What is this called?!?

Question

What is it called when people put chair-railing type material in big rectangles on their walls? I've seen it most often in dining rooms. I can't find any pictures of it. I'm not talking about wainscoting, I know that. Does anyone know what I mean?

Answer 1

Its called Vaso De Gama

Answer 2

it IS actually called wainscot panelling like this:

http://www.wainscot-panel.com/

it is frequently 'simulated' by nailing frames of picture moulding under the chair rail instead of the panels.

Hope that helps.

Answer 3

according to your description,it may be a kind of wall to withstand earthquake,it the earthquake happened,it can alleviate the level power,i don't know how to introduce this wall  with a word in english,maybe you got a false answer,i had done my best,forgive me.see you later.