- A/V Cabinet
- A cabinet designed to store audio/video devices such as DVD players, video game consoles, etc.
- Abattant
- Also known as Secretaire ? Abattant, a drop-front desk with drawers or cabinets underneath.
- Acanthus
- Decorative carving in the shape of a leaf; specifically, the leaves of the Acanthus Spinosus plant.
- Accent Chair
- Any type of chair chosen to match or complement the furniture in a living room or other seating area.
- Accent Furniture
- Furniture chosen for its aesthetic appeal, such as to compliment another piece of furniture as part of a set. Can be functional or sometimes purely decorative.
- Acetate
- A type of man-made cellulose fiber, used in some upholstery weaves.
- Acroterion
- A classical or gothic type of carving which is mounted on the apex of a pediment, such as atop an armoire or dresser.
- Acrylic
- A type of upholstery that is less soft, but more durable and which holds its shape well over time.
- Adjustable Bed
- A bed with an adjustable surface, allowing the feet to be raised or the back to be lifted into a sitting position.
- Alabaster
- A translucent white stone, often used in decorative carving, lamps, and candlesticks.
- Alder
- A type of wood from the Alder tree of the Birch family. A light brown hardwood used in making cabinets and other types of furniture.
- Almond
- A reddish wood commonly used in high-grade cabinetwork.
- Amboyna
- A reddish-brown wood with a mottled grain, often used in veneers.
- Andiron
- A metal support leg that holds wood in a fireplace.
- Angel Bed
- A type of bed that has a canopy supported by posts on the headboard, but not by the footboard.
- Aniline Dyed
- Leather upholstery which has been dyed in a dye bath, rather than a coated finish, so that the dye fully penetrates the leather.
- Anthemion
- A carving in the shape of a stylized flower and leaves, resembling a honeysuckle.
- Antique
- Any piece of furniture that is over a century old.
- Antique Finish
- Finish designed to mimic the appearance of the natural process of aging, giving wood furniture the look of being antique.
- Apothecary Chest
- A chest with small drawers, originally used to store herbs.
- Apple Wood
- A wood ranging from yellow to pink to orange, with interesting grain patterns that are useful for furniture and inlays.
- Applique
- A decorative ornamental piece made by sewing one piece of material over another, such as decoration sewn onto upholstery.
- Apron
- Also known as a skirt, a piece of wood beneath the seat rail of a chair or under a tabletop for support.
- Arabesque
- A carving designed with floral patterns with geometric scrolls, spirals, and zigzags.
- Area Rug
- A rug that only covers a certain section of the floor
- Arm Caps
- Fabric covers that fit over the arms of a chair or sofa to protect the upholstery.
- Armchair
- A dining room chair with arms, which is usually placed at the head or foot of the table.
- Armoire
- A tall, narrow piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothing.
- Arrow Back
- A chair back made from wide wooden slats that narrow to tapered tips.
- Arrow Foot
- A tapered, cylindrical foot topped by a small ring.
- Art Deco
- A style from the 1920s and 1930s, consisting of geometric shapes in various bold and colorful patterns.
- Ash
- A type of light colored hardwood, usually used in cabinets and wooden furniture.
- Astragal
- A wooden strip or molding overlapping the seal between two doors, such as in a cabinet or armoire.
