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General furniture
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General furniture
braganza
Home furnishings; General furniture
An inscrolled or knurled foot, sometimes called a "Spanish foot".
dentil moulding
Home furnishings; General furniture
A moulding style consisting of a row of equally spaced carved rectangles or "teeth".
ribbon-back
Home furnishings; General furniture
A term that describes chair backs that have been carved to look like ribbons tied in bows. A popular design during the mid 18th century, it was a typical design feature of the Chippendale chair.
embossing
Home furnishings; General furniture
Decorative designs molded or carved on the occasional table.
canapé
Home furnishings; General furniture
A type of French settee with padded back and seat, open arms, and a decorated frame.
coffer
Home furnishings; General furniture
Multi-functional traveling chest with handles and a domed lid but without feet, usually made of oak.
seat rail
Home furnishings; General furniture
Framework that supports the seat of a chair and holds the legs together.
