General furniture

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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 storage of armor.

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 system.

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.