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Dowry chest
Home furnishings; General furniture
Made to store the trousseau of a prospective bride. An American example is the Lane Company cedar chest.
Knot
Home furnishings; General furniture
Knot shapes are carved on wood to bring extra ornament and style, or can be a natural darker area in the grain of the wood.
Beau brummel
Home furnishings; General furniture
Georgian dressing table for men, named after an English fashion arbiter.
Varnish
Home furnishings; General furniture
A finish that is meant to protect the wood and provide some darker finish.
Wax
Home furnishings; General furniture
Finish adding protection and finish to enhance the natural appearance of wood.
Chaise-lounge
Home furnishings; General furniture
An upholstered chair with an elongated seat for reclining. The French term is "long chair. " Also has been referred to as a "fainting couch. " Often used in bedrooms. a high back upholstered seat ...
Louis XV style
Home furnishings; General furniture
The French version of Rococo, popular between 1720 and 1750. Its principle feature is its extensive use of asymmetry and of ormulu.
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