This list includes 51 Furniture that start with P, from “Panel bed” to “Pull-out sofa”. They cover common and specialized pieces used in homes, offices, and hospitality, focusing on practical forms and finishes.
Furniture that start with P are a diverse set of pieces used for seating, sleeping, storage, and display. Many reflect cultural tastes or industrial advances. A notable example is the panel bed, popular since the 1800s for its framed headboard.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Category, Materials, Typical use, and Style/Period.
Name: The furniture name as listed; you use it to identify the piece and search for images or products.
Category: Grouping such as seating, storage, or sleep furniture, helping you narrow choices by function.
Materials: Common materials listed so you quickly assess durability, care needs, and visual style of each item.
Typical use: Notes on where the piece is most often used, helping you decide fit for room or purpose.
Style/Period: Indicates design era or stylistic cues so you match items to existing décor or historical references.
Furniture that start with P
| Name | Type | Typical Materials | Typical Dimensions (cm/in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons chair | chair | upholstery, solid wood, plywood, metal | 50 × 55 × 85 cm (20 × 22 × 33 in) |
| Parsons table | table | solid wood, veneer, laminate, metal legs | 120 × 80 × 74 cm (47 × 31 × 29 in) |
| Pedestal table | table | solid wood, marble, metal pedestal | 90 × 90 × 75 cm (35 × 35 × 30 in) |
| Pedestal desk | desk | wood, veneer, metal hardware | 120 × 60 × 75 cm (47 × 24 × 30 in) |
| Pedestal cabinet | storage | wood, veneer, MDF, metal fittings | 60 × 45 × 90 cm (24 × 18 × 35 in) |
| Piano bench | seating | wood, leather, fabric, adjustable mechanisms | 100 × 35 × 50 cm (39 × 14 × 20 in) |
| Piano stool | seating | wood, metal, upholstered seat | 40 × 40 × 50 cm (16 × 16 × 20 in) |
| Pew | seating | solid wood, varnished, upholstered pads | 180 × 40 × 90 cm (71 × 16 × 35 in) |
| Pouf | seating | upholstery, leather, fabric, stuffed filling | 50 × 50 × 40 cm (20 × 20 × 16 in) |
| Pull-out sofa | bed | wood frame, metal mechanism, upholstery | 200 × 100 × 90 cm (79 × 39 × 35 in) |
| Pull-down bed | bed | wood, metal hardware, plywood | 200 × 120 × 30 cm folded (79 × 47 × 12 in folded) |
| Platform bed | bed | wood, metal, upholstery, slats | 160 × 200 × 30 cm (63 × 79 × 12 in) |
| Panel bed | bed | solid wood, veneers, carved panels | 160 × 210 × 140 cm (63 × 83 × 55 in) |
| Pencil-post bed | bed | turned wood posts, solid wood, canopy | 160 × 210 × 180 cm (63 × 83 × 71 in) |
| Peacock chair | seating | rattan, wicker, cane | 90 × 60 × 150 cm (35 × 24 × 59 in) |
| Papasan chair | seating | rattan frame, cushioned bowl seat | 120 × 120 × 90 cm (47 × 47 × 35 in) |
| Prie-dieu | seating | wood, upholstery, kneeling pad | 45 × 60 × 100 cm (18 × 24 × 39 in) |
| Pembroke table | table | wood, veneer, drop leaves, turned legs | 90 × 45 × 73 cm (35 × 18 × 29 in) |
| Pembroke desk | desk | wood, veneer, drawers, pull-out leaves | 110 × 60 × 75 cm (43 × 24 × 30 in) |
| Pub table | table | solid wood, metal base | 80 × 80 × 102 cm (31 × 31 × 40 in) |
| Pub bench | seating | solid wood, bench construction | 150 × 40 × 45 cm (59 × 16 × 18 in) |
| Porch swing | seating | wood, metal chains, outdoor fabrics | 150 × 70 × 90 cm (59 × 28 × 35 in) |
| Porter’s chair | seating | wood, upholstered shell, high back | 70 × 60 × 140 cm (28 × 24 × 55 in) |
| Pantry cabinet | storage | solid wood, MDF, shelving, glass doors | 90 × 50 × 200 cm (35 × 20 × 79 in) |
| Press | storage | solid wood, panel doors, internal shelving | 100 × 50 × 180 cm (39 × 20 × 71 in) |
| Partners desk | desk | wood, leather inlay, drawers both sides | 180 × 90 × 76 cm (71 × 35 × 30 in) |
| Plan chest | storage | wood, metal, lacquered drawers | 120 × 80 × 80 cm (47 × 31 × 31 in) |
| Podium | surface | wood, veneer, metal hardware | 60 × 40 × 110 cm (24 × 16 × 43 in) |
