This is reserved for homes that are replicas of historic American homes. A true Saltbox, Cape, or Federal home would be grouped together in this category.
Furniture dating from the early period of American colonization by Europeans. Reflects many European influences, but is chiefly English in design. The term is also applied to modern interpretations of American Colonial design.
American furniture design of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, adapted from such heavy European styles as Jacobean or William and Mary. The look is characterized by straight lines and minimal decoration. Tables are gateleg and trestle styles, chairs include ladder and slat backs. The style merged into what is now called Colonial, featuring Queen Anne and Chippendale design.
American furniture design of the late 1600's to early 1700's (still popular today), adapted from popular European styles such as Jacobean and William and Mary. The look is characterized by straight lines and minimal decoration. The style has merged into what is now called Colonial, normally featuring elements of Queen Anne and Chippendale design.
American furniture design (late 17th and early 18th centuries) from heavy European styles such as William and Mary or Jacobean. Characteristics are minimal decoration and straight lines; including gateleg and trestle tables, slat and ladder back chair styles. This style merged into what is now called Colonial, featuring Queen Anne and Chippendale design.
Furniture of Early American, reflecting many European influences, but chiefly English. Name also applied to current interpretations of American Colonial design.