Mahogany also began to gain popularity around this time.
William and mary style reproduction furniture.
William mary were the monarchs of england from 1689 to 1702.
During their realm brass became the metal of choice.
William and mary style pieces filled a demand for furniture providing both comfort and luxury at the end of the 17th century.
In the americas pine apple and sycamore were used for their ready availability.
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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.
The furniture style of their time was jacobean.
The most common woods for william and mary style furniture were walnut maple and some oak.
Previous to this period hardware was typically iron.
The william and mary furniture is a graceful combination of early craftsmanship and unique style.
The william and mary style was very popular in britain from 1700 to 1725 and in america until about 1735.
Though it fell out of fashion in the early 18 th century its rarity and beauty has remained a thing to adore.
It is a truly wondrous surviving example of antique prestige and comfort.
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It was largely supplanted in both nations by queen anne style furniture.
Characteristic of william and mary style are the scallop shell c and s scrolls and the acanthus leaf of classical tradition.
Pair of william mary style tables charming 1900 s c.
The william and mary style was a transitional style between mannerist and queen anne furniture.