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Lacquer: A clear cellulose varnish that is applied in layers to protect the
surface of furniture.
Ladder Back: A style of rustic or country chair that has horizontal slats,
that look like the rungs of a ladder, that forms the back support of the
chair.
Late Victorian Period: 1860-1900. Furniture in this period became extremely
elaborate and the use of inlay and gilding was popular. The making of
furniture was no longer a craft but an industry. The extensive use of
cabinet woods like mahogany, rosewood and walnut was discontinued and oak
came back into fashion. Papier-mache became common and cheap woods were
stained to resemble more expensive ones. There were some exceptions like
the Arts and Crafts movement (1870-1914).
Linen Press: A cabinet traditionally used for storing household linen or
clothes. This is usually found in the form of a cupboard containing shelves
that sits on a chest of drawers.
Long Case Clock: A clock built into the top of a tall wooden case, housing
the pendulum and weight mechanism. Sometimes called a Grandfather clock.
Louis XV Style: 1723-1774. Louis XV style is a generic term for furniture
design which is synonymous with rococo, sweeping elegant curves, fancy
decoration and asymmetric pattern. One of the most characteristic pieces of
Louis XV is the upholstered chair with ornately gilded decoration on the
frame and legs.
Louis XVI: 1774-1793. This period was the first phase of neoclassicism. The
rococo style was considered frivolous and this new style of furniture was
modelled on an idealistic view of ancient Rome and classical forms. Curves
were replaced by square shapes and the cabriole leg was replaced by the
straight, tapered leg, usually in the manner of a column. Apart from brass
mounts and carvings the surface was flat and any marquetry was geometrical.
Love Seat: A two seat sofa that is in the shape of an "S". The sitters sit
side-by-side but face the opposite direction so they can look at each other. Also
used to refer to any small two seat sofa.
Lowboy: A small table with drawers, often with cabriole legs.
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