Glossary of Important Terms in Furniture Design and Construction ✅

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Accessory

Decorative object of art,lighting,plants,area rugs and wall hanging to an interior space to enhance and reinforce the design style

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Accordion Fold

Tailored, pleated fabric with uniform exterior and interior appearance

<p>Tailored, pleated fabric with uniform exterior and interior appearance</p>
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Acetate

Manufactured cellulose acetate textile fiber with fast drying, wrinkle and shrink resistant characteristics

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Acrylic

Plastic resins used in making synthetic fibers as coating or to bind pigment

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Acrylic Coated

Fabric coated with resin for waterproofing

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A&D

Architecture & Design

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Advancing Colors

Warm or dark colors that make surfaces appear closer or larger

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Adhesive

Tacky material, like glue, mastic (is a resin obtained from the mastic tree. In pharmacies and nature shops, it is called "Arabic gum" and "Yemen gum"), paste or rubber cement, which secures one object to another

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Alligator Skin

Fabric printed or embossed replicating the texture of alligator skin

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Anodize

Chemical process where coating is etched onto metal

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Anthropometric

Study that deals with human measurements

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Antique

All items, including accessories, art, buildings, furnishings, lighting, sculpture, statuary, and other personal possession over 100 years old

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Applique

Decorations sewn onto fabric and added to an existing, surface. Applied designs or decorations, sections of wood, which has been pre-cut, then glued or tacked to the main body parts of furniture and furnishing

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Apron

Horizontal member or decorative band mounted below a work's surface, attached to side vertical elements for support and stability; raised panel below a window sill

<p>Horizontal member or decorative band mounted below a work's surface, attached to side vertical elements for support and stability; raised panel below a window sill</p>
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Arabesque

Pattern created by multiple design elements if interlaced flowers, foliage (plants, leaves), fruit, urns and scrolls, often elaborate symmetrical plaster castings adhered to wood doors and framed wall panels

<p>Pattern created by multiple design elements if interlaced flowers, foliage (plants, leaves), fruit, urns and scrolls, often elaborate symmetrical plaster castings adhered to wood doors and framed wall panels</p>
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Armoire

Originally large cabinet or wardrobe used for storing clothes, often converted into entertainment or computer center

<p>Originally large cabinet or wardrobe used for storing clothes, often converted into entertainment or computer center</p>
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Astragal

Small convex molding, sometimes with a repetitive beaded detail.

<p>Small convex molding, sometimes with a repetitive beaded detail.</p>
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Aubusson

French handmade area rugs and tapestries used for wall hangings, featuring figures and scenic landscape, named after the village in France where they originated

<p>French handmade area rugs and tapestries used for wall hangings, featuring figures and scenic landscape, named after the village in France where they originated</p>
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Bachelor's Chest

Small, low, wooden cabinet with drawers

<p>Small, low, wooden cabinet with drawers</p>
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Backsplash

Vertical area behind a counter with or without a sink, typically measuring 4'' (100mm) for a partial splash up to 18''+ (450mm) for a full backsplash

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Baker's Table

English marble-topped table, typically with a decorative open iron base used for cooking pastry, typically 32''- 33'' (810-830mm) high

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Baluster

Small, heavily proportioned pillar used for vertical support in a railing, typically made of wood or stone i.e Venetian balcony. A column form of turned wood, twisted or tapered form or vase-shaped columns

<p>Small, heavily proportioned pillar used for vertical support in a railing, typically made of wood or stone i.e Venetian balcony. A column form of turned wood, twisted or tapered form or vase-shaped columns</p>
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Balustrade

Railing composed of a series balusters, bottom rail and top handrail, also used to smaller scale to embellish furniture

<p>Railing composed of a series balusters, bottom rail and top handrail, also used to smaller scale to embellish furniture</p>
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Balloon Shade

Fabric shade creating a gathered bottom edge when raised

<p>Fabric shade creating a gathered bottom edge when raised</p>
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Banding

Inlay or marquetry (inlaid work made from small pieces of variously colored wood or other materials, used chiefly for the decoration of furniture.) technique producing a contrast with a surface of a piece of wood furniture

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Banquette

Built-in or free standing, upholstered bench, straight-run, back to back, L-shaped, island, U-shaped, octagonal, circular, radius-U, saw tooth, serpentine

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Batting

Thin layers of natural or synthetic cloth used to line cushions, pillows, quilts, or crafts

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Bauhaus

Practical, theoretical, and influential industrial art, craft, architecture and design school of the 20th century

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Bead

Small round ball made from variety of of materials with a center hole, allowing it to be sewn or strung onto a cord woven fabrics

