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What is the difference between a chair rail and wainscoting?
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The difference between a chair rail and wainscoting is placement and coverage. A chair rail is a piece of molding placed around 30 to 36 inches above the floor that is usually 2 to 3 inches wide. Wainscoting is paneling that usually travels from the chair rail to the floor, covering the lower half of a wall. On 1stDibs, find a variety of moulding.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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39 Antique 18th C. Dutch Delft Tiles Blue & White Star Animal Rabbit Hound Deer
By Delft
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 39 antique 18th Century blue and white ceramic Delft tiles. The majority feature a circle design around various animals including rabbits, dogs/hounds/fox, deer/stag, horse, c...
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Architectural Elements
Materials
Porcelain
$3,000 Sale Price
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Set of 10 Delft miniature landscape tiles, c. 1650
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Set of 10 Delft faience tiles in cobalt underglaze blue featuring decorations of animals, flowers, and houses. One tile has spider decoration at the corners. Chips, marks, cracks, an...
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Architectural Elements
Materials
Faience
Italian 18th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Baroque Curl Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood baroque ornament that once adorned a chapel or a church.
Italy, circa 1750. Weathered/ small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
H:42,5cm W:2...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
$509 Sale Price
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18th Century Italian Painted Rococo Panel
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A vibrant 18th century Italian rococo panel with shaped silhouette, painted in ochre and celadon tones. The central figure—a cherubic child gathering wheat—is framed by ornate scroll...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Carved Wooden Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair 18th century neoclassical carved wooden ornaments.
France circa 1780.
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Measurements are individual and include the wooden base....
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
$473 Sale Price
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GLADDING McBEAN & CO. Terracotta Chimney Cap, Lincoln, California, c.1925
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
GLADDING McBEAN & CO. Terracotta Chimney Cap, Lincoln, California, c.1925. Makers mark to the top.
This piece also functions well as a decorative object, centerpiece, sculpture etc.
Category
20th Century American Mission Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
