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3.0Int. Studio Vocab
3.00 Int. Studio Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Antiques | original furniture that is at least 100 years old |
| Case good | furniture piece where wood is the primary material used in construction |
| Case work | built-ins or a piece of furniture attached to the wall |
| Classical style | copies of historical styles |
| Collectable | highly valued furnishing less than 100 years old, but no longer made |
| Country style | a style of furniture that traces its origin from rural area lifestyles |
| Eclectic style | furniture pieces used from different periods that are combined to create an interesting effect |
| Motif | repeated elements in an ornamental design |
| Period | a measure of historical duration |
| Period style | indicates the historical period in which the design was famous |
| Provincial style | a simplified version of a traditional style |
| Reproductions and adaptations | designs based on other periods and often using a mix of designs |
| Style | refers to the use of design characteristics that identify the work of a famous designer, school of designers, or rulers who commissioned cabinetmakers to produce certain designs. Some bear the ruler’s name, such as Queen Anne. |
| Traditional style | formal, classic look that includes furniture styles from historic Europe |
| Transitional-contemporary style | combines more formal styles with the straight lines of contemporary or modern styles or through contemporary fabrics, colors, and accessories |
| Accent chair | also know as a “side chair” is added to spaces to provide additional seating and to add visual interest to a room |
| Aesthetics | the qualities that give pleasure to the eye |
| Armoire | a wardrobe or moveable cabinet, typically ornate or antique |
| Bookcase | furniture that consists of shelves to hold books |
| Chaise | a long low chair for reclining, with a back and single armrest to one side |
| Chest | typically, rectangular with a removable lid for storage that is knee height. Can also be a taller piece of furniture containing a set of drawers |
| Coffee table | a long low table to be placed in front of a set of chairs or sofa |
| Console table | a narrow table that is designed to be placed against a wall |
| Credenza | a dining room cupboard used to serve buffet meals usually with very short or no legs. Sometimes smaller than a sideboard. |
| End table | a small table placed beside a sofa or other piece of furniture |
| Entertainment center | is comprised of shelves and possibly cabinets to house major electronic items |
| Ergonomics | the design of products or an environment that promotes comfort, efficiency, and safety |
| Loveseat | a small sofa designed for two people |
| Multipurpose furniture | furniture that serves more than one purpose |
| Quality furniture | constructing furniture using the appropriate materials to withstand the wear and tear |
| Ottoman | a low upholstered seat, or footstool, without a back or arms that typically serves also as a box, with the seat hinged to form a lid. |
| Patina | a surface appearance that grows beautiful with age |
| Renew | to give something a new look |
| Restore | to return a piece of furniture to its original state as much as possible |
| Sectional | a sofa made in sections that can be used separately or as chairs or together as a larger sofa that may have angles |
| Sideboard | is a long cabinet with floor length cabinets and may have box-like hutches for displaying dishes or decorative items |
| Sofa | a long, upholstered seat with a back and arms, for three or more people |
| Unassembled furniture | furniture sold in parts which require assembly |
| Embossing | a technique where a raised pattern is pressed into the surface of a material. |
| Fibers | tiny hair-like structures that are the building blocks of all textiles |
| Hand | the way fabric feels to the touch |
| Textiles | any material made from fibers |
| Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) | chemicals found in products used in interior environments which are released or “off-gas” into the air |
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