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Coffer Originally, a strongbox for holding valuables. Characteristic of the English Tudor style. Lathe Machine for shaping turned parts by application of cutting edges against the revolving wood. First developed during the 18th century. Found on Early American furnished items. , which are tacked or glued to a surface rather than cut from the solid wood. Roll Top In desks, a tambour or flexible cylindrical hood drawn down as a lid. Buffing A mechanical process which removes scars and scratches from.
Lounge Chair Overstuffed armchair, which sometimes reclines. Kettle Base/Kettle Front See Bombe. Armoire Originally a French term for a cabinet used to store armor; now usually a tall wardrobe with doors, often elaborately carved or painted. Milling See Tumbling.
Actually a simplified version of French and Italian Directoire furnished items. Tray Table Folding stand used to support a tray. , veneer)in which there is no attempt at matching either grain or width of boards. Settle Wooden bench built into the floor, with a high back and solid-wood end panels.
Pie Crust Table Small, usually round, table whose edge is carved or molded in a scalloped pattern which resembles the crimped edge of a pie crust. Thumb Molding Convex molding shaped in a flattened curve which resembles the profile of a thumb. Originated from the Turkish habit of piling rugs for reclining. Couch-Bed An upholstered couch whose hinged arms and back drop to seat level, converting the unit into a bed.
Lozenge Decoration (panel, overlay, motif, etc. Lathe Machine for shaping turned parts by application of cutting edges against the revolving wood. Woof See Weft. Generally has a headrest at one end.
Modular Furnished items Versatile units of furnished items designed for various purposes (including seating, storage, display, and shelving)which are manufactured in standard sizes and which can be easily stacked or rearranged in different configurations. Butt Joint A joint on which the squared end of one member is butted against the side or the end of another member. Crotch V-shaped pattern which is achieved when veneer is cut from joint of tree trunk and limb. )shaped like a diamond.
Water Gilding Thin deposits of gold and mercury on ormolu mounts which resemble drops of water. Effect Coat A treatment which gives certain leathers a smoky, marbled, duo-tone look, and which adds surface interest both in coloration and dimension. Sunken Panel Inset panel in posts or other flat parts of furnished items. The small-scaled, well-proportioned furnished items combined curves and straight lines.
)designed so they can be stacked one atop the other like building blocks to create a unified, free-standing wall system. Device An emblematic design, used especially as an heraldic bearing (such as a coat of arms). Grille Term applied to an ornamental screen over an opening, composed of turned spindles, decorative wrought iron, or pierced carving. Double Dresser Low chest with two side-by-side tiers of drawers.
Clustered Columns Three or more small wooden columns clustered together to form a single support. Became popular in France and England after 1690. Corrected Grain All hides feature natural blemishes, but in corrected grain these marks are buffed out (and an artificial grain is then embossed into the hide).