•Sheraton, 1780-1806
–Legs are slender, usually round, but never cabriole.
–All pieces are well-proportioned, with strait lines predominating.
–Ornamentation is simple, with inlay and marquetry used extensively.
–Carving was classical, with ferns, ovals, urns, etc.
–Favored woods were mahogany for dining rooms, bedrooms, and libraries; satinwood, rosewood, and painted furniture for drawing rooms.
–Upholstering fabrics were plain, striped, and flowered satins, silks, and damasks.
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