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A cabriole leg is a curved furniture leg that typically terminates in a distinctive foot. Description. A cabriole leg, distinguished by its elegant S-shaped curve, is a design element deeply rooted in the history of furniture.
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.
The hallmark of the cabriole leg is the S-shaped curve that runs along its length. This curve is achieved by removing material from the inside of the leg’s bends. Using carving tools, gradually shape the curves to achieve a symmetrical, flowing form.
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.
14 Μαΐ 2024 · Cabriole Leg. As the most popular furniture leg design—and likely the only one you’ve heard of—the cabriole leg is the belle of the antique ball! It features two curves known as the upper convex and the lower concave, which are often adorned with carvings of plant imagery like acanthus or the iconic “ball-and-claw” look.
30 Αυγ 2023 · The cabriole table leg design originated in France during the early 18th century. It draws inspiration from the graceful curves found in the legs of certain animals, such as the reverse curve of a goat's leg. The term "cabriole" itself comes from the French word for "capricious," reflecting the whimsical and playful nature of the design ...
15 Δεκ 2018 · It is this curve that is essentially cabriole legs. If we think about furniture before the introduction of the cabriole leg, we see nothing more than variations on a straight-legged theme (as represented by the William & Mary Highboy shown above).
