The william and mary furniture is a graceful combination of early craftsmanship and unique style.
William and mary style reproduction furniture.
In the americas pine apple and sycamore were used for their ready availability.
It was largely supplanted in both nations by queen anne style furniture.
Mahogany also began to gain popularity around this time.
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It is a truly wondrous surviving example of antique prestige and comfort.
The furniture style of their time was jacobean.
According to the metropolitan museum of art s web site this style never achieved widespread popularity in the american colonies outside of major port cities.
William mary were the monarchs of england from 1689 to 1702.
During their realm brass became the metal of choice.
The william and mary style was a transitional style between mannerist and queen anne furniture.
Antique circa 1910 reproduction of the duke of leeds double chair from hornby castle as illustrated in the history of english furniture by percy macquoid 1905.
The most common woods for william and mary style furniture were walnut maple and some oak.
An english william and mary style oak side.
Previous to this period hardware was typically iron.
Characteristic of william and mary style are the scallop shell c and s scrolls and the acanthus leaf of classical tradition.
Though it fell out of fashion in the early 18 th century its rarity and beauty has remained a thing to adore.
Pair of william mary style tables charming 1900 s c.