Glossary - Bent Wood
- Wood that has been steamed, soaked, or bent into a formed shape.
- Bergere
- Very high end, comfortable arm chair inspired by the French. Features squab cushions and upholstered back and sides.
- Bergere
- Very high end, comfortable arm chair inspired by the French. Features squab cushions and upholstered back and sides.
- Billiard Stool
- A bar stool for a billiards setting. Some have cue holders and billiard style fabrics.
- Bombe
- Small armoire. French Inspired. Features an extruding, round front.
- Bonnet Top
- Sometimes found on a China Cabinet top. It is a rounded top crown shaped like a bonnet. Comes from early English and American furniture.
- Brass
- Durable, gold-tinted metal. Used on high end bar stools and bars.
- Brazilian Wood
- Durable, dense, and weather resistant wood.
- Brocade
- Embossed-appearing, patterned fabric made of heavy silk.
- Buffet
- The base of a China Cabinet that supports a Hutch. Used to store kitchen items.
- Bun Feet
- Decorative, carved foot that is shaped like a ball. Found on bar stools, pub tables, bars, and dining tables. Sometimes have a flat side or bottom.
- Burl
- The knot in the wood grain. Sometimes makes a decorative swirl or pattern.
- Cabriole Leg
- A style of leg that features an outward curved top that curves back into the base at the foot.
- Cane
- Rattan that is split. Sometimes used on bar stools and chairs to cover the seat and back.
- Case Piece
- Term used in furniture to represent a piece that is not upholstered.
- Caster
- Small wheel used to make items movable. Found on game chairs.
- Casual
- A very simple, straight line style of furniture. Not very exotic.
- Chamfer
- Sometimes found on the edge of tables. Features a beveled edge that is cut at an angle.
- Channel Back
- Chair or Stool with vertical lines sewn into the back. Commonly found on retro furniture.
- Chenille
- Fabric type that has long threads. Usually made with yarns that are tightly woven.
- Cherry Wood
- Hardwood that is commonly used for furniture. Features a very dark stain.
- China Cabinet
- Cabinet that sits on a buffet. Used to show and store dishes.
- Chintz
- Very shiny surfaced fabric. Appears glazed.
- Chippendale
- Very ornate, delicately carved style from 18th century England.
- Chrome
- Chromium-plated metal. Features a deep shine. Easy to maintain.
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