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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.

Terms — H

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.
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