Furniture Terms

Furniture Glossary of Terms

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There are currently 5 terms in this directory beginning with the letter K.
kick-pleat skirt
a straight upholstery skirt that with smaller skirts placed behind the skirt vents at the corners and other skirt divisions. The smaller skirt may be straight or shirred.
kilim
a flat woven rug of middle eastern origin (Turkey and Iran)
kiln-dry
the process of slow-drying lumber in a kiln to prevent warping, cracking and checking.
klismos
ancient Greek chair style with splayed saber legs, and a curved, shoulder-height back. Depicted on ancient Greek pottery, the form was revived in Directoire, Empire and Regency styles.
knife edge pillow
a pillow or cushion constructed of two pieces of fabric sewn flatly together at the perimeter. A decorative cord may be included in the seam. Batting is inserted between the pieces of fabric.