Which feature is characteristic of Rococo furniture legs?

• A. Cabriole legs
• B. Bracket feet
• C. Tapered legs
• D. Straight legs

Answer: (A)

Curved, light, decorative outlines define Rococo furniture, and the leg that most clearly expresses that movement is the cabriole leg. The cabriole is formed by a graceful outward curve at the knee followed by an inward curve at the ankle, usually ending in an elegant scroll or shell foot. This double curve creates the sense of buoyancy and playfulness central to Rococo design, helping the piece feel lighter and more dynamic. Bracket feet are solid, squared forms more typical of earlier Baroque or heavy Renaissance-influenced pieces, not the delicate, sinuous line Rococo is known for. Tapered or straight legs emphasize linear simplicity, a look that comes later with Neoclassical styles, contrasting with the ornate curves that define Rococo.