Antique Furniture Glossary: C

A • B • C • D • E • F • G • I • L • M • P • R • S • T • V Terms Defined: cabriole, canapé, candelabrum, cassone, chaise longue, chinoiserie, classical, coiffeuse, coiffeuse, commode, console, coquille, corbeille a fleurs, Corinthian columns, credenzia

Cabriole

Sinuous, double-curved form used in legs (and feet). The upper portion curving outward and the lower portion curving inward in a gentle S shape. The cabriole leg is especially characteristic of the Louis XV style.

Examples from our gallery: Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item No. 933) In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century. Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL. Set of twelve fine, Irish, George III style dining chairs (Item No. 932) Two armchairs, ten side chairs. In solid, mahogany, elaborately carved interlaced backs with leaves and rosettes, molded shaped seat frames with slip seats, acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating in paw feet. 19th century. Fine, French, Rocaille style table de milieu (center table) (Item No. 896) In solid walnut, carved on all four sides, with pierced apron on front and back, cabriole legs terminating in pied de sabots, and original rouge des Flandres marble top. Early 19th century. 33½" high by 48½" wide by 24¾" deep Fine, Louis XV, mahogany armoire (Item No. 904) The stepped arched cornice over a floral vine carved frieze and two arched paneled doors above a pierced C-scroll and leaf carved apron raised on leaf carved cabriole legs. From Bordeaux, France. 18th century. 98" high by 63" wide by 28" deep Pair of fine, Louis XV style marquise bergeres (Item No. 885) In solid, carved beechwood with serpentine, floral carved crests, scrolled arms, ample seats with serpentine floral-carved rail, and cabriole legs. One of identical pair shown. 19th century. 42" wide by 40" tall by 25" deep Fine, Venetian, Rococo style polychrome decorated desk (Item No. 894) The cartouche shaped top with tooled peach leather inset over a long center drawer, raised on cabriole legs, overall painted with simians at play all on a parchment ground. 19th century. 32" by 64½" wide by 30" deep Louis XV style, walnut, tall chest of drawers (semainier) (Item No. 883) With serpentine molded top over six leaf carved drawers centering a ribbon tied medallion; the rounded corners with floral carving and raised on cabriole legs. 19th century. 58½" high by 29½" wide by 19" deep Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item No. 851) The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century. 37½" high by 33½" wide by 76" long Fine, French, Louis XV period buffet de chasse (dit "meuble de port Bordelaise") (Item No. 848) In solid, carved mahogany, with rouge royale marble top above molded paneled doors with reeded center stile, interior with a belt of drawers, molded chamfered stiles, scalloped volute apron on cabriole legs ending in scrolled toes. Late 18th century. 40" high by 61" wide by 25½" deep Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item No. 843) With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725. 30¼" high by 31½" wide by 17" deep French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item No. 225) In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif. 50½" wide by 25" deep 33½" high Italian, Louis XV period, inlaid secretary (Item No. 781) In walnut and fruitwood with slant-front stand in two parts, the upper part with arched molded cornice above a pair of cupboard doors; the slant front enclosing a fitted interior above a frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs; inlaid to form foliate scrolls and flowerheads. From Piedmont. Mid-18th century. 87" tall by 52½" wide by 26" deep Parisian, Louis XV period table a jeu (Item No. 757) In kingwood, ebony, and ivory veneers with cabriole legs terminating in gilt-bronze sabot feet. Opens to reveal a green felt poker surface. Mid-18th century. closed: 25¼ wide by 22" deep by 28" high - when opened, poker surface is 25¼" by 44" Louis XV style, Italian bureau plat (Item No. 414) With painted verde gris finish and embossed leather writing surface, exaggerated cabriole legs ending in pied de sabots. Late 18th or early 19th century. 65" wide by 29" deep by 30" high George III style, carved mahogany, tilt-top table (Item No. 572) With circular pie-crust top, shell-carved cabriole legs terminating in carved paw feet. 19th century. 32" tall by 27½" diameter

Canapé

A sofa.

