Eastlake Pediments

More old wood from my disassembled Victorian fainting couch…

Pediments in furniture refer to a decorative element (crown) on top of a piece, similar in style to an architectual pediment topping a classical building.

I’ve re-purposed three of these, incorporating them into exisiting furniture I already had.

While my long-term judgement on their suitability remains to be seen, I enjoy the simple-yet-artful grace notes added onto these hand-crafted pieces from over 120 years ago: