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Furniture Terms Flashcards

1
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Decorative objects

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Accessory

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Tailored, pleated fabric with uniform exterior and interior

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Accordion Fold

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Manufactured cellulose acetate textile fiber with fast drying wrinkle resistant characteristics

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Acetate

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Plastic resins in synthetic fiber as coating or 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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A&D

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Architectural & Design

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7
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warm colors make surface appear closer or larger

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Advancing Colors

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tacky material; secures one object to the another

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Adhesive

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9
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fabric printed or embossed replicating texture alligator’s skin

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Alligator Skin

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10
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Chemical process where coating is etched onto metal

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Anodize

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11
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Study that deals with human measurement

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Anthropometric

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12
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All items over 100 years old

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Antique

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13
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decorations sewn onto fabric or added to an existing surface

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Applique

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14
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horizontal member or decorative band mounted below work surface or below window

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Apron

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15
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pattern created by multiple design elements of interlaced flowers

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Arabesque

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16
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large cabinet or wardrobe used for storing clothes, converted into entertainment/ computer center

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Armoire

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17
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Small convex molding, repetitive beaded detail

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Astragal

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18
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French handmade area rugs and tapestries; name originated after village in France

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Aubusson

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19
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Small low wooden cabinet with drawers

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Bachelor’s chest

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20
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vertical area behind counter with or without sink

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Backsplash

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21
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English marble topped table, decorative open iron base for cooking pastry

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Baker’s Table

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22
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Small heavily proportioned pillar used for vertical support in a railing

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Baluster

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23
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Column for turned wood twisted or tapered/vase shape form

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Venetian Balcony

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24
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railing composed of a series of baluster

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Balustrade

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25
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fabric shade creating gathered bottom at edge when raised

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Balloon Shades

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26
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Inlay or marquetry technique producing contrast with surface of piece of wood furniture

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Banding

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27
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Built in or free standing upholstered bench

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Banquette

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27
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Built in or free standing upholstered bench

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Banquette

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28
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Thin layers of natural or synthetic cloth used to line cushions

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Batting

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29
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design school of 20th C

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Bauhaus

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30
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practical theoretical influential and industrial art craft architectural design school

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Bauhaus

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31
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small round ball made with center hole allowing to be sewn

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Bead

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32
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custom made or manufactured materials used on bed

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Bedding

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33
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square panel of fabric with or without elastic edge USED TO ENCASE TOP MATTRESS

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Bed Skirt

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34
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Fabric bedding treatment, spans between upper and lower mattress beginning beneath COMFORTER TO TOUCH THE FLOOR

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Bed Skirt

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35
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fabric bedding treatment TO TOP THE MATTRESS

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BedSpread

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36
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Long seat for several individuals with or without back support

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Bench

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37
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one artisan creates piece of furniture from start to finish

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Bench made

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38
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Built in bench

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Bench Seat

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39
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Wood Steamed and bent to form structural members of furniture

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Bentwood

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40
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French exposed wood frame, overstuffed upholstered, armchair with closed arms

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Bergere Chair

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41
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Sloping on edge of panel

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Bevel

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42
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Slanted and polished edge

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Bevel Edge

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43
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custom or machine made clear glass panel with angled polished edge

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Beveled glass

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44
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furniture cabinet to store literary and artistic materials

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Bibliotheque
(library)

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45
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glass ring added at base of candle to gather wax

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Bobeche

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46
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cylindrical shaped pillow

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Bolster

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47
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outward swelling on commodes

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Bombe

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48
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Chest constructed of several open shelves to hold book and accessories

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Book Case

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49
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Veneer sliced TO CREATE MIRRORED IMAGE PATTERN

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Book Match

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50
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convex cabinet front

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Bow Front

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51
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board that does not sit flat

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Bowed

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52
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fabric sleeve constructed to hide springs, gathered with elastic on underneath side

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Box Spring Cover

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53
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wire coils connected with metal frame often padded and encased in quilted fabric

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Box Springs

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54
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Term loosely applied to a form of marquetry veneers of tortoiseshells and brass sometimes combined

