It is of cast bronze, sharpened with the chisel and partially gilt; it is of the curule or
faldstool type and supported upon legs
Kaynak: History of the chairIn the Russian practice, the kafedra is a large square platform set in the very center of the nave, with a removable chair or
faldstoolKaynak: CathedraWestern bishops may also use a
faldstool to fulfill the liturgical purpose of the cathedra when not in their own cathedral. Papal Thrones
Kaynak: Thronesteps are to be bare although a suitable rug may be placed on the predella and, when a bishop celebrates, in front of the
faldstool (Caerem.
Kaynak: Altar (Catholicism)In the modern age,
faldstool trays or stackup type legged trays may still be seen used in zashiki, i.e. tatami -mat rooms, for large
Kaynak: Japanese cuisine