Guide to Furniture Styles from Connected Lines

The Colonial style combines characteristics of William and Mary, Queen Anne and Chippendale. Colonial furniture tended to be more conservative and less ornate than English and European furniture of the same style period.

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Appearance: Graceful and refined.

Chair Arms: Slight outward curve.

Chair Back Material: Cane; Upholstered; Wood

Chair Back Shape: Fiddle-back - fiddle-shaped central splat.; Ladderback or slatback - horizontal flat slats, either straight or curved.; Solid - one piece or solid panel.; Spindle - simple turned vertical slats.

Chair Leg: Cabriole; Cabriole with decorative carving, usually on the knee.; Elaborate turning; Simple turning; Straight

Chair Seat Material: Cane; Rush; Upholstered; Woven

Chair Seat Shape: Square; Horse shoe with a rounded or serpentine front

Drawer Pull: Bat wing shaped solid or pierced cast brass plate with bail; Carved wooden handle.; Elongated, turned wooden knob.

Fabric: Chintz; Crewel; Damask; Needlepoint; Tapestry

Finish: Oil varnish; Paint; Wax

Foot: Block - flat-surfaced; Bracket - angular curved foot, usually used with case pieces.; Bun - rounded foot, flatter than a ball foot.; Continuation of leg.; Drake - simple carved animal paw.; Pad - simple, rounded carved foot.

Hardware Material

Brass

Iron

Leather

Wood

Joint: Dovetail; Mortise and tenon

Line: Cyma or S-Curve; Straight lines

Motif: Acanthus leaf; Floral Flowers; Oriental; Seaweed; Shell

Ornamentation: Carving - cutting or chipping shapes or design.; Finial - decorative turning fixed to the tops of cabinets, highboys, chairs, and bed posts; Gilding; Inlay; Marquetry; Stenciling

Proportion: Moderate dimensions

Resembles: Chippendale; Federal; Georgian; Hepplewhite; Queen Anne; William and Mary

Underbracing: Moderate usage.

Upholstery: Upholstery on many seating pieces, chair arms, and backs.

Wood: Ash; Black walnut; Elm; Fruitwood; Hickory; Mahogany; Maple

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