Furniture Terms
Use these resources on furniture terminology to inform and provide a better understanding of all aspects of furniture.
Zitan
Zitan is a rare tropical wood of the rosewood family
Zitan is a rare tropical wood of the rosewood family
What is a Commode? Is it a Chest of Drawers or a Toilet?
What is a commode? Is it a chest of drawers or a toilet? Maybe both?
What is a commode? Is it a chest of drawers or a toilet? Maybe both?
What is Vintage Furniture?
You hear the term vintage furniture often enough, but do you know what exactly vintage furniture is? Find out here.
You hear the term vintage furniture often enough, but do you know what exactly vintage furniture is? Find out here.
Office Furniture and Ergonomics
There is a strong relationship between good office furniture and ergonomics.
There is a strong relationship between good office furniture and ergonomics.
Common Construction Terms for Wood Furniture
Construction terms for wood furniture can be puzzling at times. Here is some wood construction terminology.
Construction terms for wood furniture can be puzzling at times. Here is some wood construction terminology.
Three-Over-Three
Sofa term three-over-three definition
Sofa term three-over-three definition
What is Chinoiserie?
Cinoiserie is a term that is often referred to in the world of furniture.
Cinoiserie is a term that is often referred to in the world of furniture.
What is FSC-Certified Wood?
FSC-certified wood is a guaranty that the wood comes from a sustainable source. Find out more.
FSC-certified wood is a guaranty that the wood comes from a sustainable source. Find out more.
Scagliola
Scagliola is a technique that uses plaster to make it look like marble.
Scagliola is a technique that uses plaster to make it look like marble.
Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
Sustainability in manufacturing is just as important as using sustainable materials.
Sustainability in manufacturing is just as important as using sustainable materials.
Sustainable Material in Furniture
What do we mean by sustainable material?
What do we mean by sustainable material?
What is Sustainable Furniture?
Have you wondered what makes a piece of furniture sustainable? Look for these terms to help you determine.
Have you wondered what makes a piece of furniture sustainable? Look for these terms to help you determine.
Go Green - Glossary of Green Terms
You want to go green, but not sure what it means? Look through this glossary for green terms to help you understand.
You want to go green, but not sure what it means? Look through this glossary for green terms to help you understand.
Fabric Wearability Code
How do you determine if a fabric is strong enough for your particular piece of furniture? The wearability code can help you decide.
How do you determine if a fabric is strong enough for your particular piece of furniture? The wearability code can help you decide.
Caquetoire - Gossip Chair
Caquetoire or gossip chair was popular in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Caquetoire or gossip chair was popular in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Furniture Glossary
It is helpful to know what certain furniture terms mean, as it creates a better sense of understanding between the salesperson and the buyer. Here is a glossary of commonly used terms for upholstered furniture.
It is helpful to know what certain furniture terms mean, as it creates a better sense of understanding between the salesperson and the buyer. Here is a glossary of commonly used terms for upholstered furniture.
STAINMASTER Carpet Glossary
This carpet glossary will help you understand carpet terminology.
This carpet glossary will help you understand carpet terminology.