[Osaka Staff] About the design of antique furniture legs

Nice to meet you again! Hello ^^

This is Yamada from the Osaka store staff!

It is sudden,

Have you ever seen the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast?

What about the Harry Potter series?

That kind of fairy tale-like worldview of Western movies.

I want you to think about it once.

The presence of well-crafted furniture and interior decoration is essential.

Among the old antique furniture

Furniture with such a fairy tale context,

(Aside from whether you actually use it at home or not.)

I think it's something that really tickles the childish spirit.

So, today we will talk about antique furniture that appears in such stories.

I would love to have a conversation focusing on leg design!

① Beautiful cat legs with elegant curves! "Cabriole Leg"

``Cabriole Legs'' are iron plates with the design of antique furniture legs.

French ballet term meaning "bouncing" or "jumping up"

It is said to be derived from "Cabriole".

In Japanese, the word ``nekokyaku'' is more familiar.

It is characterized by an S-shaped curve, stylized as an animal's leg.

This design was popular mainly in Europe in the mid-18th century, during the Rococo period, which was characterized by gorgeous and feminine designs.

The graceful and curvaceous form matches the beautiful fantasy world view!

Later, in the 19th century, claw legs were also used for bathtubs.

A world of stories...!

②Presence and profound feeling! "Barbos Leg"

Barboss leg is located in the middle of a leg or column.

It is a traditional British decorative process that is rounded like a bulb .

Because it looks like a fruit, it is also called ``pineapple leg'' or ``melon bulb.''

You can also call!

Its origins date back to the 12th century, when it was first used as a design for the columns of Gothic monasteries in England.

Initially, it had a simple design with no surface decorations.

Later, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth in the 16th century, when barbos legs became popular,

The spherical part is engraved with acanthus (leaf) patterns, creating a luxurious atmosphere.

Its roots are in the Gothic style, which is famous for its church architecture.

The heavy and heavy feel is irresistible for antique lovers.

We hope that you can convey the charm of the Barboss Legs, which have a great presence!

③Adorable silhouette “Bobbin Leg”

Thirdly, we would like to introduce bobbin legs with a rhythmic and cute design. Also called spindle leg.

Often seen on the legs of antique furniture,

A method called ``turning'' using a potter's wheel is used.

(The design of the turned legs is called turned legs.)

Designed with continuous round parts, like a series of bobbins.

This type of furniture has been seen in England since the 17th century.

Famous from the Harry Potter movie series

Even in the common room of Slytherin dormitory.

Stools with this leg design are often used!

It might be interesting if you pay attention to it.

By the way, it's a friend's design.

There is also a leg design called `` Barley Sugar Twist ''.

It is also simply called a twisted leg,

The origin of the word is said to have come from the European sweets ``Twisted candy.''

looks delicious~~!

④ Clean, simple and beautiful “tapered legs”

The last thing we will introduce is the tapered leg.

The design of the legs tapers towards the tip.

Compared to the three introduced above, it features a more sophisticated and simple design!

This is because the neoclassical style (neoclassicism) was popular from the mid-18th century.

In the design of the style,

Baroque and Rococo styles that were popular in the 17th century (the cat legs were created during this period),

It was created by people who were a bit offended by excessive decoration.

It has a background of being born in the midst of a current of thought.

Also, during this period, the ruins of Pompeii were excavated in Italy,

Let's go back to the designs of the good old days! That's what happens.

(That's why it's called neoclassical)

Therefore, the furniture that was popular in this era

Rather than a curve like the Rococo era,

The focus is on calm, linear, and classy furniture.

These tapered legs are modest yet beautiful.

It often has a process called ``fluting'' that has vertical grooves.

(Also included in the chair in the image above)

This is actually designed after the pillars of an ancient Greek temple.

This is a decoration unique to this era where classics are cherished.

Tapered legs give the impression of clean, luxurious furniture.

I think it would be easy to match with any room.

So, how was it?

This is quite long, but as I introduced at the beginning,

The presence of furniture is indispensable in Western movies and elaborate worldviews.

Each of these furniture items has its own background, even the design of the legs.

It might be interesting to watch a movie while thinking about this!

See you again in the next blog update~~~~👋👋🦈

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