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Oct 29, - A Short Dictionary Of Furniture. by John Gloag.
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- A dictionary of Edinburgh wrights and furniture makers, in SearchWorks catalog
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- A Short Dictionary of Furniture Summary
Frieze: A broad, horizontal band which is often decorated with painting or sculpture.
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An Italian red and clear beaded pagoda bed, 20th century. Gallery: An ornamental wood or metal rail around a piece of furniture.
Georgian: Term referring to the artistic output in the decorative arts during the reigns of the first four members of the British house of Hanover, between the accession of George I in and the death of George IV in Gesso: From the Italian for chalk, a material that can be moulded into elaborate designs for cornices, frames, etc.
Gilding: A technique of applying gold leaf to wood for decoration. A George II giltwood mirror, Circa Its pieces are still highly sought-after by collectors today. Herringbone: A way of using veneer as decoration, also known as feather banding, whereby two strips of veneer are laid at a degree angle around the edge of a piece of furniture to create a herringbone-patterned border.
A dictionary of Edinburgh wrights and furniture makers, in SearchWorks catalog
Inlay: A technique of using a contrasting material to create a decorative pattern on the surface of a piece of furniture. A 'Moorish' ivory and mother-of-pearl-inlaid hardwood and ebonised occasional table, circa After the model no. A French burr-elm desk and matching chair. Lacquer: A high-gloss varnish used in Chinese and Japanese furniture. Loveseat: A small sofa designed for two people, often made in an S shape so that a conversation can be held face-to-face. Claude Lalanne b. Gilt bronze, galvanized copper. Marquetry can be contrasted with parquetry, which forms a geometric pattern.
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A late Victorian mahogany and marquetry serpentine side cabinet. Of George III style, late 19th century. A close pair of George III polychrome-decorated demi-lune commodes. Each 32 in Nesting tables: A set of small tables that fit inside each other. Occasional table: A catch-all term used to describe small freestanding tables such as coffee or side tables.
A pair of empire ormolu and patinated-bronze three-light candelabra, early 19th century.
Ottoman: An ottoman is usually a low upholstered stool that can be used as a foot rest and sometimes also for storage, adopted from similar styles in the Ottoman Empire. Pad foot: A kind of foot often found on cabriole legs that ends in a flat oval disk.
Palmette : Decorative motif derived from classical architecture loosely resembling an open palm leaf, often used interchangeably with the term anthemion. Pie-crust edge: A scalloped motif either carved or moulded on the edge of a table. Pietra dura: A form of mosaic decoration using semi-precious stones, mostly seen on tabletops. Plinth: The term for the squared base of a piece of furniture if it does not have legs. Queen Anne: A style of English furniture made between and , simple and elegant in style and favouring walnut.
Reeding: The convex equivalent of fluting, reeding comprises parallel lines of rounded moulding. A regency parcel-gilt and simulated-calamander sofa, circa , redecorated. Rococo: An elaborate style of furniture that followed the Baroque in the 18th century, characterised by scroll and foliate motifs. Secretaire: A French term for a standing chest of drawers with a drop-down writing desk see Abattant.
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Sideboard: A long cabinet often used in dining rooms for serving food and as storage. Side chair: A traditional dining chair with no arms that would fit in at the side of a dining table. A pair of Regency gilt-metal mounted, ebonised and fruitwood side chairs, circa Slat back: A chair back consisting of vertical slats instead of a single panel.
Sofa table: A high, small table to be placed alongside a sofa with twin flaps to the short ends. Spindle back: A chair with turned spindles instead of a single panel as a back rest. Straw marquetry: A form of marquetry which uses straw instead of wood to create a contrasting pattern on the surface of a piece.
Stretcher: Often forming an H, X or Y shape, the stretcher runs between the legs of a chair or table to reinforce the structure. Tallboy: A tallboy, or chest on chest, is a high chest of drawers. A George III figured mahogany tallboy. Late 18th century. Also known as a herm, after the posts bearing the carved head of Hermes which were used as boundary markers in ancient Greece. Upholstery: The padded covering on furniture, usually made of horsehair, foam or springs and covered in decorative fabric or leather. A late Victorian brown leather Chesterfield sofa.
Late 19th century. Veneering: The technique of applying thin layers of wood to a piece of furniture.
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A stained and veneered beech two-tier occasional table in the style of Gio Ponti. Third quarter 20th century. Volute : A spiral scroll characteristic of Ionic capitals, often used as a decorative form on arm rests and feet in furniture. Webbing: A technique of interweaving elastic or fabric to provide support to an upholstered arm, back or seat. Wicker: A term given to pieces woven from rattan, willow or reed.
Windsor chair: A classic design with a curved top and spindle back. A George IV yew and elm Windsor armchair, early 19th century. Together with a Victorian beech and elm Windsor armchair. Wing back: A chair with wing-like side panels protruding from the top of the backrest and above the arms in order to shield one from draughts or the heat of a fire.
A Short Dictionary of Furniture Summary
An English oak wingback chair, 19th century. Together with a Scottish Orkney Island child's chair and an oak and fruitwood side table. Zitan: a tropical hardwood ranging in colour from dark purple brown to reddish brown and considered, together with huanghuali, the most precious and luxurious material used in Chinese furniture. The A-Z of furniture: Terminology to know when buying at auction From applique and back splats to veneering and wingbacks, an essential glossary of furniture terms — with examples previously sold at Christie's. B Back splat: The vertical piece of wood running from the frame of a chair to the base of the backrest.
Ball foot: A fully spherical foot on a piece of furniture. Bowfront: A chest with a convex front. Bracket foot: A right-angled foot shaped like a bracket. C Cabinet: Cabinets can come in many forms, from the industrial to the ornate, and usually consist of drawers and shelves; some feature glass doors for the display of objects. Castor: A small wheel that allows a piece to be moved easily. Chest on stand: A chest of drawers on legs. D Damask: A lustrous fabric with a reversible pattern and figured weave, often of linen, cotton or silk, which can be used for upholstery. E Ebonising: The process by which wood is stained dark to resemble ebony.
F Fauteuil: An armchair with open sides, usually upholstered on the seat and the back, leaving the wooden frame exposed. Front rail: The piece of wood that runs between the front two legs of a chair. Four-poster bed: A bed with high posts at each corner and sometimes a canopy. G Gallery: An ornamental wood or metal rail around a piece of furniture. H Hassock: An upholstered footstool or short bench. I Inlay: A technique of using a contrasting material to create a decorative pattern on the surface of a piece of furniture.
L Lacquer: A high-gloss varnish used in Chinese and Japanese furniture. O Occasional table: A catch-all term used to describe small freestanding tables such as coffee or side tables. P Pad foot: A kind of foot often found on cabriole legs that ends in a flat oval disk. Or the stuff at that fancy hotel you try to stay in once a year. To help you get started, here's a list of 23 fabulous terms to describe furniture, and many other items of decor you might have.
Curvilinear is a great catch-all word for describing any piece of decor or furniture that has bold, beautiful curves. A baluster is typically a bar or column with a bulbous bottom and an inwardly curving top.