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The topmost member of the capital of a column. |
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A group of trees similar to the locust. Some varieties from Australia and the Sandwich Islands yield beautiful veneers ranging in color from yellow-brown to red and green.
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popular Greek decorative motif adapted from the acanthus plant. Found in almost all classic design, notably the capital of Corinthian column.
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Turned ornament resembling an acorn; common in Jacobean furniture as finials on chair posts and bedposts, as pendants and as the profile of leg turnings in Jacobean tables.
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Originally an ornament on the roof corners of Greek templates. In classical furniture, similar ornaments applied to the top corners of secretaries, bookcases, highboys, and other important furniture.
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Recessed part of a room. Bed alcoves exist in Pompeian rooms, and such placing of the sleeping quarters was common in northern Europe through the Middle Ages and later. In the 18th century special beds were designed to fit such recesses. Alcoves are also used for bookcases and cabinets, dining groups, etc.
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All components in the piece are wood. May include some combination of solid wood and engineered wood.
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Purplish wood used for veneering since the 18th century; also called "violet wood" and "purple heart." |
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An East Indian wood, used as veneer and inlay. The burls are light reddish brown, highly mottled and curled. Known and used in furniture since Roman times.
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In medieval churches a recess for the storage of goods. The addition of doors gave it the cupboard form. The English equivalent became a large cupboard with doors; the interiors were fitted with shelves for storage. |
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a bed with a canopy but no front support.
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skirt or rail usually seen under a dining table.
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Also known as wardrobes. A large movable cupboard with doors and shelves for storing clothing or is used commonly as an entertainment cabinet. |
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a large movable cupboard or wardrobe, with doors and shelves storing clothes.
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A surface of plastic, foil or paper printed with a wood grain pattern and bonded to a composite such as particleboard or medium density fiberboard.
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