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Furniture Terms Glossary

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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.
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