Postigli

Postigli is a plural Italian noun that appears in specialized or historical contexts. The singular form postiglio denotes an attachment, fixture, or accessory used to join or secure parts of a larger object.

In carpentry, metalworking, and furniture making, a postiglio can refer to hardware components such as brackets, mounts, staples, or other fittings intended to fasten elements to a surface or to each other. In architectural descriptions, the term can describe small projecting elements or supports incorporated into constructions, doors, or decorative features. The exact sense of postiglio can vary by region and historical period, and in modern standard Italian the word is infrequent outside specialized literature.

In some dialects or older texts, postiglio may also be used in a broader sense to mean any appendage or attachment on an object. Because of its specialized usage, the term is more commonly encountered in historical manuals, craft glossaries, or studies of traditional building techniques than in everyday language.

In English-language references, postigli is not a common term; when encountered, it is usually mentioned as a loanword or in discussions of Italian terminology for hardware or crafts. The plural form is postigli; the singular is postiglio.