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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plywood

Home furnishings; General furniture

Form of laminated wood with the grain of the alternate layers set at right angles.

cheval glass/mirror

Home furnishings; General furniture

A full-length mirror mounted on swivels in a frame capable of being locked in various positions. Traditionally cheval mirrors had candle holders mounted on each side and were ...

carcase

Home furnishings; General furniture

The basic structure of a piece of furniture; often forms the foundation for veneering.

ball foot

Home furnishings; General furniture

End of a turned leg, shaped round and with a hooded effect.

blanket chest

Home furnishings; General furniture

A chest used for general storage, usually kept in the bedroom. Colonial storage chest often used as a bench.

chaise-lounge

Home furnishings; General furniture

An upholstered chair with an elongated seat for reclining. The French term is "long chair. " Also has been referred to as a "fainting couch. " Often used in bedrooms. a high ...