Glossary - Acanthus
- Decorative woodcarving based on the acanthus leaf
- AH
- Arm Height
- Aluminum
- Usually made to be lightweight. Resists rust. Primarily used in outdoor bar stools and outdoor furniture.
- Antique
- Usually an item that is 100 or more years old.
- Antique Finish
- A finish that is purposely painted or constructed to capture the look and feel of an antique.
- Apron
- Usually the rim underneath a seat or table top that supports the weight. Some have decorative carvings for appeal.
- Armchair
- Some chairs are built two ways: with and without arms. The chair with arms is called an armchair. The arms are for comfort in resting your elbows and arms.
- Armoire
- A large, movable closet with shelves, and occasionally with a hanging rod or television shelf. The French used them as an armor closet. Today, they are an alternative to a bedroom chest.
- Artificial Laminate
- It is a cheaper substitute to real wood. It is usually a paper or plastic layer that is glued to particles or an MDF board. The outer appearance is similar to real wood.
- Attached Back Pillow
- This is common on upholstered stools and sofas. The back pillow is not removable. It is sewn into the furniture.
- Bachelor Chest
- Very short set of chest drawers. Usually 30 to 36 inches tall.
- Backless
- Usually on a bar stool or chair. It is without a back. Made to go under counters and bars without the back interfering.
- Baize
- Looks like felt made from wool. Usually covers game tables and pool tables
- Baluster Leg
- Used on bar stools and chairs. Shaped like a vase or Baluster.
- Bamboo
- Hollow cane wood used in bar stool and outdoor furniture. Grown in moist areas.
- Banding
- Narrow strips of veneer used to make a decorative pattern on table tops and drawer fronts. Usually in a slightly different finish to add an effect to the wood.
- Bar
- Bars are made for storage and seating areas. Usually bar or counter heights. Storage for wines and liqueurs.
- Bar Height
- Bar stool that is taller than a counter stool. Usually in the 28" to 34" seat height range
- Bar Stool
- Basically a chair that comes in counter stool and bar stool heights. Some bar stools are stationary, swivel, wood, metal, wood/metal, upholstered, or backless.
- Baroque
- Very heavy, ornamental, and expensive style of furniture. Also used in architecture.
- Barrel Chair
- Barrel-shaped chair or bar stool. Looks rustic and nostalgic. Made to appear like a cut out from an actual barrel
- Baseball Stitching
- Primarily used on upholstered furniture. The stitching appears like that of a baseball.
- Batting
- Used to stuff or pad the seat or back of a bar stool, chair, or seat. Usually made from cotton.
- Bedside Chest
- Sometimes called a nightstand. Usually has 3 or fewer drawers.
- Beech Wood
- Actually comes from a Beech Tree. A very hard wood used in flooring. Used in commercial bar stools, chairs, and seats.
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