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What is the early American furniture style called?
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The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.
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Vintage Sugar Maple Triangular Drop Leaf Pembroke Tripod Trefoil Clover Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century occasional / accent table by O'Hearn Furniture. This solid sugar maple side table features a triangular top, turned baluster legs, and three demilune drop leaves; wh...
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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Maple
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century American Indigo Coverlet
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven by hand in the late 18th century, this extraordinary American linen coverlet is a rare and striking example of pre-industrial textile craft. Loomed before the advent of Jacquar...
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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Quilts
Materials
Linen
Mid 20th Century Revolutionary War Style Marching Drum Wastebasket
Located in Cordova, SC
This darling wastebasket was likely produced around 1976, the big bicentennial of the founding of the United States of America. It’s composed of metal, plastic, leather, and rope. Th...
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Cherry, Brass Pulls
Dimensions:
39.25”H x 36”W x 19.25”D
Table Height 28"
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Colonial Desks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tell City Furniture Hard Rock Maple Cattail Back Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Back: Features a distinctive "cattail back" design with vertical spindles resembling cattail reeds.
Seat: Typically has a contoured or saddle seat for comfort.
Legs: Turned legs ar...
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Maple
Antique Maritime British Steam Ship Seascape Oil Painting Birdseye Maple 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique nautical maritime oil painting on canvas depictting a British steam ship on a choppy sea. Beveled birdseye maple frame with gilt inner edge, no mat.
Dimensions:
27" x 1.25" ...
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off