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Chair rails

Scope note

Horizontal strips, usually of wood, affixed to walls at a height which prevents the backs of chairs from damaging the wall surface.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002684

Broader Terms used

<interior wall components>

Term used for

rails, chair

Equivalent Terms used

chair rail

Created

13yrs ago

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