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	During the Regency period (1700-1730), furniture became more refined and initmate, less ostentatious. Curved lines replaced the straight lines, simple wood veneer replaced extravagant marquetry, gentle curves became the rule: bow front chests of drawers, serpenting chests of drawers, cabriole legs. &nbsp;Caning was introduced for chairs. &nbsp;The oak, walnut, beech and pine were accompanied by exotic woods brought to France by &nbsp;La Compagnie des Indes. &nbsp;The great cabinet-maker of the period was Charles Cressent, famous for his chest of drawers with their gilt bronze handles. &nbsp;The wing armchair (bergere) and &quot;chauffeuse&quot; armchair made their apparition.</p>