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Cresting  

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  • n. [1275–1325; ME creste ‹ OF ‹ L crista]+ ing. The upper edge of a piece of furniture where the center is raised in relation to the ends. They are usually rhythmic and highly decorative. They may be carved directly or added later. Often they are just a central motif that form the upright support of the back. It is used for the decoration of furniture or objects such as chairs, mirrors, armchairs, headboards…

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