Interior Design Glossary of Terms Flashcards
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Decorative objects of art, lighting, plants, area rugs, wall decorations added to the interior to enhance and reinforce the design style.
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Accessory
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Tailored, pleated fabric with uniform exterior & interior appearance. (zigzag configuration)
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Accordion fold
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Manufactured cellulose acetate textile fiber with fast drying, wrinkle & shrink resistance
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Acetate
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Plastic resins to make synthetic fibers as coating or to bind pigment
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Acrylic
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fabric coated with resin for waterproofing
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Acrylic Coated
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Architecture and Design
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A&D
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warm or dark colors that make surfaces appear closer or larger
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Advancing Colors
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tacky material, glue like, mastic, paste, cement to secure one object to another.
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Adhesive
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printed or embossed fabric simulating the alligator skin
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Alligator Skin
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a chemical process where a coating is etched onto metal
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Anodize
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The study of human measurements
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Anthropometric
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All items that exists within or over 100 years (items, buildings, furniture)
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Antique
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decorations sewn onto or added on an existing surface; section of a wood that has been pre-cut, then glued and tacked to the main body parts of the furniture
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Applique
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Horizontal member or decorative band mounted below a work surface, attached to side vertical elements for stability and support; raised panel below a window seal
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Apron
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a pattern with multiple interlaced flowers, foliage, fruits, urns, and scrolls, often symmetric plaster castings adhered to wood doors and framed wall panels
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Arabesque
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a large cabinet or wardrobe; can be converted to entertainment or computer center
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Armoire
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small convex molding, like a repetitive beaded details
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Astragal
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named after a French village, these are handmade area rugs & tapestries for walls, featuring figures & scenic landscapes
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Aubusson
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small, low, wooden cabinet w/ drawers & a top surface for writing
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Bachelor’s Chest
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a vertical area behind a counter w/ or w/o sink, 4”(partial splash) -18” (full backsplash)
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Backsplash
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English marble-topped table, w/ decorative open iron base use for cooking pastry, 32-33” high
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Baker’s table
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Small, heavily proportioned pillar used for vertical support of a railing. (vern: balustre, barandilla)
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Baluster
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a column form of turned wood, twisted or tapered form or vase-shaped column
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Venetian balcony
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a railing composed of a series of balusters, bottom rail or top handrail; also used in smaller scale for furniture embellishments
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Balustrade
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fabric shade when raised, has a gathered bottom edge; it forms like a balloon
Balloon Shade
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inlay or marquetry technique producing a contrast on the surface of the wood furniture
Banding
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a built-in or free-standing upholstered bench
Banquette
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thin layers of natural or synthetic cloth used to line cushions, pillows, quilts, & crafts
Batting
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a 20th century design school; promotes practical, theoretical, and influential art, craft, and architecture
Bauhaus
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small round ball made of a variety of materials with a center hole; that can be sewn or strung onto a cord
Bead
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a custom handmade or manufactured materials used on a bed for utilitarian purposes
Bedding
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square panel of fabric w/ or w/o elastic edge used to encase the top mattress on a bed
Bed sheet
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fabric bedding treatment, which spans bet. the upper & lower mattress beginning beneath a comforter to touch the floor. (to cover the bottom part of a bed with sewn fabrics)
Bed skirt
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fabric bedding treatment that covers a top mattress
Bedspread
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long seat for several individuals, w/ or w/o a back support; workable for machinery
Bench
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one artisan creates a piece of furniture from start to finish
Bench-made
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built-in bench
Bench seat
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wood steamed and bent to form a structural member of a furniture
Bentwood
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overstuffed French upholstery chair with exposed wood frame; an armchair with closed arms; a chair with curvy wood frame or "bones", & with soft padded cushions
Bergeré chair
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the slopping on the edge of a material (mirror) that diminishes the apparent size of the surface; it provides play of light and shade on the material
Bevel
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slanted and polished edge detail used on wood, stone, glass, etc.
