Which style emerged in the late 18th century emphasizing classical forms and symmetry?

• A. Sheraton (Neoclassical)
• B. William and Mary (Baroque)
• C. Queen Anne (Rococo)
• D. Chippendale (Rococo)

Answer: (A)

Neoclassicism frames the idea here: a return to order, proportion, and the straight, balanced lines borrowed from ancient Greek and Roman art. In the late 18th century designers embraced classical forms and symmetry, moving away from the curves and ornate decoration of earlier Baroque and Rococo styles. Sheraton furniture embodies this mood with clean rectilinear silhouettes, simple rectangular shapes, and restrained ornamentation, often with tapered legs and light inlay that evoke classical friezes rather than scrolls. This contrasts with the other options, which align with earlier Baroque influences or Rococo’s curvilinear, highly decorative style. So the style that fits the description is Neoclassical, as seen in Sheraton.