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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 — V

Vacuum Press
A method of applying pressure to assemble veneer or other furniture parts.
Valance
Decorative drapery across the top of a curtain or a canopy.
Vanity
A short table with drawers and an attached mirror.
Varnish
A transparent protective coating applied to wood.
Vase
A decorative container for holding cut flowers, which can be filled with water to keep the flowers fresh.
Vegetable Tanning
A tanning process using plant materials, which results in tougher leather which is less likely to stretch.
Velvet
A closely woven pile fabric with a clipped nap.
Veneer
A thin layer of wood added over top of another piece of wood for aesthetic purposes.
Venetian Furniture
A furniture style with extravagant carvings and ornaments similar to Baroque and Rococo styles.
Victorian
A furniture style with elaborate carvings, sweeping curves, and other designs reminiscent of the 19th century.
Vinyl Wrap
A method of applying vinyl to wood or particle board, used in cheaper furniture.
Vitrine
A large, glass-doored cabinet such as a curio or china cabinet.
Volute
A spiral or scroll-shaped carving.
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