Beveled edge
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a cabinet that stores literary and artistic materials
Bibliotheque
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barn like exterior siding constructed of 12" wide vertical boards joined side-to-side with smaller 1/2" - 1" boards covering the joints
Board and Batten
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glass ring added at the base of a candle to gather was or on the base of an electrified chandelier candle-cover to dangle prisms
Bobeche
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a cylindrical shaped pillow (w/ or w/o tassels, & trims)
Bolster
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outward swelling of a commodes, bureaus, and armoires
Bombé
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a chest constructed with several open shelves to hold books and accessories
Bookcase
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a method for a veneer, glued together to create a mirror image pattern
Book match
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convex cabinet front
Bow front
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a board that does not sit flat, warped
Bowed
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fabric sleeve constructed to hide box springs, often gathered with elastic on the underneath side
Box spring cover
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wire coils connected to one another with an outer metal frame, often padded and encased in quilted fabric
Box springs
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applied to form a marquetry, veneer of tortoiseshells and brass, sometimes with other materials
Boulle work
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a decorative or structural (upside-down L-shape) projection of wood, iron, marble, polyurethane, or other materials to support overhangs, cantilevered objects; corbel
Bracket
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a large cabinet where the center section projects beyond the two side sections
Breakfront
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fabric finishing process using an abrasive surface creating a raised nap on the surface
Brushed finish
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a linear furniture piece with storage for flatware; can also be use as a counter for serving
Buffet
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long, twisted, heat-set, multi-ply fringe often used on upholstery
Bullion fringe
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thick, round edge detail usually for counter tops or other areas with edges
Bullnose edge
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a furniture leg shaped like a bun or series of flatten balls
Bun foot
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American dresser or French writing desk
Bureau
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a hardwood w/ swirling growth patterns, used as a veneer for inlays
Burled wood
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a fabric composed of 2 fibers chemically printed to dissolve one of the fibers, leaving a see-through design or a positive/ negative appearance
Burn out
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woodworking joint for decorative purposes; 2 pieces of wood are joined together
Butt joint
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a free-standing / built-in furniture w/ shelves & drawers for display and storage
Cabinet
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combination of built-in cabinets
Cabinetry
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a carved wood furniture leg that resembles an animal's hip, thigh, & ankle, curving outward at the knee & tapering inward at the ankle (finished w/ foot, claw or a rounded pad)
Cabriole leg
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Sofa style with a hump or a large rise that resembles a camel's back
Camelback Sofa
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decorative candle holders, can also be electrified
Candelabra
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a projecting structural member supported on a fulcrum, held in a place by a downward force behind the leverage point
Cantilever
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a process by w/c woodwork materials are manufactured and produced
Carpentry
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adorn objects by cutting wood w/ sharp handheld instruments
Carve
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furniture pieces primarily constructed of wood
Case goods
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semi-sheer, translucent, or opaque novelty fabric, in neutral color ways
Casement cloth
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custom woodwork of all parts that constitutes a finished case (e.g. cabinet)
Casework
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molten iron poured into a mold to create multiple castings (vern. pundido)
Cast Iron
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an individual seat constructed w/ a backrest, w/ 4 supporting legs or so
Chair
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any material in a horizontal trim installed on the wall in a room, usually 30" / 762mm off the floor; used in large walls, further adorned with bead board, trim, wallpaper, or contrasting colors below and above
Chair rail/ Dado
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long reclining chair or sofa
Chaise lounge
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a large furniture wardrobe with drawers
Chifferobe
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a style of art depicting Asian/ Chinese motifs popular in France and England
Chinoiserie
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stone shaped by a sharp hand tool
Chiseled
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designs having withstood the test of time; classical proportions in architecture; classy or sleek
Classic
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carved end of a furniture leg resembling an animal's claw
Claw foot
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a free-standing furniture, sheetrock enclosure or custom made cabinetry implemented to store belongings, fitted with drawers, rods, & racks
Closet
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a low table placed in front of a sofa for coffee
Coffee table
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patterns, images, and textures joined together in a surface to show another image, decoupage contrasting
Collage
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a faux painting technique the teeth of the tool is dragged onto wet paint creating striations
Combing
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a bedcover with 2 fabric layer stitched down filled with a down or synthetic fiber fill
Comforter
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a cabinet or chest, typically raised off the floor with a legs, w/c can hold a wash basin or chamber pot
Commode
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a hinge attached to a frame and door from the inside, making it invisible from the outside
Concealed hinge
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a carved decorative bracket; a control panel for monitoring electrical equipment usage
Console
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a table supported by ornamental consoles
Console table
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Design style with simple lines, curves and geometric patterns
Contemporary
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24" European square decorative pillow, often used in sets of 3 on a king bedding as a backrest for a bank of pillows
Continental pillow
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machine-made or handmade decorative binding
Cording
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built-in or independently crafted cabinet designed to fit tightly into the corner of a room, often symmetrically flaking 2 sides of a room
Corner cabinet
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upholstered furniture used for seating or reclining; sofa
Couch
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a horizontal work space that can be built-in or free-standing; 29" for seat ht., 36"-39" for standing ht.
