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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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