by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
An outward and upward facing pointed detail found on extravagant tie backs and...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
Describes chairs with high backs that continue or extend around and over the arms, spreading out like a ‘wing’ at the top and tapering to the chair back by the time they reach the arm. Wing chairs were developed primarily to protect the head and neck...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
A style of wooden chair with a shaped seat, splayed legs and backs made of fine spindles that fit into a shaped top rail of varying design and height. Whilst it has a definite overall style, the Windsor chair comes in various sizes and variations: from full rocking...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
A window pane check describes any of the open-line checks, or sets of parallel lines that cross to create squares, in a colour that contrasts with the plain ground to create an effect reminiscent of window panes. The design may be bold and dominant or subtle, in...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
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