Quatrefoil, noun, a 4-lobed foliation in architecture.
This 4 sided, leaf-like shape is centuries old. The first known use of the word is dated back to the 15th century. And although the quatrefoil had its hay day during the Gothic Revival and Renaissance era, its classic style is still showing up today in chic and modern designs!
Quatrefoil for the 21st century:
Room with white quatrefoil screen, photo from DecorPad
Darcy Quatrefoil Red File Tote Bag from PaperStyle
Quatrefoil Armiore by Niermann Weeks
Quatrefoil Red Pillow from COCOCOZY
Quatrefoil bowl from Big Lots
Von Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace
In Sex in the City 2, Carrie and "Mr. Big" (above) have a headboard made from Kravet's fabric Velvet Gate Tuxedo
Ballard Designs is always a great site/catalog for quatrefoil designs. Here are a few:
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