Furniture Terms

• Fiddle Back
  A chair back shaped like a fiddle.
• Futon
  A low sofa that can be turned into a bed by lowering the back side so the mattress lays flat.
• Four Poster Bed
  A bed with four high posts at each corner, designed to hold up curtains that surround the bed or to be purely decorative.
• Finials
  Decorative pieces capping the tops of bed posts.
• Footboard
  A panel of wood at the foot of the bed.
• Full Bed
  Also known as a Double Bed, a Full Bed is a medium-sized bed. Dimensions: 54 in ª 75 in
• Folding Bed
  A bed on a folding frame, which allows the bed to be folded up and tucked away for storage.
• Feather Banding
  Bands of veneer laid diagonally against each other to create a feather-like design.
• Firm Mattress
  A mattress with a tight layer of cushioning for the maximum support, but with less flexibility than softer mattresses.
• Foam Encased Mattress
  A mattress with coils encased in foam for extra durability and support.
• Foam Density
  A measurement of the density of the material in a memory foam mattress, which affects the firmness and support.
• Foundation
  A base which rests under a bed and supports the mattress.
• Formal Dining Room Set
  A matched set of formal dining furniture, such as a dining table, chairs, and centerpieces.
• Formal Dining Room
  A dining room with higher quality furniture, usually reserved purely for dining rather than for casual household use.
• Formal Dining Room Table
  A large table used for formal dining, sometimes with extra panels that can be added to adjust the table’s size.
• Floor Lamp
  A tall, freestanding lamp with a wide base.
• Folding Screen
  A type of room divider made from several tall panels with hinges allowing the screen to be folded for storage.
• Fireplace
  A hearth connected to a chimney, where a fire can be lit inside the home.
• File Cabinet
  A narrow cabinet with tall drawers, used for storing files and paperwork.
• Faux Finish
  A type of decorative finish designed to imitate the natural look of the wood.
• Fiberfil
  Polyester material used as cushion filling.
• Finger Joint
  Joints made from interlocking finger-like projections at the end of a piece of wood.
• Formica
  A durable plastic laminate material used on countertops.
• Flat Weave
  Any type of upholstery without piles, such as satin or tweed.
• Flounce
  A strip of fabric gathered or pleated and sewn into a piece of fabric as decoration.
• Full Grain Leather
  Leather upholstery that has not been sanded, buffed, or in other ways altered.
• Ferrule
  A metal ring, cap, or casing attached to the bottom of chair and table legs for extra strength and aesthetic purposes.
• Fluting
  Parallel grooves carved into the length of a chair or table leg for decoration.
• Fretwork
  An ornamental geometric design cut with a fret saw, scrolls saw, or jig saw.
• Fir
  A wood with uniform texture that is commonly used for veneer.
• Fat Liquoring
  A method of replacing depleted oils to leather in order to ensure fiber cohesion and uniform coating of the leather.
• Fat Wrinkle
  A natural wrinkle in leather upholstery, usually seen in Full Grain Leather.
• Fauteuil
  An open-armed chair with an upholstered seat and back, based on a French design.
• Federal
  A furniture style from early American times, usually in mahogany, and often featuring an eagle as a design ornament.
• Flip-top
  A table with two leaves, where one is flipped and folded over the other when not in use.