parts

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.

scroll foot

Carved ornamental foot of the armchair.

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.