<p>Small round ball made from variety of of materials with a center hole, allowing it to be sewn or strung onto a cord woven fabrics</p>
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Bedding

Custom handmade or manufactured materials used on a bed for utilitarian or decorative purposes

- Bedspread (full length)

- Coverlet (to dust- ruffle); quiltei

- Comforter, coverlet, duvet cover (comforter cover)

- Bed Skirt, dust ruffle, lined, split corners, gusset corners, box spring cover

- Bed pillows, standard, king, continental

- Pillows; bolster, or custom shape with ruffle, flange , banding, cording, tassels, etc

- Sheets: fitted , flat, blankets (higher thread counts indicate tighter , softer, finer weave)

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Bed Sheet

Square panel of fabric with or without elastic edge used to encase the top mattress

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Bed Skirt

Fabric bedding treatment, which spans between the upper and lower mattress beginning beneath a comforter to touch the floor

<p>Fabric bedding treatment, which spans between the upper and lower mattress beginning beneath a comforter to touch the floor</p>
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Bedspread

Fabric bedding treatment, which covers a top mattress

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Bench

Long seat several individuals with or without a back support, worktable for machinery

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Bench-made

One artisan creates a piece of furniture from start to finish

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Bench Seat

Built-in bench

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Bentwood

Wood steamed and bent to form structural members of furniture

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Bergere Chair

French exposed-wood frame, overstuffed upholstered chair, An armchair with closed arms

<p>French exposed-wood frame, overstuffed upholstered chair, An armchair with closed arms</p>
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Bevel

The sloping on the edge of a panel of glass in cabinet work, so as to diminish the apparent size of the surface, and to provide a play of light and shade

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Beveled-Edge

Slanted and polished edge detail used on wood, marble and glass

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Beveled Glass

Custom or machine-made clear glass panel with an angled, polished edge; window composed of multiple pieces of leaded glass

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Bibliotheque

Furniture cabinet used to store literary and artistic materials

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Board and Batten

Barn-like exterior siding constructed of 12'' wide vertical boards joined side to side with smaller 1/2'' - 1'' boards covering the joints

<p>Barn-like exterior siding constructed of 12'' wide vertical boards joined side to side with smaller 1/2'' - 1'' boards covering the joints</p>
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Bobeche

Glass ring added at the base of a candle to gather wax or on the base of an electrified chandelier candle- cover to dangle glass prisms

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Bolster

Cylindrical shape pillows, often with decorative embellishments such as tassel, trims and gathers on either end

<p>Cylindrical shape pillows, often with decorative embellishments such as tassel, trims and gathers on either end</p>
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Bombe

Outward swelling on commodes, bureaus and armoires

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Bookcase

A chest constructed of several open shelves to hold books and accessories

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Book Match

Veneer sliced. opened and glued in place to create a mirrored image pattern

<p>Veneer sliced. opened and glued in place to create a mirrored image pattern</p>
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Bow Front

Convex cabinet front

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Bowed

A board that does not sit flat i.e warped

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Box Spring Cover

Fabric sleeve constructed to hide box springs, often gathered with elastic on the underneath side

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Box Spring

Wire coils connected to one another with an outer metal frame, often padded and encased in quilted fabric

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Boulle Work

Terms loosely applied to a form of marquetry wherein veneers of tortoiseshells and brass and sometimes combined with other materials are applied

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Bracket

Decorative or structural (up-side down, L - shaped) projection of wood, iron, marble, polyurethane or other materials installed to support overhangs, cantilevered projections or objects of art

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Breakfront

Large cabinet where the center section projects beyond the two side sections

<p>Large cabinet where the center section projects beyond the two side sections</p>
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Brushed Finish

Fabric finishing process using an abrasive surface to create a raised nap on the surface

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Buffet

Linear furniture piece with storage for flatware used as counter for serving

<p>Linear furniture piece with storage for flatware used as counter for serving</p>
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Bullion Fringe

Long, twisted, heat-set, multi-ply fringe often used on upholstery

<p>Long, twisted, heat-set, multi-ply fringe often used on upholstery</p>
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Bullnose Edge

Thick, round edge detail i.e full bullnose , half bullnose

<p>Thick, round edge detail i.e full bullnose , half bullnose</p>
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Bun Foot

Furniture leg in the shape of a bun or series of flattened balls

<p>Furniture leg in the shape of a bun or series of flattened balls</p>
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Bureau

Refers to an American dresser or French writing desk

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Burled Wood

Hardwood, with a swirling growth pattern used for veneers and inlays

<p>Hardwood, with a swirling growth pattern used for veneers and inlays</p>
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Burn Out