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Boullework

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55
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Decorative or structural installed to support overhangs, cantilevered

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Bracket

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56
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large cabinet where center section projects beyond two side projections

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Breakfront

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57
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fabric finishing process using abrasive surface to create raised nap on surface

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Brushed Finish

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58
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linear furniture piece with storage for flatware as counter serving

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Buffet

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59
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long twisted heat set multiply fringe often used on upholstery

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Bullion Fringe

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60
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thick round edge detail

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Bull nose Edge

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61
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furniture leg in shape of bun or flattened ball

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Bun Foot

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62
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refers to American dresser or French writing desk

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Bureau

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63
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hardwood with swirling growth pattern

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Burled Wood

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64
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two fibers chemically printed to dissolve one of the fibers

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Burn Out

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65
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Wood working joint joined together only by glue or nails

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Butt Joint

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66
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Free standing or built in furniture piece designed for storage or display

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Cabinet

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67
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combination of built-in cabinets

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Cabinetry

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68
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Carved wood furniture leg curving outward and knee tapering inward

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Cabriole Leg

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69
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thin layer surrounding trunk that is in active growth

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Cambium Layer

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70
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sofa style by a large curved rose or HUMP located on the seat back

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CamelBack Sofa

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71
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Multiple candle holders supported on a decorative stand

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Candelabra

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72
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projecting structural member supported on a fulcrum; held in place downward force behind leverage point

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Cantilever

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73
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Process of woodwork to manufacture and produce

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Carpentry

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74
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adorn objects by cutting wood

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Carve

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75
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furniture pieces primarily constructed of wood

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Case Goods

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76
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semi-sheer, translucent, opaque fabric typically in neutral color ways

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Casement Cloth

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77
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Custom woodwork; all parts in finished case or cabinet inclusive of door, drawers,a nd shelves

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Casework

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78
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molten iron poured into mold create multiple casting

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Cast Iron

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79
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individual seat constructed with armrest; often by four legs

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Chair

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80
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Wood Trim installed horizontally on a wall around a round ; about 30” above ground

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Chair rail

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81
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long reclining chair/sofa

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Chaise Lounge

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82
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large furniture wardrobe with drawer

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Chifferobe

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83
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style of art depicting Asian or Chinese motif popular in France and England

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Chinoiserie

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84
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stone shaped by sharp hand tool

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Chiseled

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85
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designs that withstood the test of time, classical proportions, in architecture; classy or sleek

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Classic

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86
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carved end on furniture leg resembling animal claw

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Claw Foot

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87
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free standing furniture enclosed cabinetry implemented to store belongings

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Closet

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88
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low table placed in front of sofa

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Coffee Table

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89
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images or patterns decoupage, utilized in a specific project

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Collage

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90
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Faux painting technique where tool with teeth, dragged through wet paint to create striations

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Combing

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91
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bedcover with two layers of fabric filled , fill stitched together

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Comforter

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92
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cabinet or chest raised of floor with legs; can hold wash basin or chamber pot

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Commode

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93
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hinged attached to door and frame from inside making it invisible from exterior

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Concealed hinge

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94
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carved decorative bracket; control panel for monitoring electrical equipment usage

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Console

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95
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table supported by ornamental consoles

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Console Table

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96
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design style with simple lines, curves, and geometric patterns

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Contemporary

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97
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24” European squared decorative pillow, often used in sets of 3 on king bedding

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Continental Pillow

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98
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machine made or handmade decorative binding

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Cording

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99
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Crafted cabinet designed to fit tightly into the corner of the room

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Corner cabinet

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100
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upholstered furniture used for sitting or reclining

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Couch

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101
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Horizontal work surface; 29” seating ht, 36-39” standing height

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Counter

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102
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decorative bedspread or covering

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Coverlet

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103
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Surface finish creating glaze of fine cracks

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Crackle

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104
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hand fabricated an object

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Craft

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105
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linear wood chest

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Credenza

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106
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French surface mounted hardware locking mechanism with sliding rod operated by center knob

