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Davenport

A kind of small writing table, generally somewhat ornamental, and forming a piece of furniture for the parlor or boudoir.

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Convertible 76% connected

Capable of being converted; susceptible of change; transmutable; transformable.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Desk 76% connected

A table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with flat top, for the use writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository unde…

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Apparel noun · 78% connection

A small ornamental piece of embroidery worn on albs and some other ecclesiastical vestments.

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Base noun · 78% connection

The lower part of a complete architectural design, as of a monument; also, the lower part of any elaborate piece of furniture or decor…

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Bearer noun · 78% connection

A strip of reglet or other furniture to bear off the impression from a blank page; also, a type or type-high piece of metal interspers…

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Brilliant adjective · 78% connection

A diamond or other gem of the finest cut, formed into faces and facets, so as to reflect and refract the light, by which it is rendere…

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Bureau noun · 78% connection

A chest of drawers for clothes, especially when made as an ornamental piece of furniture.

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Cabinet noun · 78% connection

A decorative piece of furniture, whether open like an etagere or closed with doors. See Etagere.

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Cabinetwork noun · 78% connection

The art or occupation of working upon wooden furniture requiring nice workmanship; also, such furniture.

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Chestnut noun · 78% connection

The tree itself, or its light, coarse-grained timber, used for ornamental work, furniture, etc.

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Commode noun · 78% connection

A piece of furniture, so named according to temporary fashion

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Cover noun · 78% connection

A tablecloth, and the other table furniture; esp., the table furniture for the use of one person at a meal; as, covers were laid for f…

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Coverlet noun · 78% connection

The uppermost cover of a bed or of any piece of furniture.

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Credence noun · 78% connection

The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated.

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Cross-banded adjective · 78% connection

A term used when a narrow ribbon of veneer is inserted into the surface of any piece of furniture, wainscoting, etc., so that the grai…

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Dumb-waiter noun · 78% connection

A framework on which dishes, food, etc., are passed from one room or story of a house to another; a lift for dishes, etc.; also, a pie…

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Epergne noun · 78% connection

A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different sizes grouped together in an orna…

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Equipage noun · 78% connection

Furniture or outfit, whether useful or ornamental; especially, the furniture and supplies of a vessel, fitting her for a voyage or for…

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Escritoire noun · 78% connection

A piece of furniture used as a writing table, commonly with drawers, pigeonholes, and the like; a secretary or writing desk.

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Fiddle noun · 78% connection

A rack or frame of bars connected by strings, to keep table furniture in place on the cabin table in bad weather.

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