Georgian (1714-1760)

The Georgian style is a more ornate version of Queen Anne with heavier proportions, elaborately carved cabriole legs terminating in a pad or ball-and-claw foot, ornate carvings, pierced back splats and the use of gilding. It is named after George I and George II who reigned England from 1714-1760. 

Heavily Ornamented – Elaborate ornamentation.(Art Nouveau style shown)

Outward Flare – Arms have slight outward curve.

	Upholstered – Cushioned and fabric covered.
	Wood – Solid wood, horizontal slats, vertical slats, or vertical splats.

Pierced – Carved or pierced central splat.

	Cabriole – Curved leg in the shape of an animal’s leg. The cabriole leg increased the stability of seating pieces and reduced the need for underbracing.
	Decorated Cabriole – Cabriole leg with decorative carving, usually on the knee.

Upholstered – Cushioned and covered with fabric.

	Horseshoe – Horseshoe shaped seat with a rounded front.
	Square – Square shaped seat.

Bat Wing Plate with Bail – Bat shaped solid or pierced cast brass back plate with a bail handle. The size of the backplate varies from 2.75 to 4.5 inches wide by 2 to 3.25 inches high.

	Mohair – Fabric made from the angora goat.
	Tapestry – Heavy weight fabric with decorative designs.
	Velvet – Woven pile fabric that is soft and sturdy, often made of silk with blends of cotton, nylon, and rayon.

	Gilding – Gold leaf.
	Oil Varnish – Clear finish that emphasizes the grain of the wood.

	Ball and Claw – Carved claw grasping a ball.
	Block – Flat-surfaced foot.
	Bun – Rounded foot, flatter than a ball foot.
	Pad – Simple, rounded carved foot.
	Paw or Claw – Carved animal paw or claw.

Brass – Yellowish metal made from copper and zinc.

Dovetail – An interlocking wood joint in which a series of wedge-shaped projections fits into a series of alternating grooves.

	Cyma or S-Curve – S-shaped curve, partly concave and partly convex.
	Straight – Straight lines.

	Acanthus leaf – Conventionalized leaf.
	Eagle – National emblem of the United States.
	Lion Head – Front view of a lion’s head.
	Mask – Carved face of a human being, animal, or mythical creature.
	Oriental Patterns – Oriental figures, usually painted or lacquered.
	Scroll – Form that resembles a roll of parchment paper.
	Shell – Fan shaped shell.

	Carving – Cutting or chipping the surface of wood to create a shape or design.
	Oriental Lacquerwork – A lacquer surface on which designs are drawn in gold or color; also referred to as Japanning or chinoiserie

Heavy – Sturdy, thick dimensions.(Chippendale style shown)

Limited Use – Limited use of stretchers.(Queen Anne style shown)

	Ash – Whitish-gray American hardwood with similar graining to oak.
	Black Walnut – Dark brown American hardwood with a wide range of figures.
	Elm – Red-brown American hardwood.
	Fruitwood – Pink-brown American hardwood, including apple and pear.
	Hickory – Red-brown American hardwood.
	Mahogany – Red-brown South American and African hardwood.
	Maple – Golden to Red-brown American hardwood with a wide range of figures.