Anglo-American Early Baroque Period: William and Mary Style Characteristics

Question 1

What are the Anglo-American Early Baroque Period: William and Mary Leg Style Characteristics?

Answer 1

• Flemish scroll leg
• Spiral leg
• Trumpet leg
• Columnar leg
• Scroll Feet
• Spanish Feet
• Ball Feet
• Bun Feet
• Hoof Feet
• Turnip Feet

Question 2

What is a Flemish scroll leg?

Answer 2

Question 3

What is a Spiral leg?

Answer 3

Question 4

What is a Trumpet leg?

Answer 4

Question 5

What is a Columnar leg?

Answer 5

Question 6

What are the Anglo-American Early Baroque Period: William and Mary Feet Style Characteristics?

Answer 6

Scroll Feet
Spanish Feet
Ball Feet
Bun Feet
Hoof Feet
Turnip Feet

Question 7

What are Scroll Feet?

Answer 7

Question 8

What are Spanish Feet?

Answer 8

Question 9

What are Ball Feet?

Answer 9

Question 10

What are Bun Feet?

Answer 10

Question 11

What are Hoof Feet?

Answer 11

Question 12

What are Turnip Feet?

Answer 12

Question 13

What are the William and Mary finish Style Characteristics?

Answer 13

Painted and lacquered finishes (in the Chinese style)

Question 14

What are the Anglo-American Early Baroque Period: William and Mary Chair and Table Style Characteristics?

Answer 14

• Chair designs were thinner than previous styles with high backs and lavish embellishments.
• Side chairs were most common, but some armchairs were made as well
• Chair seats were usually made of cane or rush, or upholstered in cushioned leather
• Wing chairs, also known as easy chairs at this time
• Daybeds that were actually chairs with extended seats were also introduced during this era.
• Small tables designed for form and function were new to this era as well, such as tea tables and dressing tables
• The dovetailing technique for joining furniture pieces together was gaining momentum during this period