Examples from our gallery: Very fine, French, Regence period canapé a oreilles (Item No. 920) En arbalette form, in solid, carved walnut with needlepoint upholstery. Circa 1725. Very fine, French, Louis XVI period canapé (Item No. 123) With original painted surface. Stamped "Pillot." Circa 1780. 81" long by 26" deep by 40" high (at back) Fine, Napoleon III period, giltwood canapé of large dimensions (meuble de chateau) (Item No. 871) In solid, carved giltwood with five cushions in silk damask and two étiquettes (tags) bearing the inscription "PONTOI/ … JUILLET/1872." 19th century. 35¾" high by 138½" wide French, Louis XIII-XIV transition period canapé (Item No. 665) In solid, carved walnut with "les os de mouton" (sheep's horn) stretchers. Late 17th century. 81" wide by 33" deep by 46" high French, Regence period, caned canapé (Item No. 674) In solid, carved beechwood. Early 18th century. Louis XV period canapé (Item No. 627) In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century. 51½" wide French, Provençal, Regence period canapé (Item No. 649) In solid, carved walnut. Early 18th century. French, Provincial, Louis XV period, walnut and caned canapé (Item No. 653) Mid-18th century. 77½" wide Regence period canapé (Item No. 485) In solid, carved walnut with original needlepoint tapestry and legs terminating in pied de sabots. Early 18th century. 73" wide by 27" deep by 42" high

Candelabrum

A branched candlestick usually cast in bronze, white metal or silver.

Cassone

An Italian bridal dowry chest often decorated with carved, gilt, inlaid, or painted decoration

Examples from our gallery: Very fine, Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item No. 903) In solid, carved walnut. Late 17th century. 73" wide by 29" high by 22¾" deep Italian, Renaissance period, giltwood and pastiglia cassone (Item No. 836) The arched top decorated and star-shaped motif centered by a coat-of-arms, above a rectangular body decorated in pastiglia with figures in procession, the sides with similar star-shaped motif on bracket legs. Circa 1430, with restorations. 29½" high by 71½" wide by 23¼" deep Florentine, Renaissance period, intarsia-inlaid cassone (Item No. 623) In solid, carved walnut with dome top. Late 16th or early 17th century. 65" wide Italian, Baroque period cassone (Item No. 658) In solid, carved walnut. 17th century. 54½" wide by 26" high by 20½" deep Florentine, Renaissance period cassone (Item No. 678) In solid, carved walnut. 16th century. Tuscan, Renaissance period cassone (Item No. 664) In solid, carved walnut. 16th century.

Chaise longue

An upholstered couch in the shape of a chair which is long enough to support the legs.

Examples from our gallery: Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue (Item No. 851) The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century. 37½" high by 33½" wide by 76" long French, Louis XV period chaise longue (Item No. 807) In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century. 80" long by 34" wide by 40" high (at back)

Chinoiserie

European furniture employing Chinese style decorations and ornamentation which was popular in the late 17th and 18th centuries. Elaborately painted laquer is a common feature of chinoiserie furniture.

Examples from our gallery: Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item No. 924) In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century. Fine, English, George I style, chinoiserie, fall-front secretary (Item No. 915) In black lacquer, painted and parcel gilded. Late 19th or early 20th century. Very fine and rare Regence period chinoiserie commode (Item No. 901) With reverse arbalette façade, slightly galbe sides, original bronze d'ore pulls and escutcheon plates, and original interior locks. Original black laquer and parcel gilt surface is largely intact. Circa 1710. Very fine, George III period, chinoiserie paravent (folding screen) (Item No. 833) In black lacquer with gilt bronze trim and painted and parcel-gilded scenes. Late 18th century. Fine, English, George III period, chinoiserie and parcel-gilt, tall-case clock (Item No. 802) With clock dial signed "Sam Vale - Coventry." Late 18th century. Louis XV style, chinoiserie secretary ("dos d'ane") (Item No. 394) Painted and gilded with black lacquer base. Late 18th or early 19th century. 29" wide by 18" deep by 38" high Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item No. 439) Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century. 38" wide by 20" deep (when closed) 35" (when opened) 43½" high

Classical

Having to do with Greek or Roman and their derivatives.

