This list includes 12 Furniture that start with K, from “Kang” to “Kotatsu”. These pieces range from seating and storage to heated tables, commonly used in living, dining, and sleeping spaces.

Furniture that start with K are named pieces or household types used for seating, storage, and surface functions. The kang is a traditional Chinese heated platform used for sleeping and seating, and the kotatsu is a Japanese low heated table central to winter family life.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Category, Origin, Materials, and Typical use.

Name: The item’s common name as used in catalogs and searches, so you can quickly identify the furniture piece.

Category: A short label like “chair” or “table” that helps you filter by function or room placement.

Origin: Geographic or cultural origin gives you context on traditional uses and design influences to inform choices.

Materials: Primary construction materials listed so you can assess durability, aesthetic, and suitability for your climate.

Typical use: Common room placement and everyday functions, helping you decide how each piece fits your home’s needs.

Furniture that start with K

NameAlternate namesCommon materialsTypical size
KlismosKlismos chairsolid wood, bentwood, upholstery80–100 cm tall
Kneeling chairergonomic kneeling stoolplywood, metal, foam, fabric60–90 cm high
Kommodecommode, chest of drawerssolid wood, veneer, metal pulls80–140 cm wide
Kistchest, cofferoak, pine, cedar80–150 cm long
Kangkang bed-stovebrick, clay, wood, textilesplatform varies room-size
Korsikorsi table, korsewood, textiles, electric or charcoal heater60–100 cm table
Knole sofaKnole seat, Knole couchwood frame, upholstery, bolsters200–250 cm long
Kneehole deskkneehole writing desksolid wood, veneer100–140 cm wide
Kneelerprie-dieu, prayer benchwood, upholstered pad40–60 cm high
Kotatsuheated tablewood, electric heater, futon, textiles70–120 cm wide
Kneeling stoolsaddle kneeler, posture stoolwood, metal, leather, foam40–60 cm high
Knock-down furnitureknockdown, flat-pack furnitureplywood, MDF, metal fittingsvaries widely

Descriptions

Klismos
Classical Greek chair with curved back and splayed legs; elegant accent or dining chair popular in neoclassical revivals.
Kneeling chair
Ergonomic forward-tilt seat distributing weight between shins and pelvis to encourage upright posture, used for office or home work.
Kommode
Continental low chest of drawers for clothing or linens; often decorative with veneers and brass hardware, common in bedrooms or hallways.
Kist
Traditional wooden trunk used for storage and as occasional seating; common in folk and vernacular furniture across Europe.
Kang
Heated earthen or brick sleeping platform from northern China, built into homes for warmth and used for sleeping and daytime seating.
Korsi
Iranian low heated table covered with a blanket; families sit around it for warmth, meals and socializing in winter.
Knole sofa
17th-century English sofa with high, adjustable arms and back and exposed frame; formal, deep-seated, and often used as a statement piece.
Kneehole desk
Desk with a central recessed space for knees flanked by drawers; traditional home office or dressing-table form from the 18th–19th centuries.
Kneeler
Small furniture piece designed for kneeling in prayer; typically features a padded rest and sometimes a low shelf or book rest.
Kotatsu
Japanese low table with a built-in heater and thick blanket; used for sitting on the floor to eat, relax, and stay warm.
Kneeling stool
Compact stool supporting a kneeling posture for tasks or therapy; simpler and more portable than full kneeling chairs.
Knock-down furniture
Furniture designed for disassembly and shipping using fittings and fasteners; popular for economical, space-saving modern furnishing solutions.
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