furniture

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

"they had too much furniture for the small apartment"

"there was only one piece of furniture in the room"

Furniture is the collective term for the movable objects which support the human body (seating furniture and bed (furniture)beds), provide storage, and hold objects on horizontal surfaces above the ground. Storage furniture 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. Many types of furniture contain one or more drawers and/or small doors which can be opened. Also, some furniture items can have shelves. Wiktionary

Furniture design -

Art Nouveau

Arts and Crafts movement

Art Deco

Bauhaus

Shakers

Frank Lloyd Wright

Furniture Forms - ''Storage

Bookcase

Cabinet (furniture)

Chest (furniture)Chest

China cabinet

Cupboard

Dresser (Chest of drawers)

Sideboard

Wardrobe''Seating

Bench

Chair

Couch

Footstool

Love seat

Ottoman (furniture)Ottoman

Recliner (chair)Recliner

Settee

Sofa

Stool (type of chair)''Surfaces

Coffee table

Desk

End table

Folding table

Table (furniture)Table''Sets

Bedroom set (group)

Dinette (group)

Dining set (group)

Street furniture''Other

Aquarium furniture

Bed (furniture)Bed

Door furniture

Headboard

Hutch

Park furnitureLamps are covered under furnishings or lighting.

See also -

Decorative art

Furnishings

History of decorative arts

Study of decorative arts

Selected Bibliography -

Gloag, John. A Short Dictionary of Furniture. New York: Holt, Rhinehart, and Winston, 1965.

Hayward, Charles H., Antique or Fake?: The Making of Old Furniture. London: Evans Brothers, 1971.

Related Links -

Common Furniture Beetle (''Anobium punctatum'')

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G-Plan

Grand Rapids, Michigan (or ''Furniture City'')

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Home Gallery Nairobi - a treasure trove of African Tribal Arts
Home Gallery opened in March of 2001 in Nairobi. It is a Treasure Trove of wonders for all who love African arts. From the moment you enter through the front door, you are welcomed into this beautiful home that is decorated with the best quality and design, Kenyan-made furniture scattered with cushions made from unique Raffia and Kuba fabrics backed with suede. The walls are covered with fabulous paintings by some of Kenya's top artists and, of course, a great range of African sculptures is displayed throughout. The entire house is simply filled with interesting and unique pieces from the entire African continent, each with its own story and history.
http://www.african-tribal-arts.com/

Turquoise Tortoise Art Gallery at Piñon Pointe [Sedona Arizona]
Our art gallery captures fresh and powerful contemporary designs in Southwestern painting, sculpture, jewelry, rugs, pillows and furniture. The design gallery features a talented ensemble of cutting-edge Contemporary artists.
http://www.turqtortpinonpt.com

Info-Tbilisi.com
Info-Tbilisi - Information about prestigious Restaurants, Bars, Night-Clubs, Discos, Casinos, Shops, Markets etc located in Tbilisi, Georgia.
http://www.info-tbilisi.com/

Discount modern architectural furniture for home and office.
Discount modern architectural furniture for home and office from the most popular designers. European lighting, patio furniture, and home furnishings. 800-416-3635
http://www.gibraltarfurniture.com/

Northern Crafts Furniture Makers
Handcrafted furniture for the home or office featuring Mission, Greene & Greene, and contemporary table designs with slate, marble or ceramic inlay.
http://www.northerncrafts.com/

Qing Gallery
One-of-a-kind oriental antique furniture & gifts!
http://www.qinggallery.com/

funiture puertomobel
furniture solid pine wicker modern. special pack offers
http://www.mazarrononline.com/puertomobel

Medical Equipment online store
Online store of medical products for the business and the private sectors
http://www.mediquipped.com/

Pews, Chairs and Auditorium Seats from Worship Seating
Southern California representative offers pews, chairs, auditorium seats and pulpit furniture for worship settings. Read about the companies, view photos and find a partial list of installations.
http://www.worshipseating.com/

Nussbaumer Fine Art
Housed in a historic building in Santa Fe, NM Nussbaumer Fine Art shows the work of leading contemporary artists focusing primarally in impressionistic and representational work among other styles. Along side the fine artists of Nussbaumer Fine Art we show the exquisite hand made furniture of Southwest Spanish Craftsmen.
http://www.nussbaumerfineart.com/

