General furniture

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hoop back

Home furnishings; General furniture

A chair back formed by a bent piece of wood fitted with vertical spindles. In Windsor chairs a bow back.

recliner

Home furnishings; General furniture

An upholstered armchair which can be put into a reclining position, with the back lowered and the front (foot rest) raised. Usually includes well-cushioned arms.

marshall unit

Home furnishings; General furniture

Coil springs which are inserted in separate pockets and then joined together to form cushions.

floor lamp

Home furnishings; General furniture

A tall lamp which stands on the floor, usually including a wide base to prevent the lamp from falling or tipping.

loveseat

Home furnishings; General furniture

Double chair or small sofa.

refectory table

Home furnishings; General furniture

A long narrow table with heavy stretchers positioned close to the floor which was originally used by religious orders in the middle ages. Modern adaptations are shorter and have underleaves.