Antique FAQs
What is the difference between a chest of drawers, a highboy, and a chiffonier?
A highboy is usually a tall chest with a legged base. A chiffonier is a high and narrow chest, often with a swivel mirror mounted at the top. Both items technically count as chests of drawers.
What is a stretcher?
Stretchers are pieces of wood which extend between chair legs. Genuine older furniture pieces will often have wear on the foremost stretcher. This is because stretchers in this location commonly operate as informal footrests.What is singerie?
The term "singerie" is a French word which translates to "monkey tricks." This is a genre which dealt with monkeys being dressed up in human clothing. It was a popular theme for decoration during the 18th century. After about 1800, the theme disappeared for a bit. However, it was again revived with Darwin's 1859 publication of On the Origin of Species.
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