| Play table | table | laminate, wood, plastic, kid-safe finishes | 90 × 60 × 50 cm (35 × 24 × 20 in) |
| Playpen | enclosure | wood, metal, mesh, padded flooring | 120 × 120 × 70 cm (47 × 47 × 28 in) |
| Powder table | table | wood, mirror, drawers, marble top | 100 × 50 × 75 cm (39 × 20 × 30 in) |
| Prayer stool | seating | wood, kneeler pad, small cushion | 40 × 30 × 35 cm (16 × 12 × 14 in) |
| Pie safe | storage | solid wood, tin-laced doors, shelving | 90 × 45 × 100 cm (35 × 18 × 39 in) |
| Pie-crust table | table | wood, carved edge, turned legs | 90 × 90 × 74 cm (35 × 35 × 29 in) |
| Phonograph cabinet | storage | wood, veneered, speaker grille | 100 × 50 × 110 cm (39 × 20 × 43 in) |
| Picnic table | table | treated wood, metal fastenings | 180 × 150 × 75 cm (71 × 59 × 29 in) |
| Picnic bench | seating | treated wood, fixed bench construction | 180 × 30 × 46 cm (71 × 12 × 18 in) |
| Plant stand | surface | wood, metal, stone, terracotta holders | 40 × 40 × 70 cm (16 × 16 × 28 in) |
| Patio chair | seating | metal, plastic, wicker, outdoor fabrics | 60 × 60 × 90 cm (24 × 24 × 35 in) |
| Patio table | table | metal, glass, wood composite | 120 × 70 × 75 cm (47 × 28 × 29 in) |
| Partners’ bookcase (“partners’ bookcase”) | storage | wood, glass doors, adjustable shelves | 120 × 30 × 200 cm (47 × 12 × 79 in) |
| Pine chest (traditional term) | storage | solid pine, dovetail construction | 100 × 50 × 50 cm (39 × 20 × 20 in) |
| Pillar console | table | solid wood, marble top, carved legs | 120 × 35 × 80 cm (47 × 14 × 31 in) |
| Piecrust dresser (variant name) | storage | wood, carved details, drawers | 120 × 50 × 90 cm (47 × 20 × 35 in) |
| Pewter-top table | table | wood base, pewter or metal top | 120 × 80 × 75 cm (47 × 31 × 30 in) |
| Piece of furniture called “piano desk” (writing desk integrated with piano) | desk | wood, hinges, fold-down desk surface | 120 × 60 × 90 cm (47 × 24 × 35 in) |
| Pet bed | bed | fabric, foam, removable covers | 80 × 60 × 20 cm (31 × 24 × 8 in) |
| Planter bench | seating | wood, metal planters integrated | 150 × 40 × 90 cm (59 × 16 × 35 in) |
| Pew bench (variant) | seating | solid wood, varnished | 200 × 40 × 45 cm (79 × 16 × 18 in) |
| Pigeonhole desk (desk with pigeonholes) | desk | wood, small cubby compartments | 140 × 70 × 75 cm (55 × 28 × 30 in) |
| Potter’s table (studio table) | table | solid wood, thick top, storage shelves | 120 × 80 × 75 cm (47 × 31 × 30 in) |
Descriptions
Parsons chair
Square, upholstered dining chair from the Parsons School design; minimalist, versatile for dining or desk use.
Parsons table
Simple, rectilinear table with flush apron and straight legs; popular in modern and mid-century interiors for dining or work.
Pedestal table
Table mounted on a single central column; common as café or dining table, seen in classical and Georgian styles.
Pedestal desk
Desk supported by one or two pedestal cabinets with drawers; traditional office piece offering ample storage surface.
Pedestal cabinet
Tall decorative cabinet on a raised base column; used for display or storage in entryways and living rooms.
Piano bench
Low bench or adjustable seat used with pianos; often upholstered and sometimes with storage for sheet music.
Piano stool
Single-seat stool used at pianos; typically round or square, adjustable types common in practice spaces.
Pew
Long bench seating originally in churches; also used in entry halls or rustic interiors for communal seating.
Pouf
Low, soft seat or footstool; boho and modern interiors use poufs as casual seating or ottomans.
Pull-out sofa
Sofa with a hidden bed that pulls out; common in living rooms or guest rooms for flexible sleeping solutions.
Pull-down bed
Also called a Murphy bed; folds vertically into a cabinet to save space in small apartments and multipurpose rooms.
Platform bed
Low-profile bed with solid or slatted platform supporting a mattress without a box spring; modern and minimalist staple.
