A chair with a slat of wood in the middle of the back. The splat is an important element of furniture identification since they can Splatback be so varied. A wooden dining chair with a semicircular back supported by Windsor upright rods. A chair whose back consists of two upright posts connected by Ladderback horizontal slats. Identify examples of tables (gate-leg and pedestal) A table with one or two drop leaves that are Gate-leg supported when in use by a hinged leg swung out from the frame. Pedestal A table supported by a single central column. Identify upholstered pieces (camelback, Lawson, tuxedo sofas and ottoman) A sofa with a curved back, typically seen in more Camelback traditional styles like Queen Anne, Chippendale, or Federal. A sofa with a short, squared, overstuffed back and seat Lawson cushions; and rolled or squared arms that are lower than the back. A streamlined type of couch with arms the same height Tuxedo as its back. A low upholstered seat or footstool without a back or Ottoman arms that typically serves also as a box; the seat can be hinged to form a lid. Identify case goods (buffet, high boy, secretary, wardrobe/armoire)
Splatback A chair with a slat of wood in the middle of the back. The splat is an important element of furniture identification since they can be so varied. Windsor A wooden dining chair with a semicircular back supported by upright rods. Ladderback A chair whose back consists of two upright posts connected by horizontal slats. Identify examples of tables (gate-leg and pedestal) Gate-leg A table with one or two drop leaves that are supported when in use by a hinged leg swung out from the frame. Pedestal A table supported by a single central column. Identify upholstered pieces (camelback, Lawson, tuxedo sofas and ottoman) Camelback A sofa with a curved back, typically seen in more traditional styles like Queen Anne, Chippendale, or Federal. Lawson A sofa with a short, squared, overstuffed back and seat cushions; and rolled or squared arms that are lower than the back. Tuxedo A streamlined type of couch with arms the same height as its back. Ottoman A low upholstered seat or footstool without a back or arms that typically serves also as a box; the seat can be hinged to form a lid. Identify case goods (buffet, high boy, secretary, wardrobe/armoire)
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