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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armoire

Home furnishings; General furniture

Another name for a tall, wide wardrobe usually having two large doors behind which clothes can be hung or stored. Armoires originated in France where they were used for the ...

coil springs

Home furnishings; General furniture

Wire coils used in quality upholstery to give a desired resiliency and firmness to the seat and back. These are often "tied" or incorporated in a "marshall unit."

commode

Home furnishings; General furniture

A low chest of drawers and/or doors or a cabinet on legs which usually stands against a wall.

component

Home furnishings; General furniture

An electrical device such as a cassette deck, compact disk player, graphic equalizer or amplifier. Each is purchased separately and then connected together to make a complete ...

console

Home furnishings; General furniture

A table that is fixed to a wall and supported by one or more carved legs. Also any table meant to be placed against a wall.

corner blocks

Home furnishings; General furniture

Blocks of wood that are placed at major joints in a furniture frame. Usually glued and screwed into place. Triangular blocks which strengthen important frame joints.