 Bed Steps A set of steps on four legs that allows you to easily climb into and out of a tall bed.
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 Beveled The quality of a table where the square edges slope slightly.
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 Bun Feet A traditional style of furniture legs that feature a flattened sphere shape.
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Caster A mount that attaches to the wheel on a chair or cart that allows for easy rolling.
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Console Table A table that is meant to sit flush against the wall in a foyer, living room, and a variety of other places.
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   Convertible Table A smaller table that folds out to a mid-sized table and finally becomes a dining table with the addition of included leaves.
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 Curio Cabinet A display case with shelves meant for presenting small collectibles and trinkets.
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 Demilune A table or a bench shaped like a half-circle.
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 Etagere A tower of open shelves that can be fit into the corner or against a wall.
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 Finish The color applied to a furnishing in hues like walnut, mahogany, black, maple, or cherry.
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Jewelry Armoire A slender cabinet with a series of central drawers, two side doors, and a top mirrored lid concealing storage for jewelry.
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 Mission Style A type of furniture characterized by simple lines and flat, board-like panels.
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 Nailhead A round metal stud that, when used in multiples, forms the trim on a piece of furniture.
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 Nesting Tables A set of tables in descending heights so that one can scoot easily under the other for storage.
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 Ottoman An upholstered cube or cylinder on legs that provides seating and sometimes, hidden storage.
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 Parquet Design The look of a surface where the wood grain appears to fit together in a geometric mosaic design.
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 Pedestal Table A table designed to display a single vase, houseplant, or sculpture.
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 Powder Coat Finish A dry, fine-grained substance applied to a wall sculpture through static electricity and later hardened into a durable outer layer in an oven; it is resistant to UV rays, tarnish, and weather.
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 Space Saver A tower of shelves that is designed specifically to rise up over the toilet tank.
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 Spindle Leg A long, skinny table leg that features a series of symmetrical curves. |
 Tufted An indented button on the upholstered fabric on an ottoman, bench, or chair. |
 Vanity Chair A chair or stool with or without wheels that is designed to slide beneath a makeup table. |
 Veneer A thin layer of wood that is glued or otherwise bonded to a surface. |
