Furniture Terms

• Tight Seat Bed
  The back of a sofa or other piece of furniture, which is fully upholstered so there is no need for cushions.
• Tuxedo Arms
  Sofa arms that are slightly angled outwards, and are the same height as the back of the sofa.
• Tester Bed
  A type of four poster bed with a frame on top to support a canopy.
• Twin Bed
  The smallest standard bed size, designed for a single person. Dimensions: 39 in ª 75 in
• Trundle Bed
  A small, rollaway bed that can be stored underneath a standard bed when not in use.
• Tri-fold Mirror
  A mirror divided into three hinged sections to produce three images of a person, allowing them to view themselves from the front and side angles simultaneously.
• Trim
  Decorative woodwork along the sides and edges of furniture.
• Tight Top Mattress
  An inner-spring mattress with a quilted padded top.
• Television Cavity
  The alcove in an entertainment center where a television sits; the size of the cavity is important for determining what size television will fit in the entertainment center.
• TV Stand
  A table or chest that holds a TV and other electronics.
• Tee Seat Cushions
  A seat cushion for an upholstered chair, with front edges that extend in a T-shape in front of the chair’s arms.
• Table Pad
  A protective cover for a tabletop, with a felt bottom to prevent scratches.
• Trestle Table
  A long table supported by two legs with a horizontal stretcher running between them.
• Table Lamp
  A small, shaded lamp, usually placed on an end table.
• Throw Rug
  A small rug that can be easily moved, sometimes placed under a piece of furniture.
• Tambour
  The rolling cover for a roll-top desk, made from thin strips of wood attached to canvas.
• Toy Box
  A storage chest for holding children’s toys.
• Tray Tables
  A small, folding table which can be carried to different locations for convenience. Usually comes in a matched set with a single storage rack to hold them.
• Towel Rack
  A rack with one or more horizontal posts from which towels can be hung.
• Telephone Table
  A small table with drawers that holds a telephone.
• Table Mirror & Lamp Set
  A matched set of furniture which includes a small table, a lamp, and a mirror meant to be hung directly behind the table.
• Throw
  A blanket that is thrown over the back of a sofa or other piece of furniture for aesthetic effect.
• Throw Pillow
  A decorative pillow that is placed on a chair or sofa.
• Top Grain Leather
  The uppermost layer of leather and the part with the highest quality, used for the finest furniture.
• Teak
  A type of tropical hardwood commonly used in outdoor furniture.
• Tempered Glass
  Heat-treated glass which breaks into pebble-like pieces. Often used for glass table tops.
• Tweed
  A heavy woolen upholstery.
• Twill
  Upholstery woven with a diagonal pattern.
• Tapestry
  A decorative wall hanging made from woven fibers.
• Taslan
  A fluffy, air textured yarn used in upholstery.
• Tassel
  A bundle of loose cords or string, often used as ornamentation on curtains or pillows.
• Teardrop Pull
  A dangling drawer handle with a teardrop shape.
• Trefoil
  A three-leafed circular design often found in wood carvings.
• Trifid Foot
  A three-toed foot at the end of a chair or table leg.
• Trumpet Turning
  A leg carved with a flared end similar to the shape of a trumpet.
• Tulip Wood
  A decorative yellow wood with red and purple stripes, commonly used in banding and veneers.
• Turning
  An ornamental or decorative design on a chair or table leg, made with a spinning lathe.
• Turtle Top
  A marble tabletop in the shape of a turtle.
• Tile
  Thin, square pieces that can be fit together to make a patterned tabletop.
• Travertine
  A porous stone commonly used in flooring, furniture, and fireplaces.
• Tanning
  The process of making leather from rawhide by applying tanning agents to prevent decay.
• Tawing
  A leatherworking process that makes the upholstery more pliable, stretchable, and soft.
• Traditional
  A furniture style with formal designs based on those of antiques.
• Transitional
  A furniture style that blends influence from various other styles together.
• Tripod Table
  A small pedestal table where the pedestal ends in three legs curving outwards.