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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.
The leg's unique curve starts thicker at the top and thins out towards the bottom, often ending with a decorative foot such as a ball-and-claw or pad. The shape of the cabriole leg not only serves aesthetic purposes but also provides structural stability to the piece of furniture it supports.
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.
29 Σεπ 2024 · The graceful curve of a cabriole leg gives furniture a refined, flowing appearance that feels both delicate and sturdy. Commonly associated with Queen Anne and Chippendale styles, cabriole legs can also be in a sleeker, non-ornate style for a modernized look.
16 Μαΐ 2024 · Cabriole legs are furniture legs that feature a graceful double-curved shape. The top part of the cabriole leg bows out into a convex curve, while the bottom part bows in to form a concave curve. The curves occur in the same vertical plane and join at what is called the knee.
27 Μαρ 2024 · A cabriole leg is a curved furniture leg shaped in two S-curves. Typically, one of four legs supporting furniture, a cabriole leg tapers inward at the ankle to form a decorative foot. Cabriole legs add elegance and sophistication to Queen Anne, Chippendale, and other delicate furniture styles. « Back to Glossary Index.
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.
