1. Which one of the following elements is characteristic of
Gothic furniture?
A. Melon-bulb turnings
B. Tracery designs
C. Carving of acanthus leaves
D. Animal shapes
2. A sideboard is a
A. type of card table.
B. drop-leaf table.
C. chest of drawers.
D. dining room serving piece.
3. When bits of wood or other materials are set into the surface
of wood furniture, the result is known as
A. marquetry. C. gilding.
B. ormolu. D. lacquering.
4. The rococo style is characterized by
A. decoration based on motifs such as a flower, fruit, or shell.
B. the flowing, twisting lines of growing plants.
C. straight, simple, nonornamental lines.
D. decoration based on Classical motifs such as the sphinx.
5. A chair with a squared back, open-lined splats, curved arms, cabriole legs, and
claw-and-ball feet is typical of the designs of
A. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. C. Robert Adam.
B. Frank Lloyd Wright. D. Thomas Chippendale.
6. A decorative spread eagle is characteristic of the style known as
A. Regency. C. Federal.
B. Victorian. D. Biedermeier.
7. The only ornamentation on American Shaker furniture was provided by
A. the natural grain of the wood. C. inlays.
B. delicate carvings. D. turned arms and legs.
8. The influence of Asian countries is evident in the use of
A. overstuffed upholstery. C. ormolu.
B. fiberglass and plastic. D. rattan and wicker.
9. Most modern furniture designs are based on the concept that
A. beauty and color combinations should be of prime consideration.
B. designs of the past should be incorporated into modern furniture.
C. the form of an object should develop out of the function it performs.
D. comfort is more important than shape or function.
10. Which one of the following styles is considered provincial?
A. Seventeenth-century English designs
B. Early American designs
C. Eclectic designs
D. Gothic designs
11. One characteristic of Tudor furniture is its
A. similarity to the Greek classical style.
B. painted ornamentation and ornateness.
C. curved lines.
D. big and sturdy size.
12. A rush seat is typical of what style of furniture?
A. Early American C. Italian Provincial
B. French Provincial D. English Regency
13. The chair in Examination Figure 1
is a variation of the style known as
A. Windsor.
B. Chippendale.
C. Adam.
D. Mission.
14. The legs on the chair in Examination Figure 1 are
A. cornucopia legs. C. spade legs.
B. cabriole legs. D. splayed legs.
15. The back on the chair in
Examination Figure 2 is
commonly known as a
A. ladder back.
B. splat back.
C. fiddleback.
D. lyre back.
16. What period does the chair back
in Examination Figure 3 typically
represent?
A. Georgian
B. Queen Anne
C. Louis XV
D. Empire
EXAMINATION FIGURE 1
EXAMINATION FIGURE 2
EXAMINATION FIGURE 3
17. Which one of these illustrations is an example of a Flemish scroll leg?
A. C.
B. D.
18. What type of leg is pictured in
Examination Figure 4?
A. Cornucopia
B. Provincial
C. Jacobean
D. Cabriole
19. The William and Mary piece in
Examination Figure 5 is called
a/an
A. highboy.
B. lowboy.
C. armoire.
D. gateleg table.
EXAMINATION FIGURE 4
EXAMINATION FIGURE 5
20. What style is the commode pictured
in Examination Figure 6?
A. Gothic
B. Colonial
C. Regency
D. Louis XV
EXAMINATION FIGURE 6
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1. Gothic furniture is characterized by tracery designs.
2. A sideboard is a dining room serving piece.
3. When bits of wood or other materials are set into the surface of wood furniture, the result is known as marquetry.
4. The rococo style is characterized by decoration based on motifs such as a flower, fruit, or shell.
5. A chair with a squared back, open-lined splats, curved arms, cabriole legs, and claw-and-ball feet is typical of the designs of Thomas Chippendale.
6. A decorative spread eagle is characteristic of the style known as Federal.
7. The only ornamentation on American Shaker furniture was provided by the natural grain of the wood.
8. The influence of Asian countries is evident in the use of rattan and wicker.
9. Most modern furniture designs are based on the concept that the form of an object should develop out of the function it performs.
