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CHIMNEYPIECE [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chimneys (Building Elements)
DEF

Decorative treatment about and above a fireplace.

DEF

An ornamental embellishment above and/or around the fireplace opening.

DEF

The fittings and decorative elements of a mantel, including the cornice and shelf carried above the fireplace.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Cadre mouluré délimitant l'ouverture du foyer.

DEF

Encadrement rapporté en applique [...] autour d'une cheminée : [il] se compose de deux montants verticaux, ou piédroits, réunis à leur sommet par une traverse horizontale, ou corniche.

OBS

Le chambranle n'est qu'un décor porté par le manteau ou, dans le cas des cheminées incorporées, directement par le mur.

Spanish

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