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