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Furniture Terms Glossary

Browse definitions for furniture styles, materials, and construction terms. Use the search or A–Z filter to find any term quickly.

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Gadrooning
A decorative motif made from a series of convex curves in a design similar to flower petals.
Gallery Rail
A small, ornamental railing around the edges of a tabletop.
Ganging Chairs
Chairs that can be locked together at the seat and/or legs to create a single unit.
Ganging Tables
Tables that can be locked together or mounted between Ganging Chairs to create a single unit.
Gateleg Table
A table with hinged legs that fold outward, to support extended leaves hinged to the tabletop.
Gel Mattress
A mattress made out of a special gel that is designed to stay cool and absorb your body�s heat.
Gentle Firm Mattress
A mattress with a not quite as tight as a firm mattress, but still offering a high level of support.
Georgian
A furniture style, primarily in mahogany and walnut, based on English designs from the 1700s.
Ghost Chair
A stylish plastic chair named for its see-through color.
Gilding
Decoration made by applying thin gold leaf to the surface of wood.
Gimp
Folded fabric used to conceal fasteners or tacks in the upholstery.
Glazed Leather
Leather with a coating that provides protection and a glossy finish.
Glider
A type of rocking chair that rocks by moving back and forth like a swing on a support frame.
Gloss Finish
A leather coating that adds greater shine and enhanced texture.
Gold Leaf
Gold which has been hammered to paper-thinness, used for decoration.
Grain
The natural, directional patterns in wooden furniture.
Grandfather Clock
A tall, classical clock with a pendulum.
Granite
A hard, durable rock that can be used for countertops and tabletops.
Greek Revival Style
A furniture style using free interpretations of ancient Greek forms.
Grommet
A hole in the top, sides, or back of a piece of office furniture, through which cords and cables can be threaded down to the floor.
Grotesque
Furniture decoration in the form of mixed animals, humans, and plants blended together in a carving.
Gueridon
A small table with a circular top, upon with a candelabra is placed.
Guilloche
A decorative motif made from a series of continuous, braided or twisted strands.
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