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Casting

Home furnishings; General furniture

The art of forming metal objects by pouring the molten metal into a mould and allowing in to harden. After hardening, the castings are finished by hand.

Brass plated furniture usually has steel frames electroplated with a thin layer of brass or nickel and brass. The plated surfaces should be smooth, free from water marks and covered by a protective ...

Brewster chair

Home furnishings; General furniture

An American colonial wooden chair with heavy turned posts, many turned spindles and a wood seat. Provincial Jackobean style influences.

Broken pediment

Home furnishings; General furniture

The space or structure above the cornice in which the side lines or scrolls do not meet in the centre or come to a point. Often used on secretaries, clocks or chinas.

Armoire

Home furnishings; General furniture

Another name for a tall, wide wardrobe usually having two large doors behind which clothes can be hung or stored. Armoires originated in France where they were used for the storage of armor.

Coil springs

Home furnishings; General furniture

Wire coils used in quality upholstery to give a desired resiliency and firmness to the seat and back. These are often "tied" or incorporated in a "marshall unit."