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Today on the DesignCoach: Viva la France Part Five
France suddenly found itself with a young, immature new monarch; Louis XVI. The state of the nation was sadly lacking; it had been stripped of its American colonies, lacked stature or influence with European nations, and was torn and beaten by internal political and religious turmoil. These internal struggles gained widespread visibility through the writings of Rousseau and Voltaire. France continued to labor under the inexperienced leadership when a strong leader was needed. This combined with the frivolity of his young Austrian wife; Marie Antoinette became a recipe for the upheaval just ahead. While scandals simmered and revolution percolated court life proceeded blind to the social turmoil just beyond the palace walls.
Chinoiserie- Decorative motif in a Chinese manner
Ciseleur- A Craftsman who ornaments bronze and other metals by chiseling; A chiseller.
Coffre- A Chest
Coiffeuse-Dressing table
Commode- Low chest of drawers
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