Dining Room and Chairs Glossary

Apron – Rail the runs between table legs for added decorative elements and support

Transitional Dining Furniture – Furniture that combines the best of traditional and modern furnishings.

Shaker Dining Furniture – Characterized by its simple lines, these pieces are made of high quality woods, such as oak, and are both functional and innovative.

Buffet - Long cabinets that are found in dining rooms and provide a serving area and additional storage for china, silver and linens.

Cabriole Legs – Chair legs that have curved designs at the knee and feet; sometimes found on Parson chairs.

Leaf - Plank that allows a dining table to be extended for additional seating.

Sideboards – Smaller and usually less bulky than its sister, the buffet, sideboards serve the same purpose in a dining room.