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Acajou: The french word for mahogany. Acroterium: Ornaments applied to the top corners of bookcases, secretaries. Originally an ornament of Greek temples. Amaranth: Also called violetwood and purpleheart, amaranth is a purplish wood used for veneering. Amboyna: Amboyna is an East Indian wood, used as veneer and inlay. The burls are mottled and curled, and light reddish brown. Ambry: A large cupboard with doors. The interiors are fitted with shelves for storage. A recess for the storage of goods. Ambulante: Small portable table, used for serving tea. Amorini: Painted or carved cupids in decoration. Sometimes only the head is used. Angel Bed: Bedstead with a canopy, with no pillars in front, and drawned back curtains. The counterpane goes over the foot, the canopy over only a part of the bed. Anthemion: Greek honeysuckle pattern. Conventionalized to radiating cluster. Antimacassar: Cloth used to protect chairbacks from soiling by hair. Antiquing: Antiquing is the process of finish on furniture, or treating wood to make it look old. Aplique: Applied ornament. Arca: Arca is a chest for storing treasures. ... |