Hotel Furniture Center
HotelFurnitureCenter.com
Hotel Furniture Center
   

List All Products
Site Services
Hotel Projects
Articles
Calendar of Events
Add Your Link
Glossary
Login
Your Shopping Cart
Your Cart is currently empty.
Events Calendar
« < December 2008 > »
M T W T F S S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
HFC Newsletter
Receive Special Offers and Product News via Email.
Name: 
Email:  
Subscribe
Unsubscribe
Home arrow Glossary
Glossary
Retro
This type of furniture is styled from the 40's and 50's. It is usually from the diner and drive-in era.
Round Top
This is a popular backless stool that features a circular top.
RTA
Ready to assemble. There is usually a common myth that RTA means cheap, but this is not entirely true. Because there is some assembly required, the shipping and freight from overseas or nationwide is usually less and it makes the prices.
Rush Seat
This is a wicker or weave seat. It is a common seat on rocking chairs and on some bar stools and chairs.
Rustic
This style of furniture is designed to look old. It sometimes has rough, unfinished qualities are simply a rustic style fabric or finish.
Saddle seat
This is a seat style that is carved and has a contoured seat. This is one of the most popular backless stool styles. The name comes from a horse saddle.
Scalloped
This is an edge that is found on a dining or pub table that is meant for decoration.
Scroll Design
This is usually molded into the metal to give the furniture a decorative appearance.
SD
Seat Depth
Seat Height
This is the measurement of the actual height of the seat. For example, the counter stools are generally 24 to 26 inches high and the bar stool are usually 28 to 32 inches tall.
SH
Seat Height
Shaker
This design came from the "Shakers". This furniture is still widely used and has simple designs and little decoration.
Side Chair
This is the traditional dining chair. It is usually 18 to 21 inches high.
Sideboard
Primarily used in the dining room or kitchen to serve and store dishes.
Slat Back
This style of bar stools and chairs feature vertical slats in the back made of wood or metal.
Spindle Back
 Common in the traditional type of bar stools and chairs, these backs contain round, thin spindles that run from top to bottom.
Stacking
Many commercial chairs need to be stacked on top of each other to conserve space, these chairs and bar stools are called stacking chairs.
Stainless Steel
A very durable and anti-corrosive material used in seating and table legs.
Stretchers
These are the braces that stretch around the chair and bar stool. They are usually glued or screwed on to make a rigid frame.
Swivel
This contraption mounts between the bar stools base and seat, making the stool spin either 180 or 360 degrees. These are usually industrial strength.
Taper
This usually describes the contour of the leg found on bar stools, chairs, and tables. It tapers or thins down when it reaches the foot or base.
Tapestry
This solid background fabric features needle pointing effects.
Tempered Glass
 Often called toughened glass, it shatters into small squares and is very durable. It's used where heat and safety may be a key.
TOP
Top size
Traditional
This style is a very common one. It uses old world, classic designs with beautiful woods, carvings, and finishes.

<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next > End >>

© 2008 Hotel Furniture Center for Hotels Restaurants Resorts Casino Hospitality - Site Policy - Site Map
Powered by SearchEngineProjects.com