Examples from our gallery: Pair of Napoleon III period (Neoclassical style), gilt bronze and porcelain three arm sconces (Item No. 923) With porcelain medallion depicting a satyr and a woman holding a goat flanking an athenienne (a small, decorative, tripod stand characteristic of the French Neoclassical and Empire periods). Late 19th century. 22" tall by 10¼" wide by 7½ deep Very fine pair of Neoclassical period fauteuils of large dimension (Item No. 922) In solid, carved giltwood. Circa 1780. Stamped "P H Poire JME" (Philippe Poirié, who was named Maître Ébéniste in 1765). 40" high by 27½" wide by 22½" deep Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item No. 825) In walnut. Circa 1785. 49 7/8" wide by 24½" deep by 35½" high Late 16th century, Florentine 'credenza' (Item No. 230) In carved walnut, having the characteristic classical elements including ionic capitals and acanthus leaf gadrooning. 51½" wide by 42" high by 16" deep Very Fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item No. 914) Milan, Circa 1780, school of Giuseppe Maggiolini, with possibly later beige marble top. Fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, painted and parcel-gilded, diminutive console table (Item No. 913) With Carrera marble top. Circa 1780. Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, white-painted and parcel-gilt demi-lune console tables (Item No. 895) Circa 1785. 35¾" high by 49¾" wide by 25½" deep Italian, Neoclassical, parcel gilt and painted settee (Item No. 905) The rectangular slightly scrolled upholstered back with leaf carved rounded arms on tapering columnar supports over a leaf and arrow carved seat raised on square tapering fluted legs. Late 18th century 36" high (at back) by 77" wide by 23" deep Fine, Classical period, Roman mosaic panel (Item No. 900) Formerly part of a floor. Centered by a rondel with four ovoid leaves within concentric oblong diamond bands, concentric corner rondels and banded border, iron banded edge. Circa second or third century, AD. 32½" wide by 56½" long Very fine, French, Neo-classical style, bronze d'ore and patinated bronze, six-light chandelier (Item No. 893) With sunburst canape, bronze-linked chain, patinated bronze cherubim playing horns, and centered by a gilt bronze torchere. Recently electrified to American standard. 19th century. Very fine and rare Italian, Neo-classical period, Marquetry Inlaid, Demi-lune commode. (Item No. 891) From Rome, with scenes displaying ancient Roman ruins. Late 18th century. Set of four, very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, grey-painted and giltwood boiserie panels of large dimensions (Item No. 875) The panels circa 1800, the later frames mid-19th century. Each one painted with classical figures: Minerva, Apollo, Bacchus, and Diana. The frames inscribed "SALONE BALLO." large pair: 76" high by 62¼" wide; small pair 74½" high by 62½" wide Italian, Neoclassical, crème painted and parcel-gilt settee (Item No. 616) Late 18th or early 19th century. Rome or Naples. 63¼" wide by 37" high (at back) by 24" deep. Pair of very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, giltwood mirrors (Item No. 831) With original mercury glass and original giltwood surface. One of identical pair shown. Late 18th or early 19th century. Provenance: from the collection of Mexican film star Maria Felix La Donna. 