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Veneer

Home furnishings; General furniture

A thin decorative layer of wood which is applied to underlying wood solids or particleboard. Veneers are used to match and balance grain, create inlay and banding effects.

Vinyl wrap

Home furnishings; General furniture

Flexible vinyl wrapping applied to underlying wood solids or particleboard to produce a surface that most often resembles wood. It is often used in less expensive furniture applications.

Wall units

Home furnishings; General furniture

Large free-standing or wall hung units which can have drawers, shelves, cabinets, desks, ban units, entertainment centres or a variety of other features.

Swing leg

Home furnishings; General furniture

A hinged table leg lacking a lower stretcher (as in a gate leg) which swings out to support a drop leaf.

Shield back

Home furnishings; General furniture

A chair back used by Hepplewhite and Sheraton that resembles a shield, the outlines of which are formed by a double curved top rail with a half ellipse below.