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F E A T U R E S
G L O S S A R Y
STRAIGHT LEGS
The legs of an item of furniture which
have been turned on a spindle to create
an elegant, curved effect on the wood.
TURNED LEGS
The legs of an item of furniture which
have been turned on a spindle to create
an elegant, curved effect on the wood.
RECESSED PLINTH
A plinth whitch is inset from the edge
of the frame on a piece.
CASTORS
A type of wheel on a swivel used on
items of furniture in place of legs
to allow the piece to be easily moved
around.
KICK PLEAT SKIRT DETAIL
A pleated skirt normally used on the
front base of a sofa to cover the legs
for a decorative effect.
BASE
The wooden base of furniture which has
been fixed under the sofa to get an
impressive effect.
DEEP BUTTONING
The insertion of upholstery buttons
where is pulled into the cover deeply
and forms a pleated diamond.
QUILTING
The decoration of the upholstery (fabric
or leather) realized to create an
impressive and elegant effect.
PULLED BUTTONING
A form of buttoning where the buttons
are pulled in slightly so as to form
indentations.
FLUTED BACK
The back of an armchair with fluting
detail; where lines intercept the
cushion to create a segmented fan-like
effect.
STUDS
Upholstery studs or buttons used to
embellish and enhance the design of a
piece.
PIPING
Upholstery piping profile used to
embellish and enhance the design of a
piece.
SINGLE STITCH
An upholstery effect created by sewing
a single row of stitching close to the
seam or edge of a piece on the outer
side of the fabric.
DOUBLE STITCHED
An upholstery effect created by sewing
a double row of stitching close to the
seam or edge of a piece on the outer
side of the fabric.
LOOSE CUSHION COVER
Removable covers for chairs and sofas
which can be taken off for easy cleaning
or exchanged for different covers.
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MAPEL
NATURAL
BEECHWOOD
LIGTH
WALNUT
WENGE’
CHERRYWOOD
NATURAL
WALNUT
OLD GOLD
SPECKLED STUD
19 mm
POLISHED GOLD
STUD
19 mm
NICKELED
STUD
19 mm
BRONZE
STUD
10.5 mm
FROSTED STEEL
STUD
10.5 mm
COPPERED
STUD
10.5 mm
NICKELED
STUD
10.5 mm
