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2. Antimacassar - Wikipedia

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   Antimacassar. An antimacassar / ˌæntɪməˈkæsər / is a small cloth placed over the backs or arms of chairs, or the head or cushions of a sofa, to prevent soiling of the permanent fabric underneath. [1] The name also refers to the cloth flap 'collar' on a sailor's shirt or top, used to keep macassar oil off the uniform.

3. Slipcover - Wikipedia

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   A slipcover (also called loose cover) is a fitted protective cover that may be slipped off and onto a piece of upholstered furniture. Slipcovers are usually made of cloth. Slipcovers slip on and off; they come fresh and may be removed for seasonal change, cleaning, moving, or storage. Slipcovers are sometimes defined as "clothing for furniture ...

4. Modern furniture - Wikipedia

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   Modern furniture. Modern furniture refers to furniture produced from the late 19th century through the present that is influenced by modernism. Post- World War II ideals of cutting excess, commodification, and practicality of materials in design heavily influenced the aesthetic of the furniture. It was a tremendous departure from all furniture ...

5. Furniture - Wikipedia

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   Furniture refers to objects intended to support various human activities such as seating (e.g., stools, chairs, and sofas), eating (tables), storing items, working, and sleeping (e.g., beds and hammocks). Furniture is also used to hold objects at a convenient height for work (as horizontal surfaces above the ground, such as tables and desks ...

6. Upholstery - Wikipedia

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   Upholstery is the work of providing furniture, especially seats, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers. The word also refers to the materials used to upholster something. Upholstery comes from the Middle English word upholder, [1] which referred to an artisan who makes fabric furnishings. [2]

7. List of furniture types - Wikipedia

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   An expandable table with chairs. This is a list of furniture types. Furniture can be free-standing or built-in to a building. [1] They typically include pieces such as chairs, tables, storage units, and desks. [1] These objects are usually kept in a house or other building to make it suitable or comfortable for living or working in.