Drew Allen Furniture Design Inc.
Modern contemporary solid wood and steel coffee tables, dining tables, cnosole tables, occasional tables
http://www.drewallenfurniture.com/

decodame.com - art deco furniture & lighting
Art Deco Furniture, Art Deco Lighting Mid-Century Vintage Modern Designer Furniture, Modernist Lighting Art Nouveau and Fine Antique Furniture 20th Century Decorative Art Objects and Fine Art Architectural Antiques, Artifacts and Elements Vintage Designer Costume and Estate Jewelry Vintage Mexican Silver Jewelry and Objects
http://www.decodame.com/

Secondhand Savvy
British Columbia's Online Source for secondhand shops, services, and events.
http://www.secondhandsavvy.com/

Removals
Professional home or office removal and storage services to UK, Europe and Worldwide. Free independent removal quotes and ring back service.
http://www.removalgroup.com/

Gibca Furniture Industory
The GIBCA Group of Companies was founded in 1975. Quick to recognize the potential and eager to participate in the UAE's growth, GIBCA set out to become a major entrepreneurial and business force. Many international corporations were waiting on the doorstep to share in the expansion of the area and companies were approached and encouraged by GIBCA to be part of the exciting business developments. Gibca Furniture Industry P.O. Box 20923, Ajman, U.A.E. Tel: 00970-6-7436888 Fax: 00971-6-7436903 Email: info@gfiuae.com
http://www.gfiuae.com/

Super Eagle Supply
Ecommerce retailer of office supplies, furnishings, computer hardware
http://www.supereaglesupply.com/

Crownbamboo die Kraft und Schönheit der Natur
Crownbamboo Bambus, Bambusparkett, Bambusfurnier, Bambusplatten von Crownswift International überzeugen durch präzise Verarbeitung, seine edle Optik und durch seine hervorragenden Eigenschaften. Crownbamboo die Kraft und Schönheit der Natur.
http://www.crownbamboo.com/de

massage chairs
32 massage programs
http://www.massage-chair.gr

Rattan Wood
Our company Rattan Wood is promoting a large production of high quality furniture both for domestic use and hospitality buildings market. We manufacture an extremely wide selection of articles such as beds, chairs, tables, sofas, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, desks, bathrooms furniture, ornaments furniture, offices furniture, gardens furniture, furniscing items for hotels, bars, restaurants, halls, residences, tourist villages, apartments, chalets, suites. Our long experience ensure the customer total and constant reliability in terms of product quality and service.
http://www.rattanwood.it

Kodreta Furniture s.r.o. - metal furniture production
Kodreta Furniture s.r.o. - metal furniture production
http://www.kodreta.com

Medical Equipment online store
Online store of medical products for the business and the private sectors
http://www.babysens.com/

Juliet's Cottage
Upholstered headboard, slipcovers, window treatments, custom bedding, pillows and so much more.
http://www.julietscottage.com/

prduction sup.
Welcome to Precision Electro Coat Inc. We provide electrostatic refinishing of metal items including office furniture, home appliances, bathroom partitions, doors, handrails, lockers, display shelving, equipment, machinery, elevator doors, and medical, dental and laboratory equipment. All this without the high risk of overspray as in conventional and airless spray painting.
http://www.precisionelectrocoat.com/

Anhui Joy Bamboo - Bamboo Flooring
Professional bamboo flooring, bamboo furniture and bamboo veneer supplier from China over 8 years
http://www.bambooindustry.com/

The Tipperary Furniture Company
Design and manufacturing of extremely high quality cabinetwork, interiors and internal joinery.
http://www.tipperaryfurniture.com/

Sillones de masaje
Tapicerias Navarro es especialista en sillones de masaje, con sistema de rodillos de alto nivel, con distintos tipos de masaje.
http://www.tapiceriasnavarro.com/

DesKrafters
Local Central Florida Desk manufacturer that also sells chairs, panels,files, bookcases and storage units!
http://www.deskrafters.com/

Modern Contemporary Furniture
A modern contemporary furniture company.
http://www.thefurnitureloft.com/

