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wing chair

Home furnishings; General furniture

A fully upholstered chair with wings at the sides to protect the sitter from drafts; also known as a "wing-back".

Style inspired by the civilization of ancient Rome and introduced to celebrate the empire of Napoleon I, circa 1804-1815. It typically features such motifs as palmettes, winged lions, and sphinxes. ...

cabriole leg

Home furnishings; General furniture

Elongated furniture leg with gently curving S-shape.

bowfront chest

Home furnishings; General furniture

A chest-of-drawers with a convex front.

gueridon

Home furnishings; General furniture

A small, elaborately carved stand or table.

encoignure

Home furnishings; General furniture

An 18th-19th century casework piece similar to a corner cabinet. Its front is typically rounded or diagonal, and it rests on three or four feet. Often, the top portion contains shelves in graduated ...