Counter
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decorative bedspread or bed covering
Coverlet
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surface finish creating a glaze of fine cracks; a fake crack texture
Crackle
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a handmade object; or hand-fabricated
Craft
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a linear wood chest, may have shelves and drawers, usually used in commercial spaces as other work space for computers, or sideboard or buffet in residential spaces
Credenza
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French surface mounted finish locking hardware with a sliding knob, operated by the center knob, in which the rod goes opposite directions to lock
Cremone bolt
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molding installed between the wall and the ceiling, applied at the top of case goods
Crown molding
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a slender display cabinet with glass shelves
Curio cabinet
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undulating (wave-like) grain in wood, ribbon spiral
Curly
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a smooth continuous line deviating from a straight line (arch, wave, etc.)
Curve
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a soft pillow or padding
Cushion
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made-to-order
Custom
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a clear glass ornamentation cut by a diamond wheel to create decorative pattern on the glass, sometimes combined with etched glass patterns. Note: the art of creating hand-cut glass ornamentation on a curved glass surface has been lost; a method where a large curved glass panel is manipulated, suspended in a sling, over a diamond cutting wheel to create patterns
Cut glass
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wrapping foam cushions with synthetic polyester layers for padding
Dacron wrap
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a decoration on the lower portion of the wall, between the baseboard and the chair rail; section of a column pedestal above the base
Dado
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woodworking joint where a groove is cut across the grain and another board is fitted into the groove
Dado joint
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the art of decorating a surface with cut-outs, papers, memorabilia, that are sealed with lacquer or varnish for protection
Decoupage
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embellishment, ornamentation
Decoration
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a molding pattern that is rectangular/ square blocks that are equally spaced along the surface creating a "teeth" motif
Dentil
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the overall measurement of an object from front to back
Depth
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executing, creating artistic arrangement skillfully
Design
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a horizontal or slanted working surface with storage, most often 29-30" high (736mm)
Desk
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a drawing in a larger scale, showing a portion or a part of a drawing, indicating the components all in all; specified markings
Detail
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is a corner wall cabinet
Diagonal cabinet
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spatial qualities; measurements or height, length, width
Dimension
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a finish technique creating an aged patina, uneven or worn appearance
Distressed
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a mechanical attachment on a loom to weave geometric patterns
Dobby
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a small symmetrical pattern repeats, formed by adjusting the harness attached to on a plain loom
Dobby weave
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a furniture joinery technique of interlocking "wedge" shaped finger cut-outs
Dovetail joint
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a round wood or metal pin used to reinforce furniture construction
Dowel
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a wooden box, upper side open with a handle, function to be pulled out horizontally w/in a cabinetry or furniture
Drawer
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a horizontal cabinet with drawers and usually with back paneled mirror, designed to store clothes, & personal items (bureau)
Dresser
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patterns where every other repeat (side to side) is dropped down one half of its length
Drop match pattern
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a custom fabric bedding treatment applied between upper and lower mattress, touching the floor. (bed skirt)
Dust ruffle
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a fabric casing for a comforter or soft fill
Duvet cover
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a design style that utilizes elements from multiple style sources
Eclectic
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coiled springs used in furniture construction, knotted with twine from front to back, side to side and diagonally, interlocking adjacent coils
Eight-way hand-tied
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raised ornament work/ 3d like design impressed on a surface; fabric created by rolling goods between engraved cylinders
Embossed
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the act of creating raised effect on the surface
