Sunday, September 19, 2010

Furniture Glossary G-J

Furniture Glossary Preview: Glaze - A finish process of a thin smooth shiny coating to highlight grain characteristics of wood.

Global/Exotic style - This style is inspired by the materials and design of tropical or far-away places. These pieces are typically non-western and non-traditional in design.

Grain - The pattern of the fibers in wood that create the oval or curvy patterns found in wood furniture.

Hand: A term used in the leather industry to describe the softness or fullness of upholstery leather.

Hand-Antiqued: The application by hand of a darker color over a lighter color in order to create a unique aged effect.

Hardwood - Durable wood of trees that replace their leaves every year.

Hutch - A compnenet with doors or shelves that is placed on top of a base piece of furniture, such as a desk or buffet.

Inlay - Decorative technique that consists of implanting wood, metal, stones, leather, or other materials into a piece of furniture or veneer.  Entire Article Can be found at: http://www.myaffordablefurniture.com/Furniture-Glossary-s/30073.htm#G-J

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