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What does tapered fit mean?

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What does tapered fit mean?
Unlike straight-leg, a tapered fit gets narrower towards the hem. Tapered fit pants generally refer to jeans and slacks.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Brown Saltman Mid-Century Walnut Dry Bar Cabinet, Tapered Legs, 1950s
By Brown Saltman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut dry bar cabinet with a rectangular profile and two doors and a top that all slide outward to reveal an interior compartment with an upper shelf accessible...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French 3-Drawer Side-Chest with Clean Lines and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This chest is presented nicely upon four gently tapering squared legs. Please note that there is some slight warping to the top at the back left corner.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Arden Riddle Mid-Century Low Table, Rectangular Wood Design, USA
By Arden Riddle
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century low table with an elongated rectangular plank surface resting on four slightly tapered squared legs. (ARDEN RIDDLE)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

English Chippendale Mahogany Side Table. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany side table with carved decorative pierced gallery, interior open cupboard, and terminating on tapered square legs. Late 18th Century
Category

Antique 1790s British George III End Tables

Edwardian Style Mahogany & Satinwood Petite Oval Occasional Table
By John Sheridan
Located in Malibu, CA
Elegant accent table with tapered square legs, unique stretchers, inlaid banding & faux drawer.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian End Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Bow Front Mahogany Server. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English bow front mahogany two drawer server with original brass pulls, one board top, and terminating on tapered squared legs. Late 18th Century
Category

Antique 1790s British George III Demi-lune Tables

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