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Taboret
A taboret (also spelled tabouret or tabourette) refers to two different pieces of furniture: a Cabinetry, cabinet or a Stool_(seat), stool. 17th-century stool As a stool, it refers to a short stool without a back or arms. The name is derived from its resemblance to a drum (diminutive of Old French ''tabour''). The tabouret acquired a more specialized meaning in 17th-century France at the court of Louis XIV of France, Louis XIV in Versailles. Sitting in the presence of the royal family was a much coveted honor, and the tabouret was the way to do it. The court tabouret was an elaborate, upholstered stool with curved wooden legs and tassels, carried by a liveried and wigged servant. Duchesses were automatically granted the honor of sitting in front of the queen. In fact, this stool became such a symbol of privilege that when Louis XIV's mother, the Regent Anne of Austria, granted the tabouret to two non-duchesses, such a storm of protest was raised that she had to revoke the ord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tabouret
A taboret (also spelled tabouret or tabourette) refers to two different pieces of furniture: a Cabinetry, cabinet or a Stool_(seat), stool. 17th-century stool As a stool, it refers to a short stool without a back or arms. The name is derived from its resemblance to a drum (diminutive of Old French ''tabour''). The tabouret acquired a more specialized meaning in 17th-century France at the court of Louis XIV of France, Louis XIV in Versailles. Sitting in the presence of the royal family was a much coveted honor, and the tabouret was the way to do it. The court tabouret was an elaborate, upholstered stool with curved wooden legs and tassels, carried by a liveried and wigged servant. Duchesses were automatically granted the honor of sitting in front of the queen. In fact, this stool became such a symbol of privilege that when Louis XIV's mother, the Regent Anne of Austria, granted the tabouret to two non-duchesses, such a storm of protest was raised that she had to revoke the ord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
