General category for design and furniture spanning from the 1900s to 1990s, covering multiple stylistic eras.

Emphasized beauty, harmony, and stylized decoration. Known for Japanese influence and high craftsmanship.

Design movement blending Japanese minimalist aesthetic with British Arts & Crafts values.

Characterized by bold geometric shapes, luxurious materials, and a modern industrial flair.

Featured organic forms, curved lines, and nature-inspired motifs, especially in glass and metalwork.

Prioritized honesty in design, craftsmanship, and natural materials. Rejected industrial mass production.

Emphasized handmade craftsmanship and simple forms rooted in medieval, romantic, or folk styles.

A modernist movement combining crafts and fine arts, emphasizing functional design and minimalism.

Design period from 1714 to 1830 featuring symmetry, classical detail, and fine craftsmanship.

Inspired by medieval architecture, it features pointed arches, finials, and ecclesiastical motifs.

Elaborate and eclectic style reflecting the end of Queen Victoria's reign, rich in ornamentation and mixed influences.

Post-WWII style known for clean lines, functional forms, and use of new materials like plywood and plastics.

Revival style favoring elegant curves, cabriole legs, and veneered walnut. Seen in early 20th century fine furniture.

A softened Gothic style emerging from ecclesiastical design, favoring moral symbolism and handmade construction.

19th-century movement reviving classical Roman and Renaissance architectural details in furniture and decoration.

Modernist style from Nordic countries featuring light woods, organic forms, and democratic design principles.

Style from the reign of Queen Victoria, marked by eclectic revivalism and ornate decoration.

Austrian avant-garde movement aligned with Art Nouveau, known for linear geometry and abstract ornamentation.

Decorative overlay technique where materials are added to a surface for embellishment.

Metal detail set into wood to create linear or pictorial designs.

Highly figured walnut veneer cut from burl growths, prized for swirling grain patterns.

Heavy, durable metal often seen in fire fenders, grates, and structural elements.

An angled cut along a corner or edge that adds detail and lightness to heavy forms.

Chisel-carved geometric or linear patterns into a surface. Common in decorative panels.

Thin copper sheet applied decoratively, often embossed or patinated.

A blackened surface treatment that mimics ebony wood.

Raised decorative patterns hammered into copper sheets, used in panels and doors.

Glass-fused color coating used in metalwork and decorative plaques.

Oak darkened using ammonia fumes to emphasize grain patterns.

Glass-fronted panel within a wooden frame, often used in cabinets and bookcases.

Textured metalwork achieved through hand-hammering. Popular in Arts & Crafts design.

Surfaces or motifs shaped by hand tools, showing maker's mark and individual character.

Material embedded into a base surface for decoration, commonly in contrasting woods or metals.

Decorative glass joined with lead cames, found in windows and cabinet doors.

Carved to mimic folded fabric. Associated with Gothic and Tudor-style furniture.

Fine hardwood used in elegant, high-quality cabinetry and veneered furniture.

Wood veneer technique forming pictorial designs using multiple wood species or materials.

Natural radial markings visible in quarter-sawn oak. Prized for its shimmering effect.

Silver-toned metal finish achieved by plating nickel onto brass or iron.

Durable hardwood found in British and European furniture. Often used quarter-sawn.

Framed wood sections arranged in series across walls or furniture.

The aged surface appearance of materials like wood and metal, often desirable in antiques.

Soft metal inlay used for linear designs and floral motifs, typical of Arts & Crafts metalwork.

Burned-wood decoration using heated tools to create images or patterns.

Oak lumber cut to reveal straight grain and medullary rays, favored for stability and appearance.

Hammered metalwork in relief, created from the reverse side. Seen in plaques and panels.

Traditional seat construction using woven rush. Found in vernacular and Arts & Crafts chairs.

Tabletop mechanism allowing for concealed leaf extensions or storage access.

Colored glass used decoratively, joined by lead and often seen in religious or Arts & Crafts pieces.

Simplified, repetitive floral forms common in Aesthetic and Art Nouveau designs.

Yellowish iridescent glass used in antique lighting, named for its appearance.

Natural or applied green-blue oxidation layer found on aged copper and brass.

Fine hardwood with rich color and swirling grain. Used in veneered and carved furniture.

Hand-forged iron used in furniture, grilles, and structural decorative elements.

Fine-grained wood with a reddish hue, historically used in chairs and cabinetry.

Framing moulding around a door, panel, or fireplace opening.

Panel featuring heraldic or coat-of-arms design, often carved.

Angled surface cut into a square edge, used on glass or wood for refinement.

Repetitive lathe-turned bulbous form resembling wooden bobbins or spools.

Supportive or decorative projection beneath shelves, overhangs, or cornices.

Wheels fitted to furniture feet for ease of movement, common in tables and chairs.

Angled edge cut away from a corner, often used decoratively in joinery.

Low upholstered seat with a metal frame that surrounds a fireplace hearth.

Strong, interlocking woodworking joint commonly found in antique drawers.

Table with hinged leaves that can be extended or folded down.

Visible wooden dowels used to secure joints, signature of Arts & Crafts authenticity.

Decorative knob or terminal found at the top of a post, lamp, or gable.

Movable panel fixed by a hinge, used in doors, cabinets, or concealed compartments.

Pivot-style wood joint used to support swing-out or drop-down components.

Component shaped by rotation on a lathe, often used in spindles and legs.

Decorative surface material laid over a structural base for contrast or embellishment.

Furniture or walls composed of multiple inset wood sections within a frame.

Leg shape formed by turning concentric rings into the wood on a lathe.

Vertical back support in a chair, often pierced or carved.

Chair with multiple thin, turned supports in the backrest.

Crosspiece between furniture legs adding strength and visual interest.

Furniture leg that narrows toward the base, common in refined, modernist styles.

Joinery system using a protruding tongue and matching groove to lock wood pieces together.

Table with a long top supported by two or more trestles, found in medieval and revivalist furniture.

Padding and fabric applied to furniture for comfort and style.

Chair featuring a top rail shaped like a yoke, usually gently curved and sculptural.