** . . . due to developing industrial & manufacturing technologies . . furniture changed in the late 1800's by becoming produced at a industrial level as opposed to being individually furnished solely by furniture craftsmen
In the late 1800s, industrialization led to the mass production of goods like clothing and furniture, shifting from handmade craftsmanship to factory-based manufacturing. This change made products more affordable and accessible to a larger population. Additionally, it ushered in significant changes in consumer culture and labor practices.
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