Royal Furniture - Broyhill Gallery
The LARGEST Furniture Showroom in 3 States -- You've gotta see it to believe it!
http://www.royalfurnitureonline.com/

Furniture Design of Taos
Hand built, heirloom quality, solid wood furniture. Custom designs, New Mexican and Craftsman influences.
http://www.furnituredesignoftaos.com/

www.eob.ch
Nehmt der Form das Design, gebt ihr Gestalt. Gestaltung begann, als damals ein Stein in die Erde gesetzt wurde. Damit entstand ein Zeichen, ein Signal. Daraus lässt sich für mich ableiten: Raum in Besitz nehmen, seit Urvorzeiten – wohnen als eine Sprache - gegenüber sich Selbst und seiner Umgebung. Oft auch unbewusst und gerade auch deshalb ein ursprüngliches, mächtiges Ausdrucksmittel.
http://www.eob.ch/

Scergo Ergonomical evolutive school furniture
Discover the school furniture, created by industrial designer, that respects nature and the nature of kids. From 5 to 13 years old, kids grow 10 cm per year, better have the appropriate tools, Scergo is the answer for school and home activities!!!
http://www.scergo.com/scergo/scergo2.htm

Mercante d'Oriente
Sito web commerciale - Vendita Consulenza Tappeti Archeologia Commercial Web Site
http://www.mercanteoriente.com/

Indonesia Furniture
Manufacturer of antique reproduction furniture from solid mahogany wood.
http://www.anindo.com/

Shultz Refinishing
Shultz Refinishing provides stripping and refinishing services to homeowners, businesses and institutions. We strip and refinish church pews, furniture, doors, shutters, windows and trim in our large shop. We also sell refinished furniture, antiques and refinishing supplies.
http://www.shultzrefinishing.com/

Irish Antique & Fine Art Auction Gallery
Loughlin Bowe auctioneers are leading fine art auctioneers. Irish Art and Antiques Auction Website, Incl. Auctions, News,Artist Search, Directory of Antiques and Art Services in Ireland, Results Gallery, People & Places Gallery.
http://www.loughlinbowe.com/

peter masters
maker and deisgner of furniture
http://burnttoastdesign.co.uk/

Peffers Plane & Anvil
Kevin Peffers, designer, blacksmith and cabinetmaker, who hand crafts custom furniture, doors, railings, gates and other articles for the home. Located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
http://www.planeandanvil.com/

Denny McNeill Sculptor & Tree House Fine Home Accessories
Fine original wood and bronze sculptures, unique in design are a perfect addition to any fine art collection. Please visit our website to view his body of works, as well as his new line of handcrafted furniture--Tree House Fine Home Accessories
http://www.dennymcneill.com/

UNSCENE NAVIGATOR
Featuring maps & guides to navigate through our urban environs, providing direct access to the best shopping, dining and entertainment in numerous cities accross the US, plus an online Calendar of events and newsletter.
http://www.unscene.com/

DIPO, Ing.Sehnal Hynek
All for school.
http://www.sehnal.info/

Wild Oaks Outdoor Furniture
Made in Vermont from northern white ceder our Vermont Classics line of outdoor furniture is of the highest quality, comfort, style and value.
http://www.wild-oaks.com/

http://www.poserworks.com
3d poser model creators - Quality 3d Poser models available at affordable prices
http://www.poserworks.com/

suchmal.de Price Comparison - Price Portal and Product Portal
Online Shopping & price comparison Europe wide. Find good value offers at suchmal.de: Digital cameras, Hotels, Flights, Notebooks, Mobile Phones, Furniture, shoes, Monitors, Camcorders, DVD-Players, Fashion, PDAs and more.
http://www.suchmal.de/

Designers Way
High quality European loom and leather chairs at prices below retail. 100% Tibetan wool and pure Chinese silk area rugs in traditional, trasitional and contemporary designs. Priced to sell. Shipping available throughout North America.
http://www.designersway.com

owner /designer
i designe and manufacture beautiful and diferent patio furniture and outdoore living. we costum made evry item and delivery between 4-5 weeks
http://www.blackmountaindesigns.com/

Penryn Workshop
Multiple woodfire kilns on 3 acre property. Several firings a year-
http://www.penrynworkshop.com/