82" high by 36" wide Very fine, Parisian, Neoclassical period, drop-leaf banquet table (Item No. 828) In solid Cuban mahogany. Six tapered, fluted legs ending in original casters. With original extension mechanism and four later, matching finish, 20" wide, mahogany leaves. Circa 1780. 30" high by 68" diameter (148" long, fully extended) Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item No. 824) Circa 1820. Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois. 82" high by 34¾" wide by 20¼" deep Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical, painted and parcel-gilt overmantel mirror (Item No. 801) With original mercury glass. Late 18th century. 61¼" high by 56" wide Very fine, Italian, Neoclassical period library table (Item No. 794) In solid, carved walnut, with six legs. Late 18th century. 104½" long by 37" wide by 31½" high Pair of fine, Italian Majolica, bottle-neck vases (Item No. 795) With satyr masks, each hand-painted with scenes of neoclassical figures. Mid-19th century. 14" high by 13" wide by 8" deep Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, painted corner cabinets (Item No. 564) With bow front tops above panel inset doors, raised on bracket feet, the whole painted with scrolls and flowering leafage on a pale green ground. Late 18th or early 19th century. (One of identical pair shown) 41" high by 31" wide by 21" deep 41" high by 31" wide by 21" deep French, Louis XVI style (Neo-Classical), bronze d'ore, lantern (Item No. 710) With Baccarat crystal. Late 19th century. 41" high 13" diameter Set of ten Italian, neo-classical, cream painted and parcel gilt dining chairs (Item No. 709) Circa 1780, two side chairs of a later date. armchair 22" wide by 34¾" high (at back) Italian, Neoclassical period silver-leaf mirror (Item No. 387) With original mercury glass. Late 18th century. French, Neoclassical style, flame mahogany bureau plat (Item No. 680) 19th century. Rare, French, Neoclassical, extension dining table (Item No. 598) In solid Cuban mahogany, a wood that has been completely deforested. With tapered, fluted legs terminating in casters. Extends with original mechanism to twenty-three feet, seating for thirty people. Late 18th century from Ile de France (region of Paris). 29" high by 53" round when drop leaves are up, extending up to 23' (276"). French, Neoclassical, period armoire de chasse (Item No. 596) A very unusual form, most likely from a hunting lodge in Southwestern France. In solid, carved cherry with additional storage cabinets on either side (see photo number three), which were used to store hunting gear. Late 18th century. 93" high by 72" wide by 23" deep Italian, Neoclassical (Retour d'Egypt), carved and painted giltwood mirror (Item No. 280) With gilded sphinxes and foliage motif. Late 18th century or early 19th century. 48" wide by 70" high Pair of Venetian, Neoclassical Gondola lanterns (Item No. 565) Mounted on poles. With largely original polychrome surface. Late 18th century. Lanterns without poles are 36" high by 12" wide. Poles are 58" high. Pair of Italian, painted corner cabinets (Item No. 285) Two 19th century, Italian, Neo-classical corner cabinets with polychrome finish. 51" high by 29" wide by 17" deep (at center)