Embossing
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a hard, glossy surface finish
Enamel
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a strong woodworking joint where two boards are rabbeted and joined
End lap joint
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a block, print or surface made from an etched or engraved plate
Engraving
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cabinetry designed specifically to house for TV and audio items
Entertainment center
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a decorative centerpiece having a stand that holds branches where dishes and flowers can be displayed
Epergne
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Study that deals with space planning in relationship with man's activities, behaviors, and movements
Ergonometrics
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Products, methods, equipment, designed by scientific analysis of human function to enhance and improve health, safety and welfare
Ergonomic
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A writing desk (vern. eskritoryo)
Escritoire
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A protective plate installed behind door knobs, or as a key hole cover
Escutcheon
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a tall, open shelving unit to display accessories, a hanging or standing shelves that is open in all sides
Étagère
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a design on metal, glass, etc. using wax or film created by revealing specific areas with a special needle/ tool; applying an etching material for frosted appearance
Etch
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etched plate, drawing or design (etched glass)
Etching
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square pillow shams, 24"x24" used in combination with other bed pillows
Euro shams
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a visible hinge attached to the door, and frame
Exposed hinge
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materials forced through a machinery die to form a specific shape (i.e. synthetic fiber)
Extruded
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an item created; produced
Fabricated
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the process of creating or producing an item
Fabrication
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reproducing or re-interpreting a painted wood grain finish, and furnishings; objects imitating wood logs, branches, and bark textures
Faux bois
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carved stone/ wood garland of fruit and flowers; folded window treatment
Festoon
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refers to the limit reached of a wood when hygroscopic water remains
Fiber saturation point
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a board compressed of wood shavings and glue
Fiberboard
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refers to the design of timber produced on smooth longitudinal surfaces; rays, growth rings, change in color and texture
Figure pattern
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a decorative finish hardware of any material, used to cap drapery rods, newel posts, furnishings; used as a crowning ornament for furniture/ architecture
Finial
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refers to the final material outcome or treatment on a surface
Finish
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different types of final treatments, coatings, stains, etc. on a surface
Finishes
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fabric manufacturing process including weaving, printing, bleaching, dyeing, heat setting, napping, embossing , pressing, calendaring, or coating for fire-retardant/ waterproofing
Finishing
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documents detailing doors, windows, furniture, room finishes, and other components for clarification for construction purposes
Finish schedule
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refers to hardware such as hinges, locks, catches, that has finished appearance, functional fittings for doors, windows, cabinetry
Finish hardware
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pertains to either pipe part, window hardware, decorative or functional hardware, or to building components that are fixed but not built-in
Fitting
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synonymous for floor covering
Flooring
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decorative parallel grooves, concave, and semi-circular in section on classical columns and friezes
Fluting
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product with a laminated polyurethane foam backing
Foam back
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a stiff Styrofoam sealed on front and back w/ laminated paper
Foam core board/ foam board
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a classical geometric ornamentation pattern that is repeated within the border
Fret
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a Victorian machine-made wood work panels with different shapes that are intricate, openwork design; a Chinese lattice work
Fretwork
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a drafted elevation or pattern of an item in its actual size for comprehensive production guide
Full-sizing
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are what you call for all items including accessories, cabinets, furniture, window treatments, lighting, upholstery, etc.
