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Chinese antique furniture
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Chinese antique furniture
mitre joint
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture
A corner joint in which two pieces of wood are cut so that when joined they form a right angle before being nailed or glued in place.
marquetry
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture
Use of veneer and other wooden inlays to make decorative patterns featuring naturalistic motifs.
low -relief engraving
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture
decoration made by carving away the surrounding wood
lacquer
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture
Red or black coating that imparts a high gloss to surfaces. Asian varnish made from tree gum.
joinery
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture
Constructed with dovetail or other joints instead of nails
horsehoof
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture
Style of table or chair leg that resembles the hoof of a horse of chinese antique furniture.
inlay
Home furnishings; Chinese antique furniture
Decorative design set into the surface of a piece of furniture.
