Because Modern Furniture Warehouse uses traditional shipping methods that incorporate carriers, we thought a quick glossary of common terms would benefit our customers.
Curbside Delivery – The most affordable shipping methods, this is the method of delivering home furnishings to one’s driveway so the homeowner doesn’t open up his home and takes the responsibility of any [...]
Banding – wood inlays of contrasting colors and/or grains that adds decorative elements to wood furniture.
Bonnet Top – These are broken arched decorative elements that adorn the tops of headboards, curios or china cabinets.
Blockfront Chests – These are entertainment centers, book cases or china cabinets with three sections – one that’s deeper or higher and [...]
Base – The bottom part of a table lamp that serves as its foundation
Blown Glass – Glass made from a blowpipe and then formed by hand
Crown – On a hanging lamp, this refers to the decorative trim that centers the top of the shade
Embossed – Patterns or designs pressed or molded into a lamp; refers [...]
Daybed – A bed with a back and sides that serves as a bed when needed or as a sofa.
Platform Beds – Beds that don’t require a box spring, but instead are supported by “platforms”
Headboard – The front of the bed that not only adds beauty but also serves as support for the bed itself.
Loft [...]
Accent Colors: Contrast colors used to enhance room color schemes.
Accessories- Objects such as books, vases and lamps used for decorating a home.
Arrow Foot- A cylindrical foot that’s tapered and separated from the leg.
Art Glass- Decorative glass used in home furnishings and includes stained, beveled, etched and leaded glass.
Saber Leg- Used to describe the curving of [...]
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