HISTORY
Early-American furniture (1680-1840) is linked, in both style and construction, to the popular styles of Great Britain. As waves of migrants crossed the Atlantic in search of a new life on American soil, craftsmen relied on the styles and construction methods of their native land.
The “Jacobean”period, during which King James ruled in England, featured furniture with dovetailed construction (see image), solid Oak wood and heavy brass hardware. Once its influence was brought to American soil, this style would become known as the “Pilgrim Century” period.
Example of a Dovetailed Drawer Box
Similarly, the “William and Mary” period of Great Britain, featuring bun feet and turned legs, found its way to the new frontier to be known as the “Early Colonial” period.
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