Furniture Terms Glossary

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Table Lamp

A small, shaded lamp, usually placed on an end table.

Table Mirror & Lamp Set

A matched set of furniture which includes a small table, a lamp, and a mirror meant to be hung directly behind the table.

Table Pad

A protective cover for a tabletop, with a felt bottom to prevent scratches.

Tambour

The rolling cover for a roll-top desk, made from thin strips of wood attached to canvas.

Tanning

The process of making leather from rawhide by applying tanning agents to prevent decay.

Tapestry

A decorative wall hanging made from woven fibers.

Taslan

A fluffy, air textured yarn used in upholstery.

Tassel

A bundle of loose cords or string, often used as ornamentation on curtains or pillows.

Tawing

A leatherworking process that makes the upholstery more pliable, stretchable, and soft.

Teak

A type of tropical hardwood commonly used in outdoor furniture.

Teardrop Pull

A dangling drawer handle with a teardrop shape.

Tee Seat Cushions

A seat cushion for an upholstered chair, with front edges that extend in a T-shape in front of the chair�s arms.

Telephone Table

A small table with drawers that holds a telephone.

Television Cavity

The alcove in an entertainment center where a television sits; the size of the cavity is important for determining what size television will fit in the entertainment center.

Tempered Glass

Heat-treated glass which breaks into pebble-like pieces. Often used for glass table tops.

Tester Bed

A type of four poster bed with a frame on top to support a canopy.

Throw

A blanket that is thrown over the back of a sofa or other piece of furniture for aesthetic effect.

Throw Pillow

A decorative pillow that is placed on a chair or sofa.

Throw Rug

A small rug that can be easily moved, sometimes placed under a piece of furniture.

Tight Seat Bed

The back of a sofa or other piece of furniture, which is fully upholstered so there is no need for cushions.

Tight Top Mattress

An inner-spring mattress with a quilted padded top.

Tile

Thin, square pieces that can be fit together to make a patterned tabletop.

Top Grain Leather

The uppermost layer of leather and the part with the highest quality, used for the finest furniture.

Towel Rack

A rack with one or more horizontal posts from which towels can be hung.

Toy Box

A storage chest for holding children�s toys.

Traditional

A furniture style with formal designs based on those of antiques.

Transitional

A furniture style that blends influence from various other styles together.

Travertine

A porous stone commonly used in flooring, furniture, and fireplaces.

Tray Tables

A small, folding table which can be carried to different locations for convenience. Usually comes in a matched set with a single storage rack to hold them.

Trefoil

A three-leafed circular design often found in wood carvings.

Trestle Table

A long table supported by two legs with a horizontal stretcher running between them.

Tri-fold Mirror

A mirror divided into three hinged sections to produce three images of a person, allowing them to view themselves from the front and side angles simultaneously.

Trifid Foot

A three-toed foot at the end of a chair or table leg.

Trim

Decorative woodwork along the sides and edges of furniture.

Tripod Table

A small pedestal table where the pedestal ends in three legs curving outwards.

Trumpet Turning

A leg carved with a flared end similar to the shape of a trumpet.

Trundle Bed

A small, rollaway bed that can be stored underneath a standard bed when not in use.

Tulip Wood

A decorative yellow wood with red and purple stripes, commonly used in banding and veneers.

Turning

An ornamental or decorative design on a chair or table leg, made with a spinning lathe.

Turtle Top

A marble tabletop in the shape of a turtle.

Tuxedo Arms

Sofa arms that are slightly angled outwards, and are the same height as the back of the sofa.

TV Stand

A table or chest that holds a TV and other electronics.

Tweed

A heavy woolen upholstery.

Twill

Upholstery woven with a diagonal pattern.

Twin Bed

The smallest standard bed size, designed for a single person. Dimensions: 39 in � 75 in