Christy Bird Anitques
Happy hunting ground for antiques, New & Used Furniture for the Home and Office, Collectables, Garden Furniture and Architechural Salvage. Bought & Sold since 1945
http://www.christybird.com/

California Umbrella Inc.
California Umbrella, Inc. has been producing high quality patio umbrellas and frames for over 50 years. The California Umbrella trademark is immediately recognized for its standard in engineering and innovation among all the brands in the United States. As a leader in the industry we strive to provide you with products and service that will satisfy even the most demanding consumers. Our umbrellas are constructed to give the consumer many years of pleasure and our canopy designs are limited only by the imagination.
http://www.californiaumbrella.com/

The Georgian Patio Chest
Furniture quality storage chest has raised panel design, look of wood and stays outdoors all year round
http://www.patiochest.com/

Roger S Wright Furniture, Ltd
Kitchens, custom furniture, lighting, gifts and accessories for the country home.
http://www.rswfurniture.com/

Espace Bizarre
Design-quality furniture and accessories from around the world. You can easily find new ideas for furnishing your home or find a present for your loved ones. Espace Bizarre sells some of the most exciting modern furniture available today, carefully selected for the well being of our clients. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can appreciate and choose from the items on show or have something made-to-measure, always guided by a team of experienced sales staff. High-end furniture for the home including tables, chairs, sofas and household accessories by international designers. Pieces by Living Divani, Gervasoni, Casamilano, Lema, Moroso, Porro, Desalto and Mobileffe and many more can all be found here. The shop boasts a 15-year record in the production, sale and distribution of fashionable objects and will provide all the professional support you need, including getting an order delivered to you wherever you live in the world.
http://www.espacebizarre.com

Hummer Capital, Inc,
Distributor of refinishing supplies such as wax, stains, steel wool. All for great low prices.
http://www.hummercap.com/

Victoria miniLAND
The Center For Hand Crafted Miniatures. Victoria Miniland, miniature and craft retail, is a store in Market Square in the heart of old town Victoria, BC. We have an interesting array of dollhouses and miniatures. Many of them are hand made by local artisans and one of a kind. Dollhouse Miniatures for the discerning collector or as a Great Gift. Quality items at reasonable prices.
http://www.miniland.ca/

Woodking24(india) Furniture
This are AN BS EN ISO 9001:2000(UK) Company For Design,Manf.,& Export of Antique Reproduction,Traditional,Handcrafted & Modern Furniture,Handicrafts in Worldwide. Website:http://www.woodking24india.com/ Website : http://woodking24India.b2bquote.com/ Website:http://woodking24.exporterindias.com/ Website:http://www.geocities.com/woodking24in/countryside.html Website:http://www.indoorfurniture.co.in Website:http://www.outdoorfurniture.co.in Website:http://www.rusticfurniture.co.in Website:http://www.indianfurniture.co.in Website:http://www.homefurniture.co.in (M)+91-0-9824097357,(O)+91-268-2521629,2550951
http://www.woodking24india.com/

Italy furniture
the web-site of firniture from Italy...
http://www.italy-mebel.ru/

PFL WoodWorking
Hand Crafted Fine woodworking by PFL, I will endeavor to build you the exact piece of Hand Crafted Wooden heirloom quality one-of-a-kind Jewelry box, Ornamental Box or piece of Fine Furniture you've always wanted. I can work from drawings, pictures or your imagination. I will always give you the highest level quality for the type of project you and I are creating.
http://www.pflwoodworking.com/

Cesaroni Design Associates
Product development studio. Full service Industrial Design office in Chicago Illinois.
http://www.cesaroni.com/

Hand Painted Custom Furniture - Kids!
J & J gifts of Hand Painted Furniture offers themes of you choice! Products include (all hand painted and custom made) toychests, blanket chests, dressers, armoires, children's table and chair sets, night stands, beds, cupboards, children's furniture, baby furniture, and much more. Themes range from cartoon favorites, sports, animals, ballerinas, antique, Victorian, country, and whatever you would like!
http://www.toyboxdirect.com/

