Right Colonial Ogee Foot

The Ogee, or cyma reversa, is an architectural term dating back to the 14th century during the Gothic period. It appears to have dual origins. While the French were developing the Ogee during their Flamboyant Gothic period, it seems the English were also working on the cyma reversa during what they called their Decorated Gothic period. Although we can't be sure who first combined the convex arch with the concave arch, we do know that it has its roots in Western Europe.

When we were designing Ogee Feet back in the 1970's, we had a hard time creating the feet that we really wanted. After much consternation and research - not to mention a lot of blisters and skinned knuckles - we finally settled on a sleek design that featured hand carving. Today, Osborne Wood Products offers an excellent reproduction of the classic Colonial Ogee Foot.