ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FURNITURE
From French fourniture, from fournir to equip, furnish.
Definition of furniture in the English dictionary
The first definition of furniture in the dictionary is the movable, generally functional, articles that equip a room, house, etc. Other definition of furniture is the equipment necessary for a ship, factory, etc. Furniture is also lengths of wood, plastic, or metal, used in assembling formes to create the blank areas and to surround the type.
10 QUOTES WITH «FURNITURE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
furniture.
It is sometimes easier to have furniture made than to find things.
All the choir of heaven and furniture of earth - in a word, all those bodies which compose the frame of the world - have not any subsistence without a mind.
I was barely in grade school when I helped my mother rearrange the living room furniture for the first time.
I am a proud participant of the Spencer Tracy School of Acting: Know your lines, don't bump into the furniture.
As it has been told to me, my Dad had some kind of deal with Dick Clark. But when we got here, that fell through. So we were out here with no job, no furniture, no food.
Living in New York after 14 years, I'm such an outdoors kind of person. I love gardening and building things. I like restoring old furniture.
Every time I score the passion comes out and I try to relay that back to the fans and to the players and the staff how grateful I am to be playing for such a good football club. The fans have taken well to me. I am part of the furniture at Everton, but I don't take it for granted.
Not addicted to gluttony or drunkenness, this people who incur no expense in food or dress, and whose minds are always bent upon the defence of their country, and on the means of plunder, are wholly employed in the care of their horses and furniture.
My dad was an interior design and furniture person. I started working with him for four years before my first TV writing break.
My wife even thinks our next album should be recorded in our house, and we should move all the furniture out to the garage. I'm not sure how many spouses would be supportive of that, much less come up with the idea.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FURNITURE»
Discover the use of
furniture in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
furniture and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Furniture Makeovers: Simple Techniques for Transforming ...
The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more.
This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the long history, production techniques and cultural significance of Chinese furniture.
3
The Book of Shaker
Furniture
A comprehensive, amply illustrated guide illustrates the simple, functional furniture style developed during the Shaker movement--a successful experiment in communitarian living--and traces its evolution from the Colonial styles of New York ...
4
Conservation of
Furniture
This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture, and other decorative art objects made wholly or partly of wood.
Shayne Rivers, Nick Umney, 2007
"Designing Furniture covers every step in the design process from inspiration to construction strategy, including learning from established styles, creating plans for unique furniture, and choosing among construction options. the practical, ...
6
Beds and Bedroom
Furniture
An inspiring collection of informative articles on making bedroom furniture.
Fine Woodworking, Taunton Press, 1997
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Encyclopedia of
Furniture Making
An illustrated reference guide to furniture making, including material characteristics and properties, necessary equipment, techniques, and tips on component construction, veneering, marquetry and inlaying.
8
Traditional Japanese
Furniture
Focusing on the furniture of the Edo and early Meiji periods, this text lookst the history, aesthetics and techniques of hand-worked traditional Japaneseurniture.
9
Making Rustic
Furniture
Discusses the tradition of country-style wooden furniture, and describes the materials and techniques used in nailed stick, split wood mosaic, and mortise and tenon projects
10
Making Authentic Shaker
Furniture: With Measured Drawings of ...
Over 250 photographs and measured drawings for over 80 classic Shaker designs: cradle, dry sink, trestle table, lap desk, rocking chair, many more. 262 halftones. 140 black-and-white line illustrations.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FURNITURE»
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furniture is used in the context of the following news items.
Hospice furniture showroom wins award for creativity and innovation
Returned to Glory, the Hospice of St Francis's furniture and upcycling showroom has scooped the prestigious Specialist Shop of the Year award ... «Hemel Gazette, Jul 15»
Art Van Furniture says $1 billion in sales within reach
Art Van Furniture Inc. is bullish on the market for millennials and their penchant for minimalist bedroom sets; new product lines and geographic ... «Crain's Detroit Business, Jul 15»
Versatile furniture key for frequent, easy moves
Call them the "turtle" generation — those who carry their belongings with them. They're also known as Millennials, people roughly between the ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
Walker Furniture's Help for Heroes program helps 10 Las Vegas …
Aubree Ann Carnate, left, talks with her grandfather Johnny Johnson, an Army veteran who was one of the recipients of the Walker Furniture ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
Froberg Elementary School in Rockford gets new floors, paint and …
It's also getting new paint in 18 classrooms and new furniture in 18 classrooms and four resource rooms. The installation of carpeting will help ... «Rockford Register Star, Jul 15»
Stanley Furniture (STLY) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on …
Stanley Furniture logo Stanley Furniture (NASDAQ:STLY) is scheduled to be issuing its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 13th. Analysts ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
Shimock's Furniture 'selling happiness' for 100 years Store giving …
MIKE STAUGAITIS/Staff Photo Shimock's Furniture in Kulpmont is celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. Pictured from left are John ... «News Item, Jul 15»
Man arrested after destroying furniture in argument over …
An Alcoa man was arrested Thursday after reportedly destroying furniture in his residence following an argument about professional wrestling. «The Daily Times, Jul 15»
When it comes to Victorian furniture, its value has dropped …
When most people reference a piece of furniture with the word “davenport,” they are referring to a sofa, which was originally the name of a ... «New Jersey Herald, Jul 15»
Mystery vegetation on Newcastle couple's furniture leads to refund
Nick and Li Rutter bought the dressing table from Oak Furniture Land and positioned it in a bedroom near their new-born daughter Lucy. «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
