Instead of the S-curves of the Rococo chair leg, Louis XVI chairs have straight, tapered legs, and are often fluted in reference to classical columns. Other classical motifs, like lyres , wreaths and incense burners , cornucopias, and even sphinxes and pharaohs are often visible on Louis XVI furniture. While much Louis XVI furniture was still gilded and lacquered, occasionally incorporating patterns or pieces from Japan, China and Turkey, there were fewer and more subtle gilt mounts and more visible wood. Wood marquetry was still popular, but now in more regular, geometric patterns .