Gummy Lump Toys
Enormous selection of wooden toys, puzzles, soft toys, ride-ons, wagons, and children's furniture. Featuring toys by Melissa & Doug, Kidkraft, Gund, Haba and more.
http://www.gummylump.com/

Asian Dreams Home Collection Furniture
Handmade furniture in Asian Designs with a modern twist of practical Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, and Korean home furniture. Custom Orders for sizes, designs, and finalized hand crafted carvings and handpainted art.
http://www.asiandreamsfurniture.com/

design furniture
solid wood tables diadesi: oak,walnut,wenge. made of the smoothest and highest quality solid wood. glass furniture diadesi. seats: danca design. hala and bradley lightings.
http://www.jansendesign.be/

Ergonomic Back Store
About The Ergonomic Back Store Harry L. Davis, Sr., graduate of Columbia University, was the cofounder and former manager of the Kodak Human Factors Group, which authored the well-known two volume series Ergonomic Design for People at Work. Mr. Davis served as the President of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and as Secretary General and President of the International Ergonomics Association. He was a fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (USA) and Honorary Fellow of the Ergonomics Society (UK). Mr. Davis was the President of Ergonomic Solutions at Work, Inc. and My Aching Back, which catered to people with back problems. The Ergonomic Back Store was founded by Harry Davis, Jr. in 2003 and carries a large variety of back-friendly furniture and accessories.
http://www.ergonomicbackstore.com/

Friendship Upholstery Company Inc.
Manufacturer of fine quality, 8-way hand tied, Traditional and Country furniture.
http://www.friendshipupholstery.com/

vandijk furniture
Take a look at our living room Furniture in natural solid wood design and it’s fantastic eco finishes.
http://www.vandijk-meubelen.nl/

Chf - Commercial Home Furnishings
Full line furniture and appliance store in business since 1953
http://www.shopchf.com/

Jeff Trapp Windsors
Website featuring handmade windsor chairs, period style furniture and wood canoes and boats.
http://www.jefftrappwindsors.com/

Hindeloopen
Hindeloopen is a picturesque old town in the North of Holland; famous because of the Hindeloopen art and fabrics. W.H. Glashouwer - Hindeloopen Art and Exclusive Fabrics
http://www.hindelopen.com/

City Furniture Hire
Nationwide furniture hire business office furniture specialists
http://www.cityfurniturehireltd.com/

Express Garden Furniture
Express Garden Furniture is independently owned, the company places it's emphasis on buying products direct from the Far East, thus enabling us to pass on substantial savings to you. All our products are manufactured exclusively for us and come from sustainable, managed sources. Our range of polyester and cotton cushions have fully removable covers which can be cleaned if necessary. They are tailor made for every piece of furniture ensuring that the cushion on your seat is as perfect as the seat itself. All our cushions are fire retardant and comply with all current UK safety standards and have passed all the relevant tests.
http://www.expressgardenfurniture.com/

Auctions house fine art
The auction house--live or online--for paintings, sculpture, other fine art, antiques, books, jewelry, toys, dolls, collectible memorabilia, and more. Authenticity and condition guaranteed.
http://www.hellmann-fine-art.de/

Windowfilm
Building and Car
http://www.sun-foiltec.ch/

Furniture.com
Furniture for the home or office, with a variety of styles to choose from.
http://www.furniture.com/

RW Ranch Furniture
Hand carved rustic cowboy, western & ranch style Texas pine furniture.
http://www.rwcatalog.com

Natural Tree Furniture
Reclaimed, naturally felled trees handcrafted by artisan Ray Smith with free form stick and twig furnishings. Includes furniture for cats and special commission information.
http://www.smithIndustries.com/

Furniture Find
Furniture for the bedroom, dining room, living room and home office.
http://www.furniturefind.com/

The Furniture Society
Advancing the art of furniture making by inspiring creativity, promoting excellence, and fostering understanding of this art and its place in society. Offers public and members-only forum and website search feature.
http://www.furnituresociety.org/

Hooker Furniture
Manufacturer of home office, living room, bedroom, dining and home entertainment furniture.
http://www.hookerfurniture.com

Ashley Furniture
manufacturer and retailer of dining room, living room, and bedroom furniture. Featuring a searchable database and a dealer locator.
http://www.ashleyfurniture.com/