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Cremone bolt

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107
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molding installed where wall and ceiling meet

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Crown Molding

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108
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slender display cabinet with glass shelves

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Curio Cabinet

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109
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undulating grain in wood, ribbon spiral

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Curly

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110
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smooth continuous line deviating from straight line

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Curve

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111
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soft pillow or padding

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Cushion

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112
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made ot order

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Custom

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113
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clear glass ornamentation created using diamond wheel to cut decorative apttern

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Cut Glass

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114
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wrapping foam cushions with synthetic polyester layers for padding

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Dacron wrap

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115
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decoration on lower portion of interior wall between baseboard and chair rail

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Dado

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116
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section of a column pedestal above the base

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Dado

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117
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woodworking joint where groove is cut across the grain and another board fitted on groove

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Dado Joint

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118
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art of decorating a surface with cut-outs

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Decoupage

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119
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embellishment

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Decoration

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120
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artistic application of glue, paper cut outs to surface

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Decoupage

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121
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Rectangular or square block equally spaced along a piece of molding, creating TOOTH

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Dentil

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122
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design and drafting, overall measurement from front to back

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Depth

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123
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execute arrangements carefully

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Design

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124
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horizontal or slanted work surface; 29-30” ht

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Desk

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125
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drawing at larger scale; indicating in detail the design

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Detail

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126
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corner wall cabinet

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Diagonal Cabinet

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127
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spatial qualities

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Dimension

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128
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finishing technique creating aged patina, worn appearance

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Distressed

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129
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mechanical attachment on loom for weaving geometric figures

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Dobby

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130
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small symmetrical pattern repeats

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Dobby weave

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131
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furniture joinery technique of interlocking wedge shaped finger cutouts

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Dovetail Joint

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132
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Round wooden metal pin used to reinforce furniture

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Dowel

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133
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wooden box, upper side open with handle; to be pulled out horizontally in a cabinet

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Drawer

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134
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horizontal cabinet composed of series of drawers deigned to store clothing and personal items which companioned by mirror

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Dresser

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135
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patterns repeat is dropped down one half of its length

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Drop Match Pattern

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136
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custom fabric bedding treatment touching the floor

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Dust Ruffle

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137
Q

fabric casing for comforter

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Duvet Cover

138
Q

utilizing elements from multiple sources

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Eclectic

139
Q

coiled springs twine front to front to back, side to side, diagonally

A

eight way hand tied

140
Q

ornament with raised work or 3 dimensional design; fabric created by rolling goods between engraved cylinders

A

Embossed

141
Q

act of creating raised effect

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Embossing

142
Q

hard glossy surface finish

A

Enamel

143
Q

strong wood working joint, two boards are rabbeted and joined

A

End Lap Joint

144
Q

block print surface made from etched or engraved plate

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Engraving

145
Q

ornamental centerpiece supporting individual dishes for displaying fruit or flowers

A

Epergne

146
Q

study that deals with space planning in relationship with man’s activities

A

Ergonometrics

147
Q

Human factor engineering

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Ergonomics

148
Q

a writing desk

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Escritoire

149
Q

protective plate installed behind door knobs or as key hole cover

A

Escutcheon

150
Q

tall open shelving units for displaying accessories, open on all sides

A

Etagere

151
Q

design on metal, glass using wax or film created by revealing specific areas with special needle and applying etching material for frosted appearance

A

Etch

152
Q

etched plate drawing or design

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Etching

153
Q

square pillow shams, 24”x24”

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Euro Shams

154
Q

visible hinge attched to door and frame or two panels

A

Exposed Hinge

155
Q

materials forced through machinery diet to form specific shape

A

Extruded

156
Q

item created

A

Fabricated

157
Q

reproducing or re-interpreting a painted wood grain finish

A

Faux Bois

158
Q

board of compressed wood shavings glue

A

Fiber Board

159
Q

general pattern or design of timber produced on smooth longitudinal surface

A

Figure Pattern

160
Q

decorative hardware, turned cylindrical ornament used as crowning ornament on furniture

