Dentil is a decorative molding using rectangular cubes evenly spaced. Largely utilized in classical architecture, dentil molding gets its title from the Latin “dens,” meaning “teeth” The group of dentils can endeavor underneath the cornice along the roofline of a building or appear in ceilings, furniture or built-ins.
Emily McCall
Dentil molding is utilized along this fireplace’s mantel.
Hostetler Custom Cabinetry
In this kitchen, built-in cabinetry is topped with dentil molding.
This instance is of crown molding using molding.
Cardea Building Co..
This Victorian has lots of interesting details, but note the dentil molding that’s located over the frieze of carved swags and also along the roofline.
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