Exam 4: Furniture Flashcards
Side Chair
Straight back with ornately carved wooden spindles
Wing Chair
a club chair with wings mounted on the sides to enclose the head
Sofa
An upholstered seat with a back and arms for 2 or more people
Sette
An upholstered seat for more than one person, usually with an ornate back
Daybed
A long seat similar to a chaise lounge, often with an ornate back
Loveseat
A small sofa for 2 people
Dining table
A table for serving meals on
Gate leg table
A table with hinged legs that swing out from the frame to support the drop leaves that make the surface of the table larger
Tea table
A small table used for serving tea
Refectory table
a long narrow table used for dining
Desk
a writing table often with a small set of drawers on top
Bureau
A chest of drawers, often used as a writing desk with an inset section to make room for knees
Secretaire
A small writing desk with drawers
Console
a side table placed against a wall with decorative legs in front
Commode
A highly decorated French piece, resembling a chest of drawers
