There are a total of 650 Furniture that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes commonly used pieces, historically significant types and regional or stylistic variants, focusing on named furniture forms rather than brand names.
Furniture are movable objects designed to support human activities such as seating, eating, sleeping and storing items. They range from single-purpose pieces like stools and bedside tables to large built-ins such as bookcases and wardrobes. Materials span wood, metal, plastic, glass and upholstery, with styles from ancient vernacular to contemporary design. Well-chosen furniture shapes daily routines, affects comfort and health, and defines the visual and functional character of interiors.
Interesting and little-known facts about Furniture:
– The global furniture market is valued at over $500 billion annually, driven by housing growth, online retail and trend cycles.
– Adults sit about nine hours per day on average, so chair design has a measurable effect on posture and lower-back health.
– Wood used in furniture is hygroscopic and can absorb or release moisture seasonally, causing dimensional changes that may reach several percent across the grain.
– Memory foam, originating from aerospace research in the late 1960s, changed cushioning by combining pressure relief with long-term resilience.
– Well-documented antique furniture, especially pieces from known makers or periods, can appreciate substantially and sometimes fetch tens or hundreds of thousands at auction.
The alphabetical index links each item to a concise, illustrated entry that summarizes essential facts. Columns include Name; Category; Common materials; Style/period; Typical use or room; Origin or history; Typical dimensions; Care and maintenance; Alternate names; and a representative image.