Illustrated Architecture Dictionary .................... Illustrated FURNITURE Glossary
Illustrated Architecture Dictionary .................... Illustrated
FURNITURE Glossary
Cornucopia
KOR na KOH pee a - nyaAlso called horn of plenty
1. A goat's horn overflowing with fruit, flowers and grain, signifying prosperity.2. A cone-shaped ornament or receptacle
Greek mythology: The horn of the goat that suckled Zeus, which broke off and became filled with fruit. In folklore it became filled with whatever its owner desired.
As a decorative motif, popular in the Renaissance, Empire and Victorian periods.
Cornucopia sofa: An English Regency sofa (circa 1820), with scrolled arms carved in the form of a cornucopia. The sofa back and legs repeat this motif. The foot was often a lion's paw. Also appeared in American Empire furniture.
Examples from Buffalo:
- Illustration above: 678 Main Street
- Illustration above: Furniture: Empire cornucopia sofa photo detail - L. & J. Gotro collection ...... LARGER size
- Buffalo Athletic Club
- Lockwood House, 844 Delaware Ave.
- Walbridge Building
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