A volute is a spiral, scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital of the Ionic column.
Volute may also refer to:
Science and technology Volutidae (common name volutes), a taxonomic family of predatory sea snails Volute (pump), the casing in a centrifugal pump Volute spring, a compression spring in the form of a cone
Other uses Volute, a spiral or scroll form in the arabesque form of artistic decoration Volute, a handrail for a bullnose step that is shaped like a spiral; See Stairs Volute krater, a type of Greek urn Volute, a scroll-shaped carving at the tuning head of stringed musical instruments