linenfold
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Linenfold is a type of ornamentation used in architecture and furniture. It is a carved or molded design that imitates the appearance of a folded or scrolled piece of linen. This decorative element is a form of applied embellishment, which is a distinguishing characteristic of buildings, furniture, and household items. The term "linen pattern" is also used synonymously with linenfold, and it can also be referred to as "linen scroll". Ornamentation like linenfold can be found on various architectural features such as moldings, columns, and around entryways and windows.123
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furnitureCarving…medieval carved ornamentation was the linenfold, which resembled folded sheets of linen laid on the surface of the wood. Although the motif was widely known, its origins are obscure.
Read More…medieval carved ornamentation was the linenfold, which resembled folded sheets of linen laid on the surface of the wood. Although the motif was widely known, its origins are obscure.
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…flat form of ornament called linenfold, or parchment. Linenfold was widely used in the north of France, Flanders, Low Germany north to the Baltic, Scandinavia, and England. The linenfold of France, the Low Countries, and Germany is carved with a sharper definition and greater delicacy than was usual in England…
Read More…flat form of ornament called linenfold, or parchment. Linenfold was widely used in the north of France, Flanders, Low Germany north to the Baltic, Scandinavia, and England. The linenfold of France, the Low Countries, and Germany is carved with a sharper definition and greater delicacy than was usual in England…
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