• Bun feet describes a style of wooden furniture leg that resembles, quite frankly, a hamburger bun or dinner roll. The leg style has been a favorite for years; it gives a large piece of furniture stability while sitting 2 to 4 inches above the floor. It is easier to clean dust and debris under furniture elevated on bun feet. Bun feet can also make a heavy piece of furniture look more graceful. Bun feet styles vary by shape and size.
  
  

Round

• Round bun feet are perfect for large, bulky pieces of furniture such as armoires and entertainment centers. Round bun feet styles include Newport, Farmhouse, Bristol, Colony and Dover. The rounded surface can have a variety of carved decoration including reeds, flutes or spirals.
  
  

Square

• Square bun feet have four 90-degree angles or corners.The feet also have curved horizontal profiles that indicates the appearance of a square bun. This style fits well on heavy dining room hutches and china cabinets, as well as low, bulky sofas. Square styles include Bolton, Dorset, Lincoln, Manfield, Hayden, Jay and Bromley.
  
  

Pyramid

• Rather than resembling a bun, the pyramid-shaped foot looks exactly like an upside down pyramid with a flat surface that sits on the floor. Usually placed on modern upholstered furniture, it works well with smaller pieces of furniture. The styles include Alta, Dallas and Tahoe.
  
  

Spindled

• Spindled-looking bun feet have a more elongated shape. The bun sits in the middle between a top that has a lip or ridge and a bottom decorated to resemble spindles. They have an early American or country look to them. The styles include Middleton, Portsmouth, Coronet, Vail, Bell and Richmond.