joint monarchs of England; William III and Mary II
This style, an English derivative (1689-1702) of the Louis XIV (Louis Quatorze) style furniture, named for the 17th century English King and Queen. Innovations included the cabriole leg, high-backed, upholstered armchairs, highboys and lowboys. Cabinet furniture was finely veneered and design elements include curved lines, bun or ball feet, marquetry, inlay and oriental lacquerwork.
Style during William and Mary's reign from 1689-1702 in England. This period is marked by the age of Walnut and replaced the Jacobean style. Characteristics of William and Mary furniture are the cabriole leg, seaweed marquetry, the highboy and flat serpentine stretchers.
This style, named for the 17th century English King and Queen, came to America in the early 1700s. Innovations included high-backed, upholstered armchairs, highboys and lowboys. Design elements include curved lines, bun or ball feet, marquetry, inlay and oriental lacquerwork.
Period(1689-1702) in which the baroque influence was brought to England from Holland. Period also marked by introduction of such new pieces as the multi-legged highboy. Salient characteristics; straight trumpet leg braced by curved, flat x-shaped stretcher, often having a center finial.
Period (1689-1702) during which the Baroque style was brought to England from Holland. Characterized by straight trumpet legs braced by curved, flat X-stretchers, often with a center finial. New pieces such as the multi-legged highboy were also introduced at this time.
Style period named for the late 17th century reign of English King William III and Queen Mary II. William and Mary style came to America after the early colonial period since the early 1700s . It represented a provincial, country American Baroque style. Design characteristics included curved lines, bun (ball) feet, oriental lacquer work, and the Dutch influence of William in oyster veneer and floral marquetry. Furniture of this period include upholstered armchairs with high backs, highboys and lowboys.
The phrase William and Mary usually refers to the joint sovereignty over the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland of King William III and his wife Queen Mary II. Their joint reign began in February, 1689, when they were called to the throne by Parliament, replacing James II, who was "deemed to have fled" the country in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. After Mary died in 1694, William ruled alone until his death in 1702.
"William and Mary" is a short story by Roald Dahl, included in his 1960 collection Kiss Kiss.