Virginia

In the eighteenth century, Virginia attracted furniture makers from England, Scotland, and other parts of Europe, drawn by the demand for high-quality furnishings among the wealthy plantation-owning class. These craftsmen settled primarily in cities like Williamsburg and Richmond, where they created furniture that combined European techniques with styles suited to Virginia’s colonial elite. Virginia's artisans developed distinctive designs that reflected both Old World influences and the unique American environment, producing elegant pieces for the region's growing upper class. This migration of skilled furniture makers contributed to Virginia’s reputation for fine craftsmanship and helped shape early American furniture styles.