10. Early American designs are considered provincial.
11. One characteristic of Tudor furniture is its big and sturdy size.
12. A rush seat is typical of French Provincial style furniture.
13. The chair in Examination Figure 1 is a variation of the style known as Windsor.
14. The legs on the chair in Examination Figure 1 are cabriole legs.
15. The back on the chair in Examination Figure 2 is commonly known as a splat back.
16. The chair back in Examination Figure 3 typically represents the Georgian period.
17. Examination Figure C is an example of a Flemish scroll leg.
18. The leg pictured in Examination Figure 4 is a cabriole leg.
19. The William and Mary piece in Examination Figure 5 is called a lowboy.
20. The commode pictured in Examination Figure 6 is in the Regency style.
To answer these questions, you will need some knowledge of furniture history, styles, and terminology. Here are some explanations to help you find the answers:
1. Gothic furniture is characterized by decorative elements such as pointed arches, tracery designs, and animal shapes. To determine the correct answer, you need to identify which element is characteristic of Gothic furniture. Look closely at each option and determine which one matches the description.
2. A sideboard is a specific type of furniture used for serving food and storing dishes in a dining room. To answer this question, you need to know the definition of a sideboard and identify which option matches that definition.
3. The process of setting bits of wood or other materials into the surface of furniture is called inlay. To answer this question, you need to identify the correct term for this process.
4. The rococo style is characterized by elaborate decoration with motifs such as flowers, fruits, and shells. To answer this question, you need to identify which option matches this description.
5. The listed features describe the design elements commonly associated with a specific furniture designer or style. To answer this question, you need to identify which option matches the given features.
6. The spread eagle is a decorative motif commonly found in Federal style furniture. To answer this question, you need to identify which style is associated with the spread eagle motif.
7. The Shaker furniture is known for its simplicity and lack of ornamentation. To answer this question, you need to identify the only source of ornamentation on American Shaker furniture.
8. The influence of Asian countries can be seen in the use of rattan and wicker in furniture design. To answer this question, you need to identify which option matches this influence.
9. Modern furniture designs are generally based on the concept that the form of an object should develop out of the function it performs. To answer this question, you need to identify which option reflects this design concept.
10. Provincial style typically refers to furniture designs that are regional or local in nature. To answer this question, you need to identify which option represents a provincial style.
11. Tudor furniture is known for its big and sturdy size. To answer this question, you need to identify which option matches this characteristic.
12. Rush seats are commonly found in French Provincial furniture. To answer this question, you need to identify which style is associated with a rush seat.
13. Examine the chair in Examination Figure 1 and compare it to the characteristics of different furniture styles (Windsor, Chippendale, Adam, and Mission). To answer this question, you need to identify which style the chair is a variation of.
14. Examine the legs on the chair in Examination Figure 1 and compare them to different leg types (cornucopia, spade, cabriole, and splayed legs). To answer this question, you need to identify which leg type the chair has.
15. Examine the back of the chair in Examination Figure 2 and compare it to different types (ladder back, splat back, fiddleback, and lyre back). To answer this question, you need to identify which back type the chair has.
16. Examine the chair back in Examination Figure 3 and compare it to the characteristics of different furniture periods (Georgian, Queen Anne, Louis XV, and Empire). To answer this question, you need to identify which period the chair back typically represents.
17. Examine the illustrations of scroll legs and identify which one matches the description of a Flemish scroll leg.
18. Examine the leg pictured in Examination Figure 4 and identify the leg type (cornucopia, provincial, Jacobean, or cabriole).
19. Examine the William and Mary piece in Examination Figure 5 and identify its name (highboy, lowboy, armoire, or gateleg table).
20. Examine the commode in Examination Figure 6 and identify its style (Gothic, Colonial, Regency, or Louis XV).
By using these explanations and your knowledge of furniture history and styles, you should be able to find the correct answers to these questions.