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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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Pair 19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900
Weathered and small losses but despite of its age in a good condition
Measurement here belo...
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Zinc
$684 Sale Price / set
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Late 18th century Italian Neo Classical Hand Painted Panel
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing neoclassical hand painted panel in fresco style.
Italy circa 1780
Weathered, small losses.
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:52,5cm W:39,5cm D:7cm
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
$803 Sale Price
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19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900
Weathered but despite of its age in a good condition
Measurement here below is inclusive th...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Zinc
$327 Sale Price
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Pair of French 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak Renaissance ornaments that most likely once adorned a half timbered house in Normandy.
France, 17th century. Weathered, small losses
Measurement here below a...
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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
$1,064 Sale Price / set
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17th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche with its original color and gilding.
France, circa 1650-1700. Weathered, small losses
Measurement includes the wooden base.
H:65cm W:27,5cm D...
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
$1,064 Sale Price
54% Off
18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup,
Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1750
H:12cm W:24,5cm D:18-33cm
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
$945 Sale Price
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