📖 Furniture Glossary A-Z

Medium-density fiberboard made from wood fibers. Smooth surface ideal for painting and laminating.

Board made from wood chips bonded with resin. Affordable but less moisture resistant.

Premium foam used in sofas and mattresses. Springs back quickly, doesn't sag easily.

Thin sheet material for furniture surfaces. Multi-layered paper pressed with resin. Scratch and heat resistant.

Durable surface coating for furniture. Water-resistant, scratch-resistant, easy to clean.

Thin real wood sheet applied over MDF or particle board. Looks like solid wood at lower cost.

100% real wood furniture — oak, walnut, teak. Durable with natural grain patterns.

Individual springs in fabric pockets. Supports weight independently — great for couples.

Foam that molds to your body shape. Distributes weight evenly, reduces pressure points.

Traditional woodworking joint. Interlocking fan-shaped cuts — strong without nails.

Design approach integrating nature into living spaces — plants, natural light, wood, water.

Luxury without showing off — high-quality materials, muted colors, understated elegance.

Colors inspired by nature — brown, beige, cream, olive green, light grey.

Mechanism that slows down door/drawer closing. Quiet, prevents slamming and finger injuries.

Furniture designed in separate pieces — can be rearranged, added, or separated as needed.