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Balconet orbalconette is an architectural term to describe a falsebalcony, or railing at the outer plane of a window-opening reaching to the floor, and having, when the window is open, the appearance of a balcony. They are common in France, Portugal, Spain, and Italy.[1] They are often referred to asJuliet balconies[2] after the scene fromShakespeare's playRomeo and Juliet. The wall-opening appearing alongside a balconette is referred to asFrench window.
A prominent example of a balconette is on thePalazzo Labia inVenice.
The term has also been applied to a style ofbrassiere featuring low-cut cups and wide set straps that give the appearance of a square neckline. The name "balconette" came from men in the balcony of a theatre looking down upon women. A balconette bra could not be seen from above.[3]
Balconets or Juliet balconies can be made from various materials. As they used to be made out of stone quite often, with modern advances there has been more options to create aesthetically pleasing balconets. Newer Juliet balconies can range from glass panels to stainless steel, to provide a more modern look to a building.[citation needed]
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