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rinceau
Decorative pattern, painted or carved, usually composed of curved plant elements.
volute
Decorative pattern carved at the ends of the arms.
splat
Armchair member supporting the back.
base of splat
Part of the splat joining it to the apron of the chair.
cockleshell
Decorative pattern shaped like a shell.
acanthus leaf
Decorative pattern characterized by a series of carved leaves whose rounded top is in relief.
cabriole leg
Small stile supporting the seat, curved outward toward the top and inward toward the bottom.
apron
Wooden part surrounding and supporting the seat and into which the legs are fitted.
seat
Level part of the armchair for sitting upon.
arm stump
Vertical member supporting the arm and fastening it to the apron of the seat.
arm
Side of the armchair supporting the arm on both sides of the seat.
patera
Decorative pattern shaped like a rose or a star.
palmette
Decorative pattern shaped like a stylized palm leaf.