Furnishings
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any free standing or built-in object that is constructed to be functional, it may be for seating, writing, storing, and other parts of human life
Furniture
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is the positioning and arrangement of furniture, accessories that are space planned
Furniture layout
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a convertible frame with a mattress that can be use either as a sofa or a bed
Futon bed
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a table with a drop leaf and a movable leg that supports the leaf when swung into, and retracted to let the leaf stay down
Gate-leg table
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an object that has a very thin gold overlay
Gilded
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the act of overlaying thin gold film in an object ; or applying coating of gesso with gold leaf
Gilding
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a term with elaborate lathe-turned or carved wood that adorns victorian structures, including brackets, posts, fretwork, pilasters, etc.
Gingerbread
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an embellished mirror with a pair of sconces installed permanently
Girandoles
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a resin finish applied through a heat pressure process to chintz creating a polished surface
Glazed chintz
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a thin gold that is used to for gilding; usually applied over a red primer to increase vibrancy and luster
Gold leaf
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are unfinished and unbleached woven goods
Greige, gray, grey goods
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two round metal sleeves that protects an eyelet; another term for "hole"
Grommet
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a decorative pattern of interlacing curves
Guilloche
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a woodworking joint that one end is rabbeted and the other board is dadoed somewhere in the middle
Half-lap joint
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an iron heated and formed by means of hands e.i. wrought iron
Hand forged
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a generic term for panel manufactured from interfelted lignocellulose fibers consolidated under hot press with heat and pressure
Hardboard
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any material that is added to mechanize the opertion of cabinetry, drawers, doors (ie cremone bolt)
Hardware
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a wood plank from a dense and strong slow-growing tree
Hardwood
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it is a part of a tree trunk used to produce lumber, usually darker in color when it goes old and harder
Heartwood
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a tall queen anne style chest of drawers with legs
Highboy
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a multi-level pile heights
High low
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any fashion or style that is up-to-date and costly
High-style
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it is a an ornamentation process whereas to set one material into the surface of another creating a pattern; inserting any material like ivory, stone, or shells to a surface; is a decorative technique of inserting pieces of contrasting, often coloured materials into depressions in a base object to form patterns
Inlay
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refers to the linear objects like baseboard, railing, molding, window and door trim
Interior trim
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Decorative hand-forged iron and cast grilles and etc.
Ironwork
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a 17th century embroidered crewel work imitating a stylized floral pattern
Jacobean
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a finishing method of succesive application of lacquer to an item from Japan and China
Japanning
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a various method of connecting a material to another: butt, dovetail, dowel, mortise; A craft assembling woodworking joints
Joinery
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Kiln dried specification of a wood
KD
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also refer as KD, a furniture sold in parts to be assembled
Knock-down
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a synthetic coating dried to form a protective film
Lacquer
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a cloth and synthetic layers bonded together to improve appearance and performance
Laminated
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a method/process of bonding one layer to another under heat or pressure to be united
Lamination
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a wooden hinged box that when flipped open, provides a slanted writing surface; usually with leather or tooled inset
Lap desk
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a crisscross diagonal pattern
Lattice
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it is a preserved and tanned hide of an animal
Leather
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a reproduction of material emulating an animal hide
Leather-like
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is a man-made leather and has a different kinds of colors
Leatherette
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a Tudor carved wood detail representing fabric folds on paneling
Linen fold
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an upholstered seat with arms and back rest that is for two
Loveseat
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faux finishing technique imitating a real marble
Marbleized
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is the art of inlaying different woods, and other natural materials to create a picture.
Marquetry
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a finish that is not glossy or shiny
Matte finish
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Medium Density Fiberboard
MDF
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two boards are cut at a 45 degree angle and joined e.i. photo frame
Miter Joint
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a specific unit of measure to compute for length, area, distance and etc.
Measurement
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is a real or imitated metal finish including brass, bronze, chrome, steel, zinc, etc.
Metal Finish
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a metal finish with iridescent and reflective qualities
Metallic Finish
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a ready-made woodwork manufactured at a lumber mill
Millwork
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a glass panel with mercury backing that reflects anything, it is often framed
Mirror
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any material, wood, fabric folded or joined to create a 45 degree angle
Mitered corner
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a panel used on furniture to conceal view
Modesty Panel
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refers to the water present in a wood and is expressed as a percentage of weight of oven dry wood
Moisture content
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it is a form that when used reproduces multiple work of the same patterns from it; plaster, cement, plastic, etc.
