A beveled edge or corner, or the process of cutting away the sharp corner of something at an angle.
From French 'chamfrain' or 'champ frain' (broken field). The word evolved from Old French referring to angled surfaces. It entered English in the 15th century through carpentry and masonry terminology.
Chamfers are everywhere in furniture and architecture because they're not just decorative—they make wood less likely to splinter, reduce injury risk on corners, and actually make objects feel more refined to our hands, which is why luxury products often have chamfered edges!
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