Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. furnishings components
7. furniture components
8. supports (furniture components)
9. [supports by location or context]
10. stretchers (furniture components)
11. cross stretchers

Anotations

Scope note:

Horizontal members connecting and supporting the legs of furniture in an X-form. This form is of Italian origin, often having a scrolled or serpentine figure with a finial in the center. Introduced into England toward the end of the 17th century.