Coiffeuse

A small table topped with a mirror intended as a make-up and hairdressing table.

Examples from our gallery: Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item No. 873) 19th century. 60½" high by 39" wide by 18" deep Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item No. 824) Circa 1820. Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois. 82" high by 34¾" wide by 20¼" deep

Coiffeuse

A dressing table. (c.f., poudreuse)

Examples from our gallery: Fine, Venetian, Rococo style, painted and parcel-gilded coiffeuse (Item No. 873) 19th century. 60½" high by 39" wide by 18" deep Very fine, Spanish, Neoclassical, flame mahogany and parcel-gilt coiffeuse (Item No. 824) Circa 1820. Provenance: Collection d' Ariane Dandois. 82" high by 34¾" wide by 20¼" deep

Commode

A low chest of drawers, usually with short legs, intended to be set against a wall.

Examples from our gallery: Fine, French, Louis XV style chinoiserie sauteuse sans traverse (two drawer commode) (Item No. 924) In black lacquer, gilt-bronze mounted, painted and parcel-gilded; in the bombé form with veined marble top. 19th century. Very fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item No. 825) In walnut. Circa 1785. 49 7/8" wide by 24½" deep by 35½" high Very Fine, Northern Italian, Neoclassical period, marquetry-inlaid commode (Item No. 914) Milan, Circa 1780, school of Giuseppe Maggiolini, with possibly later beige marble top. Very fine and rare Regence period chinoiserie commode (Item No. 901) With reverse arbalette façade, slightly galbe sides, original bronze d'ore pulls and escutcheon plates, and original interior locks. Original black laquer and parcel gilt surface is largely intact. Circa 1710. Very fine and rare Italian, Neo-classical period, Marquetry Inlaid, Demi-lune commode. (Item No. 891) From Rome, with scenes displaying ancient Roman ruins. Late 18th century. Very fine, Louis XV style, kingwood amaranth and gilt-bronze mounted commode (Item No. 880) 19th century. 53½" wide by 24½" deep by 36" high French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item No. 225) In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif. 50½" wide by 25" deep 33½" high Fine, French, Empire commode (Item No. 282) In blond mahogany with dark grey granite top and all original hardware. Early 19th century. 52" wide by 36" high by 24" deep French, Regence period commode (Item No. 279) In carved walnut with marble top and all original hardware from L'Ile de France. Early 18th century. 45" wide by 24½" deep by 35" high Regence period, Provençal, three-drawer commode (Item No. 553) In solid, carved walnut with marble top and pied de biche. Early 18th century. 45" wide by 39" by 26" deep Louis XV style, chinoiserie commode scriban (Item No. 439) Gilded and painted with ivory inlay. 19th century. 38" wide by 20" deep (when closed) 35" (when opened) 43½" high French, Louis XVI period "commode/scriban" (slant-top secretary) (Item No. 350) In walnut, with kingwood banding outlined with satinwood and ebony stringing. 18th century. 32¼" wide by 19" deep by 40½" high French, Louis XVI style commode (Item No. 347) In flame mahogany with Breche violet marble top. Late 19th century. 45½ wide by 22½ deep by 35½ high French, 18th century, Regence period commode (Item No. 261) In solid walnut, with burl elm paneled drawers. 54" wide by 25" deep by 36" high

Console

A table that stands against the wall and is usually supported by two, bracket-shaped legs.

