A freestanding mirror that can be tilted to change the angle of reflection. Chiffonier: A tall chest of drawers often used to store linen or needlework, sometimes topped by a shelf or mirror. Chippend [..]

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A term used to describe a drop-down flap often seen in the French style of the secretary desk, secrétaire à abattant, concealing drawers and shelves within. Antique: A piece of furniture or object tha [..]

A decorative element joining the surface of a chair or table with the legs.

An armchair can be any chair with arms. However, there are two different kinds: the fauteuil, with open sides, and the bergère, with closed sides. (See Fauteuil and Bergère) Armoire: A tall standing w [..]

A type of chair foot that ends in a tapered cylinder, often seen in the 18th century. Art Deco: A style popular from the 1920s to the 1930s characterised by bold geometric designs.  B Back splat: The [..]

A fully spherical foot on a piece of furniture. Ball and claw foot: A cast or carved foot consisting of a ball covered by an animal’s claw, in English furniture often that of a lion or a bird. The des [..]

A decorative style from the late 16th century through to the 18th century characterised by the use of bold sculptural forms, dynamic surfaces and elaborate ornament. Barrel chair: Also known as a tub [..]

A form of carving or moulding where the design projects out from the flat surface of the background. Bentwood: A kind of wood that has been heated and shaped to become curved. 

A kind of upholstered armchair with closed sides that first became popular in the 18th century.  Bevel: An edge that has been cut at a slant, often seen on mirrors. Biedermeier: Biedermeier encompasse [..]