This list includes 8 Furniture that start with J, from “Jackknife bed” to “Juvenile bed”. The entries range from convertible beds and seating to storage and children’s pieces, useful across living rooms, bedrooms, and nurseries.

Furniture that start with J are named pieces and types whose common names begin with the letter J. For example, the “jackknife bed” became widely used in small urban apartments for its fold-away practicality.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Description, Materials, Typical use, and Style/Period.

Name: The common name of the piece, which lets you quickly find or confirm the exact furniture term you need.

Description: A concise overview of form and function, helping you understand what the piece looks like and how it works.

Materials: Typical construction materials and finishes, so you can judge durability, appearance, and suitable care at a glance.

Typical use: Common rooms and practical uses that show where and how you’d place this furniture in your home.

Style/Period: Typical design era or stylistic notes to help you match pieces to interiors and historical contexts.

Furniture that start with J

NameCategoryCommon materialsTypical dimensions (approx.)
Jackknife sofaseatingwood, metal, upholsteryHeight x Width x Depth: 75–90 x 140–200 x 70–90 cm (30–35 x 55–79 x 28–35 in)
Jackknife bedbedmetal, wood, mattress, upholsteryFolded depth: 30–60 cm (12–24 in); Bed size: 90–140 x 190–200 cm (35–55 x 75–79 in)
Jewelry armoirestoragewood, mirror, fabric, metalHeight x Width x Depth: 120–180 x 40–60 x 30–40 cm (47–71 x 16–24 x 12–16 in)
Jewelry cabinetstoragewood, fabric lining, glass, metalHeight x Width x Depth: 15–40 x 20–40 x 10–25 cm (6–16 x 8–16 x 4–10 in)
Jump seatseatingwood, metal, upholsterySeat height: 40–45 cm (16–18 in); Width: 30–50 cm (12–20 in); Folded depth: 5–20 cm (2–8 in)
Jali screendecorativewood, stone, metalHeight x Width x Depth: 150–200 x 80–180 x 2–5 cm (59–79 x 31–71 x 1–2 in)
Jardinieredecorativeceramic, metal, wood, stoneHeight x Diameter: 30–90 cm (12–35 in)
Juvenile bedbedwood, metal, upholsteryHeight x Width x Length: 60–90 x 70–90 x 140–170 cm (24–35 x 28–35 x 55–67 in)

Descriptions

Jackknife sofa
A compact convertible sofa whose back and seat fold flat into a bed; popular in small apartments and mid-century designs.
Jackknife bed
A fold-out bed with a simple hinge mechanism (often from a sofa); practical for occasional sleeping in tight spaces.
Jewelry armoire
Tall, narrow cabinet with drawers, hooks and a mirror for organizing necklaces, rings and small valuables; decorative and space-saving.
Jewelry cabinet
Small tabletop or chest-style box for storing jewelry; often lined with fabric and includes compartments and ring rolls.
Jump seat
A compact, often folding auxiliary seat used in cars, boats, or rooms for occasional seating; space-efficient and utilitarian.
Jali screen
Perforated decorative screen (jali) with geometric or floral patterns; used as room divider, window screen or architectural panel, common in South Asian craftsmanship.
Jardiniere
A decorative planter or stand for indoor/outdoor plants; often ornate and used on porches, terraces or as interior greenery display.
Juvenile bed
A smaller-sized bed designed for children or teenagers; comes in simple single sizes and in styles that reflect safety and scale for younger users.
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