motifsmouldings
Motifsmouldings refers to a design approach in decorative arts where recurring motifs are incorporated into the profiles of mouldings, creating a continuity between ornament and architectural form. The term covers carved, cast, or applied elements that merge motif repertoire with moulding geometry.
The concept emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries within revival and modern decorative practices,
Techniques include carved wood, plaster or resin casts, stucco, and 3D-printed components. Motifs may be vegetal,
Applications span architecture (cornices, friezes, architraves), interiors (paneling, mirror frames, door surrounds), and furniture (headboards, pedestals).