Mold
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it is the result created by a mold
Molded
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a slot cut into a piece of wood; it is where the tenon fits snugly into it to create a strong joinery
Mortise
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a soft seating offering swivels, recliners, and incliners
Motion upholstery
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a framed mattress that can be folded, or raised up to be concealed in a wall or a cabinet
Murphy bed
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upholstery detail using a series of decorative tacks
Nail-head trim
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a crevice or recess part of a wall
Niche
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a generic term used for any small table
Occasional table
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an edge detail with a "S" profile
Ogee edge
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it is what you call any material or surface that the light can't pass through
Opaque
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a cast brass, chiseled and gold-gilded decorative mountings for furniture
Ormolu
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a decorative object or a design added to an object
Ornament
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the act of applying purely decorative details on an object
Ornamentation
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a heavy fabric with pronounced crosswise ribs; it is a foot stool
Ottoman
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a fabric or material used for creating cushion
Padding
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is a tinted liquid agent that coats a surface making it opaque
paint
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a surface fully or partially coated with paint
Painted
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the act of applying and coating of a surface with paint; an object of art created with various types of paints
Painting
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an intricate interlocking curvilinear pattern from India
Paisley
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a geometric wood patterns inlaid in flooring and furniture
Parquetry
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is also called as chipboard, it is a sheet that made up with wood chips glued and pressed to form under a high pressure and temperature
Particle board
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a non-structural dividing wall
Partition wall
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a green film that forms in an aged copper or bronze due to the exposure of chemicals
Patina
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a repetitive or random arrangement of designs
Pattern
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increments between horizontal or vertical patterns repeated in fabric, wallcoverings, etc
Pattern repeat
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is a support or stand for an object of art
Pedestal
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a specific time in history
Period
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a stuffed cushion object that is made in various shape and sizes
Pillow
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a fabric cover designed to protect a pillow
Pillow sham
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a molded or extruded compounds formed through a chemical process
Plastic
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a manufactured sheet of wood from a thin pile of veneers and solid slats on the middle core
Plyboard
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a several layers of thin wood veneers glued together one top to another forming a wood sheet
Plywood
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a synthetic polymer fiber manufactured from coal, water and petroleum, and has a shrink, stretch, and wrinkling resistant properties
Polyester
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a synthetic material composed of monomers
Polymer
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a synthetic resin manufactured from polymers joined by urethane used in adhesives, carpet padding, plastics, etc.
Polyurethane
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a fabric gathered into a puff; a round upholstered tufted ottoman seen in the dressing area
Pouf
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the first application of paint to seal or prepare the wall surface
Primer
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is the comparative relationship between elements or objects in ratio, balance, degree
Proportion
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refers to the production of a 3d sample design, either full-sized or re-scaled
Prototyping
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logs cut in quarters lengthwise to reveal intricate wood grain patterns
Quarter-sawn
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a cut into the edge of a board (w/c can be joined to another board w/o notches)
Rabbet joint
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a carved wood detail combining a series of thin, parallel, convex lines used as inlay or applied carving
Reeding
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a raised ornament
Relief
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a decorative metalwork outlined and embossed, hammered or punched on the back side
Repoussé
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a term used for the style or fashion during 1940's-1960's
Retro
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a thin band of fabric with finished edges used to tie, trim or embellish
Ribbon
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a french origin shell-covered rock work ornamentation
Rocaille
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the younger and softer sap-containing and usually light colored portion of the woody stem
Sapwood
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a curved shapes repeated along the edge of an object
