes referred to as “Gothick”.
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 16th century style panelling with delicate lacework linenfold panels with a carved arched door.
17th century style oak panelling. Small framed panels and doorways decorated with hand carved detail.
Late 17th/early 18th century detailing with large panels flanked by large columns surmounted by hand carved ionic capitals and carved moulding and architraves.
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