The following is a glossary of furniture terms. Click on the appropriate letter to find additional terms. A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z
Under-Drapery: A lightweight, usually a sheer drapery that hangs behind the heavier over-drapery. Find draperies and curtains. Unfinished Furniture: Furniture made from wood that hasn't been treated with any type of finish, which allows the buyer to stain or finish the furniture to their particular taste. Find unfinished furniture. Upholstery: Furniture such as sofas and chairs covered in fabric, vinyl, leather or other materials. Find living room furniture. Uprights: The outer vertical posts of a chair. Urethane Foam (Polyurethane): Flexible polyurethane foam is used as a cushioning material in upholstered furniture seats, backs and arms. For seat cushioning, foams that have a density of 1.8 pounds per cubic foot or higher offer the best support and durability.
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