They also began to think about beauty. By the end of the century most pieces of furniture we know today had made their appearance. In America, the colonists were devoting all their time to getting established. Their furniture was of necessity simple and often crude in construction. Local woods were used, especially pine, oak and fruitwoods.
Typical pieces are wainscot, slat and banister chairs, trestle tables, chests and settle.
The style changes in Europe were reflected in America as the colonies grew and prospered. However, in the beginning, due to slow communications, as much as two decades elapsed before new ideas of design were used by American craftsmen.