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Gadroon or Godroon. A form of ornament consisting of a series of convex flutings, chiefly used in a twisted form as a finish to the edge.
Gallery. The raised and pierced rim upon a table top, usually in Chinese fretwork.
Gate-legged, hundred-legged, or forty-legged table. An early table with drop leaves and stretchers between the legs, of which there are six stationary upon the middle section, and one or two which swing out to hold up the drop leaves.
Girandole. A mirror with fixtures for candles.
Guéridon. A stand to hold a candelabra,—a candle-stand.
Guilloche. An ornamental pattern formed by interlacing curves.
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High-boy. A tall-boy or chest of drawers upon high legs.
Hood. The bonnet top of a high-boy.