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Eames chair: A classic lounge chair and ottoman made of molded plywood and fitted with down-filled leather cushions; designed by Charles Eames in 1956.

Etagere: An open-shelved stand used for display of decorative objects.

Fauteuil: A French-style chair with open arms, upholstered back and seat, and small upholstered pads for resting the elbows.

Fiddleback: A chair with a center splat shaped like a fiddle.

Futon: A Japanese-style mattress placed on the floor and used for sleeping or seating.

Gateleg table: A table with legs that swing out like gates to support raised leaves.

Gimp: Decorative braid used to conceal tacks and nails on upholstered furniture.

Grandfather clock: A wood-encased pendulum clock that measures 6-1/2 to 7 feet high; shorter versions are called grandmother cloths.

Highboy: A tall chest of drawers, sometimes mounted on legs.

Hitchcock chair: A black painted chair with a stenciled design on the backrest; named for its creator, an early American cabinetmaker.

Hutch: A two-part case piece that usually has a two-doored cabinet below and open shelves above.

Jardinere: An ornamental plant stand.

Ladder-back: A chair that has horizontal slats between its upright supports.

Modular furniture: Seating or storage units designed to fit many configurations.