Furniture Terms

the decorative use of a line of tacks at fabric / leather attachment points on upholstered goods.

a soft or fuzzy surface on fabric or leather.

Revivals of interest in ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian themes, which occurred during the Renaissance, Adam, and Empire eras, and especially in the late 18th century, when appetites for it were whetted by archeological discoveries.

concentrically sized tables, usually three, so that the smaller sizes may be tucked under the larger.

a small table used beside a bed, often incorporating drawers. In recent years the term has become more generalized and used in reference to its function rather than construction.