Panel bed
Bed with raised headboard and footboard panels; traditional styles often feature decorative moldings and paneling.
Pencil-post bed
Victorian-era bed with slender, turned corner posts often linked by rails or a canopy frame.
Peacock chair
Ornate, high-backed wicker chair with fanned crest; iconic bohemian and tropical statement piece from the 20th century.
Papasan chair
Round, bowl-shaped cushioned chair set on a low base; casual, cozy seating of Southeast Asian origin popular in boho decor.
Prie-dieu
A small prayer desk with kneeler and backrest; historical devotional furniture sometimes used as a tiny console or chair.
Pembroke table
Small card or breakfast table with hinged leaves and slender legs; 18th-century English design, versatile for dining or writing.
Pembroke desk
Compact writing desk related to the Pembroke table; includes drawers and sometimes hinged leaves for extra workspace.
Pub table
Tall table typically used in bars and casual dining; called bistro or high-top tables for standing or barstool seating.
Pub bench
Long communal bench used with pub or picnic tables; durable, rustic seating for dining halls and beer gardens.
Porch swing
Hanging bench for porches or verandas; outdoor leisure seating for relaxing or socializing.
Porter’s chair
Tall, hooded armchair historically used in entryways by servants; provides a sense of privacy and shelter in foyers.
Pantry cabinet
Tall kitchen storage for food and dishes; fitted or freestanding with shelves, drawers, and sometimes pull-out pantry features.
Press
Historic term for a large cupboard or wardrobe (linen press); used for hanging and folded clothing or linens.
Partners desk
Large double-sided desk designed for two people to work face-to-face; traditional in law offices and libraries.
Plan chest
Wide shallow-drawer cabinet used for storing architectural plans, maps or large documents; flat-file predecessor in drafting studios.
Podium
Raised stand or lectern for speeches, presentations, or display; used in classrooms, churches, and event spaces.
Play table
Low, durable table for children’s crafts and play; often paired with small chairs and storage solutions.
Playpen
Enclosed play area for infants and toddlers; home safety furniture providing contained space for supervised play.
Powder table
Small dressing table historically for applying powder and cosmetics; a variant of the dressing table common in boudoirs.
Prayer stool
Low stool or small kneeler used for devotional posture; compact and portable for private devotional spaces.
Pie safe
Early-American storage cabinet with pierced metal doors to preserve baked goods; decorative folk furniture increasingly collected.
Pie-crust table
Antique occasional table with decorative scalloped (pie-crust) edge; Georgian and Victorian parlor furniture feature this elegant detail.
Phonograph cabinet
Cabinet designed to house early record players and speakers; vintage piece combining storage and audio furniture functions.
Picnic table
Outdoor dining table with attached benches; communal, durable design for parks, gardens, and backyards.
Picnic bench
Bench paired with picnic tables or used alone for outdoor communal seating and eating.
Plant stand
Small elevated stand for displaying potted plants indoors or on patios; available in tiers, pedestals, or ladder forms.
Patio chair
Outdoor chair designed for patios, decks or gardens; weatherproof materials and stackable or folding options common.
Patio table
Outdoor table for dining or coffee use; durable finishes resist weathering and UV exposure.
Partners’ bookcase (“partners’ bookcase”)
Tall bookcase designed to be accessible from both sides in shared offices; traditional library furniture for collaborative spaces.
Pine chest (traditional term)
Simple wooden trunk or blanket chest historically made from pine; used for storage and occasionally seating in country interiors.
Pillar console
Narrow decorative console table with column-like supports; placed in hallways or behind sofas for display.
Piecrust dresser (variant name)
Dresser featuring scalloped edges similar to pie-crust tables; antique style with storage for clothing.
Pewter-top table
Table with a durable metal surface historically used for food preparation or decoration; found in taverns and period interiors.
Piece of furniture called “piano desk” (writing desk integrated with piano)
Specialized desk combining a writing surface with compartments associated with pianoforte consoles; historical music-room furniture.
Pet bed
Small sleeping surface designed for pets; various styles from plush cushions to elevated outdoor designs.
Planter bench
Combined bench and planter for patios or entryways; functional outdoor furniture merging seating and greenery.
Pew bench (variant)
Long, church-style bench adapted for home entryways or dining; solid, communal seating with traditional feel.
Pigeonhole desk (desk with pigeonholes)
Writing desk or bureau characterized by multiple small compartments (pigeonholes) above the work surface for organization.
Potter’s table (studio table)
Robust worktable used in studios and crafts; heavy top supports tools and materials, sometimes with integrated drying or storage.