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
Louis XIV (14th) Style
Featured intricate wooden inlays, large amounts of gilding, and ornate motifs of cherubs, festoons, and garlands
Queen Anne Style
Chairs has curved backs, pad feet, and a focus more on line than on ornamentation
