•Jacobean, 1603-1688
–Named after James I and Charles I (1603-1649).
–Commonwealth Style (1649-1660).
–Carloean, after Charles II (1660-1688)
–Oak, in massive, sturdy style, square and rectangular.
–Simple construction; pegged mortise and tenon joints.
–Flat chair surfaces, tables were rectangular in
shape.
–Heavy, spiral, and melon ball turnings
–Knobbed bun feet on chests and tables.
–Carving in low relief.
–Some veneering and inlay introduced.
–Common painted finished.
–Use of leather, tapestries, crewelwork, wool, linen,
silk, & velvet.
–Signs of gate-leg circular tables appeared.
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