- P-top Desk
- Similar to a Bullet Desk, but with an P-shaped extension on the rounded end.
- Pad Foot
- A round foot with a circular base, usually at the end of a Cabriole leg.
- Palmette
- A decorative woodworking technique consisting of fan-shaped leaves like a palm tree.
- Panel Bed
- A bed with tall, flat headboards and footboards, which may be decorated with molding and groove work.
- Papasan Chair
- A large, round chair with a bowl-like shape, often with a wicker or rattan base.
- Paperweight
- A decorative item used to hold down stacks of paper.
- Parsons Chair
- An armless chair with a straight-lined back and a cushioned back and seat.
- Parsons Table
- A rectangular table with straight, blocky legs.
- Partner�s Desk
- A large desk that seats two people, one on each side, facing each other.
- Patera
- Oval carving on the skirts and legs of tables.
- Patina
- A term used to refer to the surface luster of leather which grows more beautiful over time.
- Patina
- A natural wood finished made over time by age and regular polishing.
- Pearling
- A decorative pattern of round shapes in the appearance of a string of beads or pearls.
- Pearwood
- A light colored wood commonly used in carving.
- Pecan
- A strong hardwood commonly used in dining room and office furniture.
- Pedestal Desk
- A desk supported by a pair of pedestals on either end.
- Pedestal Table
- A table supported by a single central pedestal in place of legs.
- Pediment
- An arched or crowned top of a cabinet or armoire.
- Pegged Joint
- A joint that holds two pieces of wood together with wooden pegs.
- Pickled Finish
- A wood finishing technique of rubbing white paint onto already stained and finished wood.
- Pigment Finish
- Leather upholstery which has been coated with a colored pigment for a more uniform shade and resistance to fading.
- Pile Weave
- Any type of upholstery with raised nap, such as velvet or corduroy.
- Pillowtop Mattress
- The softest style of mattress, with extra padding for maximum comfort.
- Pine
- A type of wood that is resistant to swelling and warping, commonly used for furniture and molding.
- Piping
- Individually stuffed strips or pipes of upholstery on a piece of furniture�s back.
- Plant Stand
- A small table or pedestal that holds a potted plant.
- Planter
- A decorative container for holding plants.
- Platform Bed
- A platform bed sits low to the floor, and typically doesn�t need a box spring for support.
- Playpen
- A portable piece of furniture with raised sides and a padded bottom, where a small baby can play safely.
- Plush Mattress
- A softer style of mattress with less support but more comfort.
- Plywood
- Manufactured wood created by alternating layers of wood with the grains perpendicular to each other.
- Pneumatic Height Adjustment
- An adjustment on an office chair that allows the seat to be moved up and down.
- Poly Dacron Wrap
- A seat cushion made from a soft polyester material wrapped around a polyurethane core.
- Polychrome
- A term referring to decorations that include three or more colors.
- Polyester
- A type of upholstery that is durable and easy to clean.
- Polystyrene
- A synthetic material used to reproduce wood trim or frames.
- Polyurethane
- A synthetic foam material used for couch cushions.
- Poplar
- A type of wood that is common in woodworking because it is inexpensive and easy to work with.
- Porte-parapluies
- An umbrella stand.
- Portemanteau
- A coat rack or hall tree.
- Pressboard
- Also known as particle board, a strong, glazed wood often used as the backing of a shelf.
- Pressure Points
- The points on a mattress where pressure can build up while sleeping, usually around the shoulders and hips.
- Print
- A fabric with a decorative design printed onto the surface, instead of being woven into the material itself.
- Provincial
- A furniture style based on simple, peasant-like designs.
- Punch-out Back
- Panel backing on an entertainment center with sections that can be punched out to make room for cables and wires.
- Pure Aniline
- Leather upholstery that has been Aniline Dyed and shows off the natural markings and grain of the leather.
