Glossary
A stylized foliate motif based on the leaves of the acanthus plant and a key decorative element of classical architecture
A semi-circular moulded glazing bar used on bookcases and cabinets
A foot form possibly derived from the Chinese, it represents an eagle grasping an egg or ball. Used first in the Queen Anne period (1702-1714), it gained popularity in the Georgian and Chippendale styles
A turned, flat or square vertical post that supports a rail. The term also refers to a form of turning
A decorative semi-circular moulding
An angled edge of a surface
A piece of furniture with an outwardly facing front of rounded form
A furniture foot shaped like a bracket, often with a mitered corner
A French writing table of large proportions
A localized grain distortion of wood, formed from an irregular growth creating a finely figured grain
S-shaped leg of a piece of furniture
Usually collapsible, portable furniture originally designed for military use. Generally with handles and mounted corners for protection during transport
The decorative head of a column or pilaster
Relating to the furniture in use under the reigns of King Charles I and King Charles II of England , characterized by deep and bold carving of oak or walnut
A small wheel attached to the underside or foot of a piece of furniture, usually brass
A portable wine cooler often subdivided into sections to store bottles, decanters and glasses
A full-length free standing floor mirror, generally with a swing plate between two uprights
European adaptation of Chinese and Oriental decoration or objects
British cabinetmaker, (1718-1779). Chippendale was the first cabinet maker to publish a book of his designs, the Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director (with the first edition appearing in 1754)
Furniture produced by Thomas Chippendale, characterized by graceful proportions. Influenced by the Rococo, Gothic and Chinese Chippendale styles prevail as an archetypal English style
A table designed to stand against a wall, often in hallways
An ornamental decoration at the top of a piece of furniture or mirror
Bordering bands of decorative cross-grained veneer
Decorative effect produced by gluing cut-out paper designs and images on a surface, then applying several layers of clear varnish or lacquer until the surface is smooth
A moulding motif consisting of a repeating row of square tooth-like blocks. Usually found above the frieze on bookcases
Ageing of furniture to render a pleasing antique or rustic appearance
A tale with hinged flaps or leaves, which when opened increase the table's surface area
A round table with a deep apron. The shape of the top resembles that of a drum