Scallop
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woven cloth with errors and flaws
Seconds
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is a cabinet hinged surface opening forward onto pull-out supports revealing chubby holes for writing materials with a bookcase, often with glass door cabinet above
Secretary
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is an elongated seating created with multiple connected units
Sectional
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a furniture utilized in a dining area for storing and table services
Server
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winding and curving back and forth like a serpent
Serpentine
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patterns set side by side on the same level
Set match
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a light scaled, medium-sized or long bench
Settee
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is the quality of difference of any color from its original color
Shade
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is an effect, w/c appears along a seam of the same product, when ink is unevenly applied during the dying or printing process
Shading
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is an oriental, geometric, wooden screen with rice paper panels
Shoji screen
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is a case goods, often 36" high, used for serving food and storing china
Sideboard
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is a stationary, vertical windows flanking an operating exterior door
Sidelight
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a low arm less upholstered chair with skirting usually used in a bedroom
Slipper chair
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is an upholstered seat usually with back and arm rest that can accommodate 3 or more people
Sofa
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a detailed outline with important notes that is necessary for the implementation or construction of a design
Specification
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is a shaft that connects to a knob in a lockset; is a vertical post that supports in a stairway; is a decorative sticks in a wooden furniture
Spindle
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a long metal ruler or tool used for trimming selvage edges, or marks and cuts straight lines
Straight-edge
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a tanned leather animal hide with the exterior layer removed and napped surface
Suede
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a synthetic woven textile with a brushed nap surface imitating a suede
Suede cloth
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opening enclosed with decorative trim in all sides
Surround
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a top surface of a table that can be of any material
Tabletop
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it may be a solid wood, wood veneer, metallic face laminate, or cork, laminated to a tempered hardboard core with brown fabric backing
Tambour
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is a set of visual presentations made through technical drafting for details and specifications
Technical working drawings
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a narrow piece of wood custom cut to fit in a mortise
Tenon
301
is a specialty seating for two for an intimate conversation, it is often "S" shaped, but can be seen side by side
Tete-a-tete
302
a chair foe the kings, cardinals for ceremonial occasions
Throne
303
is a wood joinery with an extruded edge on a flat board which slips into a corresponding groove on an adjacent board
Tongue and grove
304
a standing lamp with indirect upward lighting
Torchier
305
a hard, black-brown mottled shell of turtles and tortoises used as inlay or imitated in other surface
Tortoise shell
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it is what you call a semi-opaque surfaces, w/c diffuses light and partially obscuring a view
Translucent
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it is what you call on any material w/c light passe through, and completely see-through it
Transparent
308
is a decorative textile bands used for edging fabric or upholstery panels
Trim
309
is a french mirror with decorative carvings and oil painting above it
Trumeau Mirror
310
is a daybed twin bed with a pull-out mattress
Trundle bed
311
materials used to make soft seating furniture
Upholstery
312
is a liquid coating applied to wood forming a protective thin sheet on the surface when applied
Varnish
313
is a paper-thin wood sheet that is installed on the surface of an object for decorative purposes
Veneer/ wood veneer
314
patterns created by placing thin slices of wood together featuring the grain in various combinations
Veneer match
315
a greenish patina found on aged brass, bronze or copper
Verdigris
316
a random pattern of curving, squiggly lines
Vermicelli
317
a fiber made w/ a compound polymer
Vinyl
318
a glass-sided display cabinet with glass shelves to highlight special collections
Vitrine
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acronym for Volatile Organic Compound
VOC
320
a material applied to the bottom third of an interior wall
Wainscoting
321
a free standing or built-in cabinet for storing clothes
Wardrobe
322
a spindled-back, turned legged chair with rush seat
Windsor chair
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a high back chair with protruding wings on sides of it, often with exposed carved cabriole legs
Wing-backed chair
324
hand-crafted, or manufactured wooden case goods
Wood furniture
325
Refers to the general alignment or direction of fiber wood to the axis of the tree trunk
Wood grain
326
is called a handmade cabinetry or casing out of wood
Woodwork
327
Floor areas and furniture used by employees to do their tasks
Work station
328
is any surface designed for accomplishing a task
Work surface
329
a cabinet or piece of furniture incorporating built-in drawers and slots for pens, letters, etc.
Writing desk
330
is a heated, hammered, bent iron
Wrought iron
