Embellishment is reduced and concentrated on focal points rather than the entire surface. Ormolu mounts accentuate the curved lines. Ornamentation is free and asymmetrical, based on scroll-like natural patterns. A typical piece is the bomb chest. The straight line returns, with an interest in classical architecture.
Legs are straight once again, often fluted to resemble columns.
Ornamentation is characterized with carved pikes, arrows and clasped hands. Woods include walnut and oak. Carving is kept to a minimum and motifs are executed in metal moldings. Round marble-topped tables are characteristic of this movement, as are sleigh beds. Proportions are heavy, colors are strong and finishes are highly polished.