The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 221
seldom used the simple Chippendale square leg, ofidentical thickness throughout, pre-ferring to diminish the thicknessof the leg from the top to theground; even that spade base,which he at times used on histapering Marlborough chair legs,tapered from its top to the ground.A cardinal…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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