- Haircloth
- A type of upholstery made from a mixture of horsehair and linen.
- Hall Tree
- A piece of furniture that stands in a hallway, with pegs and storage compartments for hanging coats and storing other items.
- Hand
- A term used to describe how soft leather is to the touch and how it feels in the hand.
- Hand Rubbed Finish
- A finishing process done by hand in order to give a more antique appearance.
- Hand Rubbed Leather
- Leather upholstery which has the dye applied by hand for greater depth of color and a softer feel.
- Handkerchief Table
- A drop-leaf table in a triangular shape, which becomes a square shape when the leaf is raised.
- Harvest Table
- A narrow, rectangular table with drop leaves.
- Hassock
- A tightly stuffed upholstered cushion, sometimes used as a footstool.
- Headboard
- A panel of wood at the head of the bed.
- Helicals
- Small, tightly coiled wires or springs attached to the sides of adjacent flat springs.
- Hemlock
- A lightweight wood often used in paneling.
- Hickory
- A strong, hard, tough wood, commonly used in chairs and lawn furniture.
- Hide
- The raw, unprocessed animal skin that is used to make leather.
- High Chair
- A tall chair where a baby sits while eating, with a tray table attached and safety straps to keep the baby in place.
- Highboy
- A tall chest raised on four legs.
- Hitchcock Chair
- A chair with a rush seat and a high, slightly bent back.
- Hock Leg
- A Cabriole leg with a broken curve on the inner edge.
- Holly
- A light, white wood commonly used for inlay and marquetry.
- Hope Chest
- A chest with a hinged lid, used to store a woman�s clothing in anticipation of marriage.
- Horsehair Upholstery
- A sturdy, glossy type of upholstery made from hair from the tail or mane of a horse.
- Horseshoe Back
- A curved chair back with an outward splay at its base.
- Hutch
- A cabinet mounted atop a chest or desk.
- Hypoallergenic
- A type of mattress that reduces allergens for a better night�s rest.