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Finial

161
Q

final treatment

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Finish

162
Q

final treatments

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Finishes

163
Q

fabric manufacturing process including weaving, printing, bleaching, dyeing

A
163
Q

fabric manufacturing process including weaving, printing, bleaching, dyeing etc

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Finishing

164
Q

documents detailing doors, windows, finished, clors and other components

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Finish Schedule

165
Q

hardware such as hinges, locks, catches that has finished appearance well as function , as part of decorative treatment

A

Finish Hardware

166
Q

pertains to either pipe part, window hardware or decorative or functional item component in building fixed but not built-in

A

Fitting

167
Q

synonymous for floor covering

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Flooring

168
Q

decoration of parallel grooves, concave and semi-circular in section on classical columns and friezes

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Fluting

169
Q

Products with a laminated polyurethane foam backing

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Foam Back

170
Q

stiff sheet of Styrofoam sealed with laminated paper front and back

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Foam Core Board

171
Q

ornamental geometric pattern repeated within a boarder

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Fret

172
Q

refers to drafting an actual size pattern or elevation

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Full Sizing

173
Q

artwork, accessories, area rugs, cabinetry, lighting storage equipment window treatments an dupholstery

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Furnishing

174
Q

any freestanding or custom built article constructed to provide surfaces for sitting or storing objects

A

Furniture

175
Q

position of furniture and accessories, including cabinetry, upholstery, area rugs, planst etc

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Furniture Layout

176
Q

Planned in space; shown in relation to walls, windows, electrical, flooring, transitions

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Furniture Layout

177
Q

Victorian machine-made decorative wood panels created by combining various shapes, pattern, sizes of wood pieces together into an intricate openwork design; CHINESE LATTICE DETAILING

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Fretwork

178
Q

convertible frame utilizing a cotton filled mattress which can be used as a bed and a sofa

A

Futon Bed

179
Q

table with drop leaves and a moveable leg; which can be swung into position to hold the leaf upright or retracted to allow leaf to remain down

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Gateleg Table

180
Q

An object with thin overly of gold leaf added to its surface

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Gilded

181
Q

The act of applying thin overlay of gold leaf; wood work applying coating of GESSO and GOLD LEAF

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Gilding

182
Q

Term often used to describe elaborate lathe turn or carves wood details adorning Victorian structures, including fretwork, bracket, posts, pilasters, pediments

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Gingerbread

183
Q

Embellished mirror incorporating a pair of sconces wired and installed on a wall polished surface

A

Girandoles

184
Q

Paper thin layers of gold brushed onto a prepared adhesive surface, usually over a red primer to increase vibrancy and luster

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Gold Leaf

185
Q

Resin finished applied through a heat pressure process to chintz creating a polished surface

A

Glazed Chintz

186
Q

unbleached woven goods, in an unfinished state

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Geige/ Gray/ Grey Goods

187
Q

two round metal sleeves crimped together to protect and strengthen an eyelet

A

Grommet

188
Q

Decorative pattern of interlacing curves

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Guilloche

189
Q

Woodworking joint with one end rabbeted and other board is dadoed somewhere in the middle

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Half Lap Joint

190
Q

Iron heated and formed by hand

A

Hand Forged

191
Q

Generic term for panel manufactured primarily from interfelted lignocellulose fiber consolidated under heat and pressure in hot press

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HardBoard

192
Q

Various materials to mechanize the operation of cabinetry drawers and doors

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Hardware

193
Q

wood planks from slow growing tree which is dense and strong

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plain decorative boards or other materials used to create a headrest or end support on a bed, connected by side rails

194
Q

Older and harder usually darker portion of the woody stem; PART OF TREE TRUNK BEING PRODUCED INTO LUMBER

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Heartwood

195
Q

tall queen anne styled chest of drawers supported by legs

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Highboy

196
Q

Multi-level pile heights

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High Low

197
Q

Any style, fashion or design considered most up-to-date, often costly

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High Style

198
Q

to set one material into the surface of another creating a decorative pattern; created by inserting into a solid wood a pattern

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Inlay

199
Q

refers to the used as baseboard, railing, chair rail, molding and door, and window trim

