In the interior designs, many people pursue the European styles, such as Italian rural style and French classical style. However, do you find out the decorative moulding patterns in those decorations? These decorative moulding patterns all have their own meanings. Goodware is going to tell you these meanings.
Flowers and fruits chapter
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Acanthus
Acanthus is an herb plant which is growing on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. A symbol of “regeneration” and “eternal life.” In Greek culture, the Acanthus patterns are used in Corinthian columns. In Architectural design, they are almost the theme of decoration in the Western style.
Nowadays, the scroll pattern is mostly an extension of the Acanthus. The Acanthus patterns symbol the continuous elements in decorative moulding patterns.
Goodware onlay – Acanthus design (WC-8226R)
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Rose
In ancient Greece and Roman nation, the rose was a symbol of Venus and love. In the European classical furniture, the rose patterns show the luxurious and elegant taste.
Goodware onlays can be applied to a large area of modification and the furniture design style. (WC-8422)
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Grapes
Rudolph II of the Holy Roman Empire’s favorite court painter “Arcimboldo” also used the grapes for his painting called “Autumn.” In many European myths, the grapes have the meanings of celebration, harvest, and love.
Goodware corbels also have different decorative moulding patterns. (WD-102L)
Texture chapter
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Greek Key Motif
According to legend, the pattern is from a meandering river in the narrative poetry of the ancient Greek poet Homer. The Greek Key Motif is one of the important signs of ancient Greece. A symbol of the infinite cycle of eternity. It gives the meaningful influence for Western architectural decoration.
Greek Key Motif is an important decorative moulding pattern in contemporary home design. (GP-1890)
Animal chapter
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Lion
In the animal decorative moulding patterns, the lion is the most widely used pattern. The Greeks and Romans considered the lion is a guardian god of springs, doors, monasteries, and steles. Symbolizes the courage, strength, and noble temperament.
Goodware Lion decorative wall panel (WL-809) (GB-99653)
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Bird
It is flying in the sky. Symbolizes the freedom and nature. The sky has been compared to a spiritual force, the bird can enter the power. In the myth, the bird transforms into the messenger of God.
Goodware Bird decorative wall panel (WE-811A) (WE-811C)
Shape chapter
In the antiquities of Western culture, the egg, spear, and dentate are often widely used for decorative purposes. You can see these decorative moulding patterns in building materials or utensils. The story behind them is unsearchable. However, spear symbolizes the power and conquest in ancient Greece.
Goodware carved crown molding – Egg, spear, and dentate patterns. (GM-0109) (GM-0110)
Portrait chapter
We most often see portraits being used in buildings, such as the churches, temples, and monuments. You can see the Caryatid of Acropolis or Papal Basilica of Saint Peter of Vatican. Portraits mostly are from the spiritual figures of myths, bible, epic, and religious ceremonies.
Goodware wall panel series (WE-803D) (WK-812R)
In conclusion, we can feel the metaphor of life and nature in the European style. There are many decorative moulding patterns in Goodware products. It may inspire you to come up with some good ideas. Create a personal style which is full of European atmosphere.
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