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3.00 Int. Studio Voc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Antiques | Original furniture that is 100 years old or older. |
| Case good | Furniture made mainly from wood, such as cabinets or dressers. |
| Case work | Furniture or storage built into or attached to a wall. |
| Classical style | Furniture designs that copy historical styles from the past. |
| Collectable | A valuable item less than 100 years old that is no longer made. |
| Country style | Furniture style inspired by simple rural living. |
| Eclectic style | A design style that mixes furniture from different periods or styles. |
| Motif | A repeated decorative pattern or design. |
| Period | A specific time in history. |
| Period style | A furniture style that represents a specific historical time. |
| Provincial style | A simpler version of a traditional furniture style. |
| Reproductions and adaptations | Furniture designed based on older styles but made later. |
| Style | The design characteristics that identify furniture from a certain designer, time, or place. |
| Traditional style | A formal, classic design based on historic European furniture. |
| Transitional-contemporary style | A design that combines traditional and modern features. |
| Accent chair | A decorative chair added to a room for extra seating and style. |
| Aesthetics | The visual beauty or appearance of something. |
| Armoire | A large cabinet or wardrobe used for storing clothes. |
| Bookcase | Furniture with shelves used to store books. |
| Chaise | A long chair designed for leaning back or reclining. |
| Chest | A storage furniture piece with drawers or a lid. |
| Coffee table | A low table placed in front of a sofa. |
| Console table | A narrow table placed against a wall. |
| Credenza | A low cabinet used in dining rooms for serving or storage. |
| End table | A small table placed beside a sofa or chair. |
| Entertainment center | Furniture designed to hold TVs and electronics. |
| Ergonomics | Designing furniture or spaces for comfort, safety, and efficiency. |
| Loveseat | A small sofa for two people. |
| Multipurpose furniture | Furniture that serves more than one function. |
| Quality furniture | Furniture made with strong materials that last a long time. |
| Ottoman | A padded stool or seat without a back or arms, often used as a footrest. |
| Patina | The aged surface look that develops over time. |
| Renew | To make something look new again. |
| Restore | To return furniture to its original condition. |
| Sectional | A sofa made of separate sections that fit together. |
| Sideboard | A long cabinet used in dining rooms for storing or displaying dishes. |
| Sofa | A long upholstered seat for three or more people. |
| Unassembled furniture | Furniture sold in separate parts that must be put together. |
| Embossing | A technique that creates a raised pattern on a surface. |
| Fibers | Tiny thread-like strands used to make textiles and fabrics. |
| Hand | How a fabric feels when touched. |
| Textiles | Materials made from fibers used to create fabric. |
| Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) | Chemicals released into the air from some products used indoors. |