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Skosmos

Preferred term

Sabre legs

Definition

  • Straight leg that is gently incurved at the lower end like a cavalry sabre. They may be square or round in section and taper gently towards the base. They are derived from the Greek klismos and are widely used in armchairs and sofas from the late 18th and early 19th century.

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