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) 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.
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