Seat backs are framed with molded and/or curved wood
Seat backs are often cartouche-shaped (read: rounded ovals)
An emphasis on comfort means that seat backs are often gently angled
The crest rail — or top curve of the seat back frame — features carvings, or even a central medallion
Armrests are shorter (Trivia: they shrunk to accommodate increasingly full skirts)
Chair legs are placed at an angle
Cabriole, or S-curved, leg shapes are popular