chair rail

noun

1. a molding on an interior wall for preventing the backs of chairs from rubbing against plaster.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chair rail¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

A skimpy stained chair rail can look unsubstantial and dated.

From Washington Post

“It gives the effect of a faux chair rail.”

From Seattle Times

“It gives the effect of a faux chair rail.”

From Washington Post

There is a hallway off the kitchen that has navy blue under chair rail and khaki above the chair rail.

From Seattle Times

Consider painting different wall colors above and below the chair rail.

From Seattle Times