Home furnishings

Home furnishings

This refers to any item that can be found in your home that is furniture or decor.

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cedar chest

Home furnishings; General furniture

A rectangular storage chest made of sold cedar or cedar veneers to prevent moth damage on woolens. A bride's hope chest in the 20th century.

casegoods

Home furnishings; General furniture

Furniture that is made of wood and has storage capacity. non-upholstery furniture pieces such as dressers, chests, and tables that are used for storage or function.

hall chair

Home furnishings; General furniture

A simple high backed chair first seen in the 18th century, and used as a waiting chair in the hallway or corridor of a grand house.

bentwood

Home furnishings; General furniture

Wood that has been steamed and bent into a curvilinear shape.

apron

Home furnishings; General furniture

The wooden panel that connects the surface and legs of a table or chair. Strip of wood adjoining the base of cabinets, seats and table tops extending between tops of legs or ...