chair rail

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of chair rail

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

“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

A wainscot cap is very similar in application to the chair rail.

From Seattle Times

It runs horizontally in the same place as a chair rail, but generally has a smaller profile.

From Seattle Times