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Interior Trim

200
Q

Decorative, hand forged iron or cast iron grilles, screens, gates and grates

A

Ironwork

201
Q

17thC stylized floral imitating embroidered crewel work

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Jacobean

202
Q

Method of finishing cabinetwork in imitation of the lacquer work of Japan and China

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Japanning

203
Q

various methods of woodworking

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Joinery

204
Q

KD; furniture sold unassembled

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Knock-Down

205
Q

synthetic coating dried to from a protective film

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Lacquer

206
Q

Cloth and synthetic layers bonded together to improve performance and appearance

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Laminated

207
Q

method of bonding one layer to another under heat or pressure

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Lamination

208
Q

Process by which same layer of the same material or alternate material are applied on coordinate surface

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Lamination

209
Q

Wood hinged box, which provides a slanted writing surface when flipped open

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Lap Desk

210
Q

open wok fabric featuring diagonal crisscross patterns

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Lattice

211
Q

Preserved and tanned hide of an animal

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Leather

212
Q

Reproduction material emulating an animal hide

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Leather-Like

213
Q

Tudor carved wood detail representing fabric fold on paneling

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Linenfold

214
Q

upholstered seating designed to seat two, usually with arms and back

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Love Seat

215
Q

faux finish imitating real marble

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Marbelized

216
Q

decorative wood veneer inlay or other materials in which thin sheets are cut into delicate pattern and applied into carcase

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Marquetry

217
Q

Non-shiny finish

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Matte Finish

218
Q

Medium Denisty Board

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MDF

219
Q

two boards are cut at 45 degree angle and joined

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Miter Joint

220
Q

specific unit of measure for calculating area, distance, height etc

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Measurement

221
Q

real or imitated metal finish

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Metal finish

222
Q

metal finish with iridescent and reflective qualities

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Metallic Finish

223
Q

woodwork manufactured at a lumber mill use for interior trim

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Millwork

224
Q

glass panel with a mercury backing applied to the back side; reflects an identical or distorted image

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Mirror

225
Q

any material including wood or fabric folded or joined to create a 45 degree angle

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Mitered Corner

226
Q

panel used on furniture to conceal view

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Modesty Panel

227
Q

refers to the weight of water contained in wood expressed in percentage

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Moisture content

228
Q

create an object using a old

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Molded

229
Q

a slot cut into a piece of wood

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Mortise

230
Q

soft seating offering swivels, recliners, or incliners

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Motion upholstery

231
Q

mattress and frame which folds down or is raised and concealed in a built-in wall unit or cabinet

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Murphy Bed

231
Q

mattress and frame which folds down or is raised and concealed in a built-in wall unit or cabinet

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Murphy Bed

232
Q

upholstery detail using a series of decorative tacks

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Nail Head Trim

233
Q

crevice or recess on a wall

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Niche

234
Q

generic term used for any small table

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Occassional Table

235
Q

edge detail with an S shaped profile

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Ogee Edge

236
Q

surface or material which does not lallow light to pass

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Opaque

237
Q

cast brass, chiseled, and gold gilded decorative mountings for furniture

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Ormolu

238
Q

decorative object or design added to another object

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Ornament

239
Q

heavy fabric with pronounced crosswise ribs; upholstered furniture as foot rest or seat

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Ottoman

240
Q

fabric or materials used to provide additional cushioning

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Padding

241
Q

act of applying purely decorative details or designs

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Ornamentation

242
Q

to coat a surface with an opaque, liquid agent tinted with pigment

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Paint

243
Q

a surface fully or partially coated with paint

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Painted

244
Q

act of applying a coat of layer of paint to a surface

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Painting

245
Q

intricate interlocking curvilinear pattern originating in india

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Paisley

246
Q

geometric wood patterns inlaid in flooring and furniture; form of veneers esp floors creating a geometric pattern

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Parquetry

247
Q

“Chipboard” wood sheet or panel of wood chips milled, glued, and pressed to form under high pressure and temperature

