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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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Wall Art
Any paintings, pictures, or other decorations meant to be hung on the wall.
Wall Clock
A small, usually battery-powered clock which hangs on the wall.
Wall Mirror
A mirror of any size that is meant to be hung on a wall.
Wall Units
Furniture divided into several matching units, which stand against or are mounted on the wall to provide shelving and storage.
Walnut
A dark hardwood commonly used as a veneer or in furniture construction.
Waterfall Skirt
A skirt on an upholstered piece of furniture that reaches from the cushion to the floor.
Webbing
Straps of woven fabric that are used to provide extra support for upholstered furniture.
Wellington Chest
A simple, tall, narrow chest of drawers.
Welting
Cord wrapped in fabric, used as a trim around upholstery seams.
Wet Blue
Blue-colored leather, an appearance that results from Chromium Tanning.
Whorl Foot
A chair or table foot with a reversed scroll shape.
Wicker
Furniture made from woven reeds or rattan.
Windsor Chair
A chair with a curved back reinforced with spindles.
Wine Rack
A piece of furniture designed to hold wine bottles.
Wing Back
An upholstered chair with a high back with wing-shaped extensions near the head.
Wool
A durable upholstery, but one which collects a lot of dust.
Wrap Group
A matching set of bedroom furniture designed to wrap around a room lining the walls.
Wrought Iron
A tough, malleable type of iron often used in furniture frames.
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