Quatrefoil love

Quatrefoil is one of my favourite graphic designs. Meaning “four leaves”, quatrefoil is a representation of a leaf with four leaflets (like a four-leaf clover) or a flower with four petals. The outline of the quatrefoil is created by four partially-overlapping circles of the same diameter, like this:

  

 

The circles can also be combined with a square, like this:

 

 

The quatrefoil can be seen in architectural design.

 

Quatrefoil windows are much more interesting than a typical square or rectangular window.

The quatrefoil is a popular design indoors as well, like on this beautiful crown molding.

And on the ceiling.

{Quatrefoil} mirror, mirror on the wall…

Furniture…

The Alexandra side chair by Suzanne Kassler.

   

Lighting…

Wallpaper…


Fabric…

And decor items…

 

Love this gorgeous Ann Sacks tile — it’s a beautiful twist on the traditional quatrefoil design. (Polly in Absolute White and Pearl.)

{Quatrefoil} diamonds are a girls best friend ;-)

         
If you want to see more beautiful and unique examples of quatrefoil, check out this post about quatrefoil at Limestone & Boxwood. And there are lots of images on Flickr.

Is there a pattern or design that you love?? Leave a comment and let me know :-)

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