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2. Cabriole leg - Wikipedia

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   A cabriole leg is one of (usually) four vertical supports of a piece of furniture shaped in two curves; the upper arc is convex, while lower is concave; the upper curve always bows outward, while the lower curve bows inward; with the axes of the two curves in the same plane. This design was used by the ancient Chinese and Greeks, but emerged in ...

3. Ancient furniture - Wikipedia

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   This furniture is usually decorated with basketry motifs, ivory inlays, hippopotamus and elephant ivories, and it was finely carved in the shape of bull legs. The base of each leg, terminated in a ribbed cylinder design to protect the foot of the support. Furniture legs were finished with the pedestal feet.

4. Queen Anne style furniture - Wikipedia

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   Queen Anne furniture is "somewhat smaller, lighter, and more comfortable than its predecessors," and examples in common use include "curving shapes, the cabriole leg, cushioned seats, wing-back chairs, and practical secretary desk - bookcase pieces." [2] Other elements characterizing the style include pad feet and "an emphasis on line and form ...

5. Metal furniture - Wikipedia

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   It also began once again to manufacture outdoor steel furniture. By the 1950s, in addition to tubular steel, furniture was produced using aluminum, wire mesh and legs made of thin steel rods that give mid-century furniture its distinctive splayed leg, light-on-its-feet look. Benefits. Durability is the main advantage of metal furniture.

6. 12 Vintage and Antique Furniture Pieces That Could Be ... - AOL

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   These more recent vintage finds made their owners very happy at auction, too. 1974 George Nakashima Persian walnut conoid headboard and platform bed: $27,500. 1958 Wharton Esherick sofa: $273,000 ...

7. The 18 Best Places to Buy Antique and Vintage Furniture Online

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   Here, the best places to buy antique and vintage furniture online. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways ...