A decorative element that encircles a line of bosses with two bands or ribbons intertwined. The ribbons connect at the figure’s ends to form a continuous band. The guilloche was adapted by European furniture designers in all the classically influenced forms, starting with Renaissance Furniture, from ancient Greek architectural embellishment. In the British Regency style, it was particularly well-liked.
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