This list includes 38 Furniture that start with B, from “Balloon-back chair” to “Butler’s tray”. Items range from seating and storage to small accent pieces commonly used in living, dining, and entry spaces.
Furniture that start with B are named pieces and types beginning with the letter B. Many reflect historical styles, for example the balloon-back chair became popular in late 18th-century England.
Below you’ll find the table with Item, Description, Materials, Typical Uses and Style/Period.
Item: The furniture name you can scan quickly to find a specific piece or look up images and references.
Description: A brief summary of form and key features so you understand the piece at a glance.
Materials: Typical woods, metals, upholstery or other materials used, useful when selecting or sourcing pieces.
Typical Uses: Common functions and rooms where the piece fits, helping you plan placement or purpose.
Style/Period: Historical era or design style notes that help you match aesthetics and context.
Furniture that start with B
| Name | Alternate names | Typical materials | Common uses/room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed | mattress, sleeper | wood, metal, upholstered | sleeping / bedroom |
| Bunk bed | stacked bed, loft bed (variation) | wood, metal | sleeping / bedroom, dorm |
| Bedside table | nightstand, bedside cabinet | wood, metal, mixed materials | storage / bedroom |
| Bed frame | bedstead, frame | metal, wood | support / bedroom |
| Bedstead | bed frame, headboard-footboard set | wood, metal | sleeping / bedroom |
| Bench | settee, pew (contextual) | wood, metal, upholstered | seating / entryway, dining, garden |
| Bar | home bar, drinks counter | wood, metal, glass | entertaining / dining room, basement |
| Bar stool | pub stool | wood, metal, upholstered | seating / kitchen island, bar |
| Bar cart | drink cart, serving trolley | metal, wood, glass | serving / dining room, living room |
| Bar cabinet | liquor cabinet, drinks cabinet | wood, metal, glass | storage / dining room, living room |
| Bistro table | café table | metal, wood, stone | dining surface / kitchen, patio |
| Bookcase | bookshelf, shelving unit | wood, MDF, metal | storage / living room, home office |
| Bookshelf | bookcase, shelf | wood, metal | storage / living room, office |
| Bookstand | book holder, lectern | wood, metal | display / kitchen, study |
| Bureau | dresser, chest of drawers | wood, veneer | clothing storage / bedroom |
| Buffet | sideboard, server | wood, metal | serving surface / dining room |
| Buffet hutch | hutch, china cabinet | wood, glass | display / dining room |
| Bassinet | cradle, Moses basket (variants) | wood, wicker, fabric | sleeping / nursery |
| Beanbag | bean bag chair | fabric, leather, foam beads | casual seating / living room, playroom |
| Banquette | bench seating, booth | upholstered, wood | dining seating / kitchen, restaurant |
| Blanket chest | blanket box, hope chest | wood, oak, pine | storage / bedroom, entryway |
| Breakfront | projecting sideboard, display cabinet | wood, veneer | display / dining room, living room |
| Bergère | bergere chair, French armchair | wood, upholstery | seating / living room, bedroom |
| Barber chair | salon chair | metal, leather, upholstery | seating / barbershop, salon |
| Butcher block | worktable, butcher’s table | wood, maple | prep surface / kitchen |
| Boudoir chair | lady’s chair, dressing chair | wood, upholstery | seating / bedroom, dressing room |
| Barrel chair | tub chair | wood, upholstery | seating / living room, lounge |
| Balloon-back chair | balloon-back dining chair | wood, upholstery | seating / dining room |
| Built-in bookcase | built-in shelving | wood, MDF | storage / living room, study |
| Built-in wardrobe | fitted wardrobe, fitted closet | wood, laminate | clothing storage / bedroom |
| Box bed | closed bed, alcove bed | wood | sleeping / historic bedrooms |
| Bridal chest | hope chest, dowry chest | wood | storage / bedroom |
| Bed bench | end-of-bed bench, bedroom bench | wood, upholstered | seating/storage / bedroom |
| Butler’s tray | tray table, serving tray with stand | wood, metal | serving / living room, entryway |
| Base cabinet | kitchen base, lower cabinet | wood, MDF | storage / kitchen |
| Barrel chest | barrel trunk, cask chest | wood | storage / entryway, bedroom |
| Barrel table | barrel-style table | wood | table / dining room, bar area |
| Book trolley | library cart, mobile bookcase | metal, wood | storage / library, office |
Descriptions
Bed
Primary sleep furniture with frame and mattress; comes in many sizes and styles like platform, sleigh, and canopy.