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Particle Board

248
Q

non structural interior dividing wall

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Partition wall

249
Q

lustrous aged finish, A green film formed on copper or bronze by long exposure; valued aesthetically

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Patina

250
Q

repetitive or random arrangement of designs and decoration onto another surface

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Pattern

251
Q

Increments between horizontal or vertical patterns repeated

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Pattern repeat

252
Q

Support for an object of art

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Pedestal

253
Q

Suggesting a specific time in history

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Period

254
Q

cushions or various shapes stuffed with feathers, polyester fill, foam to provide neck and back support

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Pillow

255
Q

fabric cover designed to protect pillow from soiling

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Pillow Sham

256
Q

Molded or extruded compounds formed through a chemical process

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Plastic

257
Q

factory manufactured sheet of wood with pile of thin veneer sheets and solid wood slats on the middle layer core

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Plyboard

258
Q

several layers of pile of thin wood veneers glued together one on top of the other forming a sheet of wood

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Plywood

259
Q

synthetic polymer fiber manufactured from coal, water and petroleum; resistant to shrinking, stretching, wrinkling

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Polyester

260
Q

synthetic material composed of monomers; chemically connected

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Polymer

261
Q

synthetic resin manufactured from polymers joined by urethane used in adhesives

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Polyurethane

262
Q

fabric gathered into a puff; ottoman typically in dressing area and tufted

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Pouf

263
Q

paint designed to seal or prep wall surface prior to painting

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Primer

264
Q

comparative relationship between elements or objects: balance symmetry etc

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Proportion

265
Q

refers to producing 3D sample of designated item, either in full size or reduced scale

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Prototyping

266
Q

logs cut in quarter lengthwise to reveal intricate wood grain patterns

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Quarter Sawn

267
Q

Cut into the edge of a board; cabinet drawer

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Rabbet Joint

268
Q

carved wood detailing combining a series of thin parallel convex lines used as inlay or applied carving

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Reeding

269
Q

raised ornamentation

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Relief

270
Q

decorative metalwork outlined and embossed, hammered, or punched on the back side

A

Repousse

271
Q

term used to describe styles and fashion from the past, items from 1940-1960

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Retro

272
Q

thin band with finished edges used to tie trim or embellish

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Ribbon

273
Q

shell covered rock work ornamentation; French origin

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Rocaille

274
Q

The younger and softer sap-containing and usually light colored portion of the woody stem

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Sapwood

275
Q

curved shapes repeated along the edge of an object

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Scallop

276
Q

woven cloth with errors and flaws

A

Seconds

277
Q

cabinet with hinged surface opening forward onto pull out supports revealing cubby holes for writing materials with a bookcase

A

Secretary

278
Q

elongated upholstered seating created with multiple connected units designed to seat 4 or more, including right angle or change lounge

A

Sectional

279
Q

furniture utilized in a dining area for storing utensils and table service

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Server

280
Q

winding and curving back and forth like a serpent

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Serpentine

281
Q

patterns set side by side on the same level

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Set Match

282
Q

Medium sized sofa or long bench

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Settee

283
Q

quality of any given color that differs slightly from the original color

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Shade

284
Q

an effect which appears along a seam of the same product; ink unevenly applied during dye

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Shading

285
Q

oriental, geometric, wood screen with rice paper panels

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Shoji Screen

286
Q

case goods, serving food and storing china; 36” Ht

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Sideboard

287
Q

stationary, vertical windows flaking an operating exterior door

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Sidelight

288
Q

armless upholstered chair with a skirt low to the ground; designed used for bedroom

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Slipper chair

289
Q

upholstered seating designed to accommodate 3 or more people, usually with arms and back

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Sofa

290
Q

detailed outline including all important and necessary criteria for construction or implementation

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Specification

291
Q

shaft of a door knob in a unit of door hardware connecting knobs; slender decorative vertical support of a stairway or balcony railing

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Spindle

292
Q

round stick or turned wood of varied forms used as decorative ornament or part of wood furniture

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Spindle

293
Q

long metal ruler or tool used to trim selvage edges and cut a straight line; as in woodworking