Fabric composed of two fibers chemically printed to dissolve one of the fibers, leaving a see- through design or positive/ negative appearance

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Butt Joint

Woodworking joint for decorative purposes where two pieces of wood are joined together only with glue or nails

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Cabinet

Free-standing or built-in furniture piece designed with shelves or drawers for storage and display i.e bookcase

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Cabinetry

Combination of built-in cabinets

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Cabroile Leg

Carved wood furniture leg curving outward at the knee and tapering inward at the ankle, resembling an animals hip, thigh and ankle, often finished with a claw foot or rounded pad

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Cambium Layer

A thin layer entirely surrounding the trunk that is inactive growth

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Camel-back Sofa

Sofa style characterized by a large curved rise or "hump" located on the seat back

<p>Sofa style characterized by a large curved rise or "hump" located on the seat back</p>
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Candelabra

Multiple candle holders supported on a decorative stand, which can be electrified

<p>Multiple candle holders supported on a decorative stand, which can be electrified</p>
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Cantilever

Projecting structural member supported on a fulcrum, which is held in place by a downward force behind the leverage point

<p>Projecting structural member supported on a fulcrum, which is held in place by a downward force behind the leverage point</p>
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Carpentry

A process by which woodwork materials are manufactured and produced

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Carve

Adorn objects by cutting wood with sharp hand-held instruments

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Case Goods

Furniture pieces primarily constructed of wood

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Casement Cloth

Semi-sheer, translucent or opaque novelty fabric, typically in neutral color ways

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Casework

Custom woodwork, all parts that constitute a finished case or cabinet inclusive of doors, drawers and shelves

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Cast Iron

Molten iron poured into a mold to create multiple castings

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Chair

Individual seat constructed with the back rest, which is most often supported by 4 legs. featuring single or double armrests, i.e Captain's chair, host and hostess chairs, ladder back chair, side chair, wing chair

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Chair Rail

Wood trim installed horizontally on a wall around a room usually about 30'' off the ground, used to scale down a large wall, further adorned with bead board, trim, wallpaper or contrasting paint colors, above and below

<p>Wood trim installed horizontally on a wall around a room usually about 30'' off the ground, used to scale down a large wall, further adorned with bead board, trim, wallpaper or contrasting paint colors, above and below</p>
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Chaise Lounge

Long reclining chair or sofa

<p>Long reclining chair or sofa</p>
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Chifferobe

Large furniture wardrobe with drawers

<p>Large furniture wardrobe with drawers</p>
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Chinoiserie

Style of art depicting Asian or Chinese motifs popular in France and England

<p>Style of art depicting Asian or Chinese motifs popular in France and England</p>
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Chiseled

Stone shaped by a sharp hand tool, organizations to indicate a member meets their standard

<p>Stone shaped by a sharp hand tool, organizations to indicate a member meets their standard</p>
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Classic

Design having withstood the test of time; classical proportions in architectural; classy or sleek

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Claw Foot

Carved end on a furniture leg resembling an animal claw

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Closet

Free-standing furniture, sheetrock enclosure or custom cabinetry implemented to store belongings, fitted with drawers, rods and racks

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Coffee Table

A low table typically placed in front of a sofa

<p>A low table typically placed in front of a sofa</p>
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Collage

Images, patterns and texture onto another surface, as in decoupage contrasting, complimentary or monochromatic, utilized in a specific project

<p>Images, patterns and texture onto another surface, as in decoupage contrasting, complimentary or monochromatic, utilized in a specific project</p>
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Combing

Faux painting technique where a tool with "teeth" is dragged through the wet paint to create striations.

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Comforter

Bedcover with two layers of fabric filled with down or a synthetic fiber fill stitched together

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Commode

Cabinet or chest, typically raised off the floor with legs, which can hold a wash basin or chamber pot

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Concealed Hinge

Hinge attached to a door and frame from the inside making it invisible from the exterior

<p>Hinge attached to a door and frame from the inside making it invisible from the exterior</p>
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Console

Carved decorative bracket; control panel for monitoring electrical equipment usage

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Console Table

A table supported by ornamental consoles

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Contemporary

Designs with simple lines, curves and geometric patterns

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Continental Pillow

24'' European square decorative pillow, often used in sets of 3 on a king bedding as a backrest for a bank of pillows

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Cording

Machine-made or handmade decorative binding

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Corner Cabinet

Built-in independently crafted cabinet designed to fit tightly into the corner of the room, often symmetrically flanking two sides of a room

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Couch

Upholstered furniture used for sitting or reclining

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Counter

Horizontal work surface, which can be free standing or built-in, often constructed at 29'' for seating height, or 36''-39'' for standing height