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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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Nailhead Trim
Decorative trim along the edges of the upholstery on a chair or sofa.
Naked Leather
Tanned and aniline dyed leather without an additional top coating of finish.
Neoclassical
A furniture style with simple designs based on ancient Greek or Roman features.
Neorococo
A furniture style with a great deal of embellishment and decoration.
Nesting Tables
A set of tables that can be stacked together with each smaller table fitting underneath another.
Nicking
Wood carving made by gouging out a pattern with a rounded gouge.
Night Stand
A small table or cabinet that sits next to the bed.
Nu-kane
A type of man-made material used in place of natural cane and manufactured from wood pulp.
Nubuck Leather
Leather upholstery with a sanded surface, coated with a sealant and dyed to a uniform color.
Nylon
A commonly used upholstery with high durability and resistance to soiling.
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