Bunk bed
Two or more beds stacked vertically to save floor space; common in children’s rooms, hostels, and dormitories.
Bedside table
Small table or cabinet placed next to a bed for a lamp, alarm clock and small storage; practical and decorative.
Bed frame
Structural frame that supports a mattress and foundation; styles range from simple metal frames to decorative wooden bedsteads.
Bedstead
Traditional term for a bed’s frame often including headboard and footboard; used for historic or antique beds.
Bench
Long seat for multiple people; used in hallways, dining tables, gardens, and public spaces in many styles.
Bar
Piece for mixing and serving drinks, can be freestanding counters, cabinets, or built-ins with storage and shelving.
Bar stool
Tall stool designed for use at a bar or high counter; commonly includes a footrest and may swivel.
Bar cart
Portable cart with shelves or trays for serving drinks and snacks; decorative and functional for entertaining.
Bar cabinet
Cabinet designed to store bottles, glassware and bar tools; may include racks, drawers and work surfaces.
Bistro table
Small round or square table for casual dining in kitchens, cafés and patios; often paired with two chairs.
Bookcase
Open-fronted shelving unit for books and display items; ranges from freestanding to built-in and varying heights.
Bookshelf
Individual shelf unit or component for storing books and small displays; modular options common.
Bookstand
Small stand to hold a book or tablet upright for reading or display; useful in kitchens, studios and libraries.
Bureau
Tall chest with drawers for clothing; in some places “bureau” also refers to a desk with a fold-down writing surface.
Buffet
Long low cabinet used to store dishes and serve food; often features drawers and cupboards for dining storage.
Buffet hutch
Upper shelving or cabinet that sits atop a buffet to display china, glassware or decorative items.
Bassinet
Small, portable sleeping bed for infants used for the first months; lightweight and often with breathable sides.
Beanbag
Soft, informal seat filled with beads or foam that conforms to the sitter; popular for casual lounges and kids’ rooms.
Banquette
Built-in or fitted upholstered bench used for dining; space-saving solution common in breakfast nooks and cafés.
Blanket chest
Large wooden chest for storing blankets, linens or keepsakes; historic and decorative, sometimes used as seating.
Breakfront
Large cabinet whose central section projects forward to create a focal point; used for display and storage.
Bergère
Classic French upholstered armchair with enclosed sides and a loose seat cushion, often with an ornate carved frame.
Barber chair
Heavy, adjustable chair designed for barbers and stylists with reclining and rotating features for grooming services.
Butcher block
Thick wooden countertop or island used for food preparation; durable end-grain versions resist knife damage and age well.
Boudoir chair
Small, elegant upholstered chair intended for use in a bedroom or dressing area; decorative and intimate in scale.
Barrel chair
Rounded-back chair resembling a barrel’s staves; cozy, often fully upholstered and used as an accent or lounge chair.
Balloon-back chair
Antique-style dining chair with an inflated, rounded back form popular in 19th-century furniture designs.
Built-in bookcase
Shelving integrated into a wall for seamless storage and display; custom-fit to space and often painted to match trim.
Built-in wardrobe
Custom cabinetry built into a recess for organized clothing storage; maximizes space with drawers and hanging sections.
Box bed
Enclosed bed with high sides or surrounding panels common historically in small homes; served as both sleeping and storage space.
Bridal chest
Decorative chest historically used by brides to store linens and clothing; similar to a blanket chest and often ornate.
Bed bench
Bench placed at foot of bed for seating or storage; styles include upholstered, open slatted or storage-lidded.
Butler’s tray
Removable tray with handles, often set on a folding stand; used for serving or as an occasional accent table.
Base cabinet
Lower kitchen cabinet units that support countertops and provide storage; standard component in kitchens and utility rooms.
Barrel chest
Chest shaped or banded like a barrel, used historically for storage and today as a decorative trunk.
Barrel table
Table made from or styled like a barrel; rustic accent used as occasional table or small dining surface.
Book trolley
Mobile shelving unit on wheels for transporting and storing books in libraries, schools or offices.