Old English Furniture History Quiz

A blend of English and Dutch Renaissance styles and thinking, resulting from intermarriage and cultural exchange between the countries.

British monarch, whose marriage to Queen Mary of England.

British monarch, wife of Dutch William III and English Queen.

Dutch artists who moved to England, bringing their styles and cultural perspectives.

The movement of people, ideas, and artistic styles between nations.

The type of wood used in furniture construction.

A decorative element of furniture legs, resembling a scroll.

A decorative element of furniture legs, resembling a cup turned upside down.

A decorative element of furniture legs, resembling a goat hoof.

Furniture legs with a curved or curved and spiraled design.

The transition from the Jacobean style to the William and Mary style marked a shift towards more flowing and elegant furniture designs.

A key characteristic of William and Mary furniture is the use of curved lines, often referred to as 'S' curves, instead of the straight lines prevalent in the Jacobean era.

William and Mary furniture is known for its sense of agility and elegance, reflecting a lighter and more refined aesthetic compared to its predecessor.

William and Mary furniture is distinguished by its use of curved lines, often incorporated into the legs, backs, and arms of chairs and sofas. The style also emphasizes ornate carvings and intricate designs.

The William and Mary style is lighter and more graceful than the Jacobean style. It features curved lines, intricate carvings, and a focus on elegance and functionality.

The thin outer layer of walnut wood, used for decorative purposes in furniture making.

Thin sheets of valuable wood, like walnut, applied to cheaper wood to give a luxurious look.

A type of paint, often shiny and durable, originally from Asia, used in furniture making.

Lacquer paint, now globally used, hails from China and Japan.

The processes involved in creating furniture, ranging from wood selection to finishing with paint like lacquer.

An English furniture style popular in the 18th century, known for its intricate carvings, elegant lines, and use of exotic woods.

A type of wood commonly used in Thomas Chippendale furniture, valued for its rich color, durability, and ease of carving.

Key features of the Thomas Chippendale style include intricate carvings, elegant curves, and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, walnut, and satinwood. It often incorporates elements inspired by Chinese, Gothic, and Rococo styles.

The Thomas Chippendale style flourished in the 18th century, specifically from 1718 to 1779 AD.

Exotic woods, such as mahogany, walnut, and satinwood, were prized for their beauty and durability, adding to the elegance and prestige of Chippendale furniture.

A secretary is a type of furniture with a hinged, sloping top that opens downwards, often containing shelves and drawers for writing materials.

A fall-front refers to the hinged, sloping top of a secretary, which typically opens downwards to reveal a writing surface and storage space.

A frieze is a decorative band or molding that runs horizontally along the top of a piece of furniture, often above a fall-front.

Marquetry is a decorative technique where small pieces of wood are inlaid into a surface to create a design or pattern.

Double-bodied refers to a furniture piece constructed with two separate, upright sections, usually connected by a hinge or other mechanism.