- Dacron
- Upholstery made from polyester fiber.
- Damask
- Upholstery made from a tightly woven fabric that has the pattern visible from both sides.
- Dash Top
- A round tabletop with a raised outer rim.
- Davenport
- A compact writing desk; alternatively, another name for a sleeper sofa.
- Day Bed
- A bed with arm rests and a back rest, which can be used for seating during the day, then for sleeping at night.
- De-hairing
- A process by which hides are treated with a lime solution, which removes the hair and fats from the leather.
- Decorative Bowl
- A bowl that is used to store fruit, candy, or decorative items for display on a table.
- Demilune
- A type of crescent shaped or half-moon table.
- Denim
- Upholstery made from a strong, tightly-woven fabric.
- Dentil Molding
- Decorative molding made from evenly spaced blocks resembling teeth.
- Desk Lamp
- A small lamp with a moveable neck that allows the light to be repositioned.
- Diamond Tufting
- Button tufting in a series of diamond-shaped patterns.
- Director�s Chair
- A folding armchair with a sling seat.
- Dished Corner
- A hollowed-out space on the corners of a poker table, used for holding money.
- Distressed Leather
- Leather upholstery which has been processed to mimic the appearance of aged leather.
- Distressing
- A finishing process which has intentional imperfections in order to give the furniture a more rustic look.
- Divan
- A sofa without arms or a back, usually placed against the wall with cushions.
- Dobby Weave
- An upholstery weave with a decorative, geometric design.
- Door Chest
- An armoire with two doors at the top and drawers underneath.
- Double Sided Mattress
- A mattress with padding on both sides, allowing it to be flipped when one side starts to wear out.
- Dovetail Joint
- An interlocking joint made with fan-shaped teeth that hold with extra strength.
- Dowel
- A round wooden pin or rod used to hold two pieces of wood together, particularly in ready-to-assemble furniture.
- Down
- Padding or stuffing made from duck or goose feathers.
- Drawer Chest
- A dresser with drawers used to store clothing.
- Drawer Glide
- The metal track inside a drawer, which allows the drawer to slide in and out.
- Dresser
- A wide, short piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothing.
- Drop Leaves
- The extended leaves of a table that can be folded down when not in use.
- Drum Dyed
- Leather upholstery which has been dyed by full immersion in a drum, which helps ensure the dye is fully absorbed.
- Duchesse Brisee
- A matched set of armchairs and an ottoman that can be nested together to form a chaise lounge.
- Dumbwaiter Table
- A serving table with several tiered circular trays mounted on a central shaft, with the trays arranged from the smallest at the top to the largest at the bottom.
- DVD Rack
- A tall storage rack with slots for holding CDs and DVDs.
