Restoration

Refers to the English style in architecture and decorative arts from the restoration of Charles II in 1660 to the arrival of William and Mary in 1688. Characterized by opulent Baroque forms and motifs, it was influenced by artistic trends in Holland and France and the appearance of exotic imports of Japanese lacquer and Indian chintz. Architectural elements include spiral columns, hipped roofs, pediments, and sculptural figures, while the significant development in decorative arts was the taste for veneered walnut furniture.