Furniture

Furniture is the collective term for the movable objects which support the human body (seating furniture and beds), provide storage, and hold objects on horizontal surfaces above the ground. more...

Storage furniture (which often makes use of doors, drawers, and shelves) is used to hold or contain smaller objects such as clothes, tools, books, and household goods. Furniture can be a product of artistic design and is considered a form of decorative art. In addition to furniture's functional role, it can serve a symbolic or religious purpose. Domestic furniture works, in conjunction with furnishings such as clocks and lighting, to create comfortable and convenient interior spaces.

Furniture design

• Art Nouveau
• Arts and Crafts movement
• Art Deco
• Bauhaus
• Shakers
• Frank Lloyd Wright

Furniture types

Storage:

• Bookcase
• Cabinet (furniture)
• Chest
• China cabinet
• Cupboard
• Dresser (Chest of drawers)
• Filing cabinet
• Sideboard
• Wardrobe

Seating:

• Bean_bag
• Bench
• Chair
• Couch
• Footstool
• Love seat
• Ottoman
• Recliner
• Settee
• Sofa
• Stool (type of chair)

Surfaces:

• Coffee table
• Desk
• End table
• Folding table
• Table

Sets:

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