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Straight-Edge

294
Q

tanned leather animal hide with the exterior layer removed and napped surface

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Suede

295
Q

synthetic woven textile with brushed nap surface imitating suede

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Suede cloth

296
Q

opening enclosed with decorative trim on all sides

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Sorround

297
Q

top surface of a table which can be made of wood glass or stone

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Table Top

298
Q

slanted edge; square bottom

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Beveled edge

299
Q

thick round; full or half

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Bullnose Edge

300
Q

indented half round; square bottom

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Dupont Edge

301
Q

straight cut edge

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Flat edge

302
Q

multiple s curved edge

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Ogee Edge

303
Q

narrow full round edge

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Pencil edge

304
Q

slightly rounded top edge

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Radius Edge

305
Q

roughly and randomly textured edge

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Rock Face

306
Q

rounded top, square bottom edge

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Waterfall edge

307
Q

may be solid wood, wood veneer, metallic face laminate, or cork laminated to a tempered hardboard core with brown fabric backing

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Tambour

308
Q

Gradual transition

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Taper

309
Q

a set of detailed accurate visual presentations or drawings created through drafting

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Technical Working Drawings

310
Q

a narrow piece of wood custom cut to fit inside a mortise

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Tenon

311
Q

specialty seating designed to accommodate two people for an intimate conversation often in an S Shape; seen side by side or end to end configurations

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TEE A TEE

312
Q

chair utilized by kings, cardinals for ceremonial occasions

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Throne Chair

313
Q

wood joinery created by milling a tongue on the edge of a flat board, which slips into a corresponding groove on an adjacent board

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Tongue and Groove

314
Q

standing lamp with indirect upward light

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Torchier

315
Q

hard black brown mottled shell of turtles and tortoises used as inlay or imitated on other surfaces

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Tortoise Shell

316
Q

semi-opaque surface, which diffuses light while partially obscuring a a view

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Transclucent

317
Q

completely see-through surface or object

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Transparent

318
Q

decorative textile used for edging fabric or upholstery panels

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Tri

319
Q

French mirror incorporating carved wood panels or oil paintings within the framework above the mirror

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Trumeau Mirror

320
Q

daybed twin bed frame housing an additional mattress below; pulled out as needed

A

Trundle bed

321
Q

materials used to make soft seating

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Upholstery

322
Q

liquid coating applied to wood forming a protective barrier

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Varnish

323
Q

paper thin wood sheets applied to outer surface of furniture, to create decorative pattern

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Veneer

324
Q

patterns created by placing thin slices of wood together featuring the grain in various combination

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Veneer Match

325
Q

greenish patina found on aged brass, bronze or copper

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Verdigris

326
Q

random pattern of curving squiggly lines

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Vermicelli

327
Q

fiber made with manufactured compound polymer

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Vinyl

328
Q

glass sided display cabinet with glass shelves designed to highlight special collections of china or unique artifacts

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Vitrine

329
Q

Volatile Organic Compound

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VOC

330
Q

material applied to the bottom third of the interior wall

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Wainscoting

331
Q

free standing or built in cabinet designed specifically to house clothing with hooks or rods

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Wardrobe

332
Q

spindle back, turned legged chair with a rush seat

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Windsor

333
Q

wing shaped high back upholstered chair with upholstered arms and often with exposed cabriole legs

A

Wing Backed Chair

334
Q

hand crafted or manufactured case goods

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Wood Furniture

335
Q

refers to general alignment or GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE WOOD FIBERS and other cells relative to the axis of the tree trunk

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Wood Grain

336
Q

handmade cabinetry created from the wood

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Woodwork

337
Q

thin sheet of glued to the carcase of furniture for refinement or decorative effect

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Wood Veneer

338
Q

Floor areas and furniture used by employees to perform their duties

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Work Station

339
Q

any surface designed for accomplishing a task

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Work Surface

340
Q

Cabinet or piece of furniture incorporating built-in drawers and slots for pens, letters, stationary

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Writing desk

341
Q

iron which is heated, bent, and hammered into shape by hand

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Wrought Iron

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