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Faux: French for "fake". A term used to describe something that seems to be
but is not. This a pretend detail or effect, such as book spines used to
create a library effect or fake animal skin.
Fiddleback: A back splat of a chair that is in the shape of a violin. Often
found in Windsor chairs.
Finial: A decorative way to finish the end of a tall upright element of a
piece of furniture. These are usually turned or carved ornaments in the
shape of urns, orbs or pineapples. Frequently used on cabinet tops, bed
posts or stair newel posts. Finials are also used in architecture to finish
off an apex.
Flat Packed: Another term for self assembly furniture, where the
furniture is put together by the purchaser.
Foil: A veneer made from paper that has a wood grain applied to it.
Four Poster: A bed which has a post at each corner, often supporting a
canopy and curtains.
French Directoire Period: 1795-1800. This period bridges the grandeur of
Louis XVI and the more dignified Empire style. The ornamentation is
simplified and there is more use of unadorned wood.
French Polish: A shellac varnish for wood that has a high lustre. Sometimes
called button polish.
Fretwork: A decorative feature created by cutting or carving an ornamental
pattern out of a piece of wood. Used to add detail to chair backs and
cabinet doors.
Fumed Oak Furniture: A method used in the 1920's and 1930's to stain oak to
a deep golden colour. The wood was exposed to the fumes of ammonia until the
desired colour was achieved.
Futon: A Japanese style bed consisting of a soft mattress and a base of
wooden slats that can fold away to create more space. Some futons fold into
a sofa.
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