minus-squareLeeks@lemmy.worldtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•Why does antique furniture usually have carved "feet"?linkfedilinkarrow-up52arrow-down1·8 months agoThat design is known as “Ball and Claw”. It likely originated in the east with some symbolism, but when it went west, craftsman thought it looked cool and started copying it with minor changes. More info: https://www.furniturelibrary.com/use-of-the-ball-claw-design-motif/ linkfedilink
That design is known as “Ball and Claw”. It likely originated in the east with some symbolism, but when it went west, craftsman thought it looked cool and started copying it with minor changes.
More info: https://www.furniturelibrary.com/use-of-the-ball-claw-design-motif/