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Baker's rack

Home furnishings; General furniture

Open slatted back with shelves used for storing goods in the kitchen.

Capping

Home furnishings; General furniture

A turned ornament used to make furniture more decorative.

Damask

Home furnishings; General furniture

A heavy, reversible fabric featuring a pattern which is distinguished from the background by contrasting luster.

Drop seat

Home furnishings; General furniture

A concave seat the middle and front of which are lower than the side.

Empire

Home furnishings; General furniture

Style inspired by the civilization of ancient Rome and introduced to celebrate the empire of Napoleon I, circa 1804-1815. It typically features such motifs as palmettes, winged lions, and sphinxes. ...

Wing chair

Home furnishings; General furniture

A fully upholstered chair with wings at the sides to protect the sitter from drafts; also known as a "wing-back".

Rocaille

Home furnishings; General furniture

Ornament style from the rococo period consisting of an abstract shell or leaf motif.

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