A stretcher connects, braces, and strengthens the legs of tables, chairs, chests and sofas. Box stretchers connect all four legs of a piece, forming a box around it. X-stretchers (also known as cross stretchers or saltiers) form an X underneath the piece of furniture. H-stretchers have side pieces that connect front legs with the ones directly behind them and then have a cross piece that runs from one side stretcher to the other.
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| Paul McCobb Directional chair with box stretchers modernlivingsupplies.com |
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| T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb with X-stretchers 1stdibs.com |
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| Finn Juhl library table with H-stretchers 1stdibs.com |
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| Tommi Parzinger table with X-stretchers 1stdibs.com |
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| Hans Wegner Peacock chair with H-stretchers 1stdibs.com |
Another new thing learned. Thank you for the Chairs 101 lesson, teacher Dana. (:
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