Examples from our gallery: Very fine, Italian Rococo period console table (Item No. 933) In solid, elaborately carved giltwood with Serravezza marble top, pierced skirt centered by a rocaille foliate ornament, complex volute floral and foliate-carved cabriole legs, and arched foliate stretcher. Mid-18th century. Provenance: Formerly part of the furnishings at The Audubon House, Key West, FL; previously on exhibition at the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, FL. Large, Italian, Louis XVI period carved console (Item No. 931) From Torino with medallions, garlands, and acanthus leaves carved in solid linden wood. Original blue, gray, and beige Brocatello marble top. Circa 1780 Pair of very fine, Venetian, Baroque period, carved giltwood and silvered wall consoles (Item No. 929) With tripod bases. Circa 1740. Very fine, French, Louis XVI period, brass mounted console desserte (Item No. 927) In solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Of demi-lune form with three functioning drawers and original hardware. Circa 1780. Stamped "E. AVRIL JME". (Etienne Avril, Master 1774, was a principle supplier of furniture to Marie Antoinette at the Château de Saint-Cloud.) 58" wide by 35" high by 18" deep Fine, Italian, Neoclassical period, painted and parcel-gilded, diminutive console table (Item No. 913) With Carrera marble top. Circa 1780. Pair of Italian, Neoclassical, white-painted and parcel-gilt demi-lune console tables (Item No. 895) Circa 1785. 35¾" high by 49¾" wide by 25½" deep French, 18th century, Louis XV period console table (Item No. 870) In carved giltwood having a gray and white marble top. 38" wide by 19" deep by 33" high French, Rocaille period, console table (Item No. 670) In solid, carved oak with original "rouge de langueduc" marble top. Mid-18th century. 34" wide by 19" deep by 33" high Very fine, French provincial, Regence period console table (Item No. 867) In solid, carved oak with original marble top. Legs terminating in pied de sabots. Circa 1725. 47¾" wide by 33" high by 25¼" deep Very fine, French, Louix XV period, giltwood console table (Item No. 876) Mid-18th century. Possibly Lyon. 51½" wide by 25" deep by 31¼" high French, Provençal (Beaucaire), Louis XV period, carved giltwood console table (Item No. 869) With Breche violet, beveled marble. 18th century. 43" wide by 23" deep by 35" high Fine, Portugese, Rococo period, console table (Item No. 864) In solid, carved mahogany. Mid-18th century. 33" high by 40½" wide by 29" deep Fine, French, Regence period, carved giltwood console (Item No. 843) With veined pink marble serpentine-fronted top above a shell and foliate frieze on crosshatched and diagonal reeded ground, raised on foliate-carved double scroll cabriole legs terminating in "pied de sabots." Circa 1725. 30¼" high by 31½" wide by 17" deep Pair of very fine and rare French, Louix XIV style, wrought-iron consoles (Item No. 840) Each with a shaped, breche d'alep marble top above a pierced break-fronted frieze with c-scrolls, quatrefoils, and diamonds and three pierced aprons raised on scrolled supports headed with cherubim. Circa 1900-1920. (one shown) 78" wide by 37" high by 21¾" deep Italian, Rococco period, walnut console (Item No. 838) With wooden top painted to resemble marble and legs terminating in pied de sabots. From Naples. Mid-18th century. 60" wide by 35" high by 26½" deep Fine pair of Continental, Louis XV style, red painted and parcel gilded console tables (Item No. 812) With white-veined, liver-colored marble tops. One of identical pair shown. 53" wide by 35" high by 22" deep Italian, Louis XV style, wrought iron console (Item No. 771) With marble top. 19th century. 41½" wide by 16" deep by 38½" high Northern Italian, Rococo period, silver leaf console table (Item No. 587) With ochre color marble top having a green border. Mid-18th century. 53" wide by 27" deep by 37" high Italian, Baroque demi-lune console table (Item No. 465) From Tuscany in solid walnut. Early 17th century (restored). 70" wide by 30" deep by 38" high Italian, Charles X period console (Item No. 14) Walnut veneer, white Carrera marble top. Circa 1825. 55½" wide by 26½" deep by 39½" high

Coquille

Seashell or scallop shaped.

Examples from our gallery: French, 18th century, carved sauteuse (two-drawer Provençal commode) (Item No. 225) In walnut, with Louis XV cabriole legs and carved acanthus leaf and coquille (seashell) motif. 50½" wide by 25" deep 33½" high French, early 18th century, Regence armoire (Item No. 294) In carved walnut, having the "coquille" or scallop carving and pierced apron characteristic of furniture from Provence.

Corbeille a fleurs

Literally "flower basket." Characteristic of Louis XV style decoration.

Examples from our gallery: Fine, Arlesian, Louis XV period vitrine (Item No. 925) In solid, carved walnut with chapeau de gendarme cornice adorned with corbeille a fleurs. With four conforming shelves and escargot feet. 18th century. Very fine, French Provençal, Louis XV period mirror in solid, carved giltwood (Item No. 898) In the Rocaille form, vigorously carved with grapes, leaves, vines, the whole surmounted by a crest in the form of a "corbeille a fleurs" (basket of flowers). With later plate glass. 18th century. 52" high by 34" wide French, Louis XV period buffet deux corps (Item No. 492) In solid oak with chapeau de gendarme cornice above "corbeille a fleurs" carved motif. 18th century from Normandy (Paye de Caux).

Corinthian columns

The most decorative of the classical Greek columns, Corinthian columns feature indented sides topped with flowering, leaf-like structures.

Credenzia

A side table or buffet with a flat surface for serving and cabinet space for storage. Italian credenzias often had drawers surmounting the lower cabinet doors.