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lowboy

Home furnishings; General furniture

American term for a small dressing table.

gothic

Home furnishings; General furniture

Decoration style featuring such motifs as pinnacles, crockets, and trefoils; popular from the 1820s in Europe and from the 1840s in North America. See Style Guide .

bibliotheque-basse

Home furnishings; General furniture

A low cupboard fitted with shelves for books and doors often of glass but sometimes fitted with grilles.

pine

Home furnishings; General furniture

A soft, durable wood that is light in color with a straight, medium coarse grain; ideal for distressed and rustic, decorative finishes.

boudeuse

Home furnishings; General furniture

A type of seat, also known as a dos-a-dos, consisting of two armchairs set back to back. The name comes from the French verb bouder meaning to sulk, because the person sitting on one side would ...

distressing

Home furnishings; General furniture

An aged wood finish created by scratches, dents and wear.

end tables

Home furnishings; General furniture

Usually bought in pairs, they accent the style of the coffee table or other furniture. Usually placed at the end of the sofa, it is a very important piece of a living room set.