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Settees

A long seat with a back, made to accommodate several persons at once; a sofa.

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noun
  1. 1

    A long seat with a back, made to accommodate several persons at once; a sofa.

noun
  1. 1

    A vessel with a very long, sharp prow, carrying two or three masts with lateen sails, used in the Mediterranean.

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settlenoun(archaic) A seat of any kind.
sofasnoun(furniture) An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.
divansnoun(furniture) A couch or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and on either the floor or an elevated structure.
chaisesnounA chaise longue.
armchairsnounA chair with supports for the arms or elbows.
banquettesnounAn upholstered bench, e.g., along a wall of a restaurant or lounge area.
chaises longuesnoun(chiefly UK) A reclining chair with a long seat, which can support the outstretched legs of a sitter normally with one armrest.
ottomansnoun(furniture) A low stool or thick cushion used to rest the feet or as a seat.
bedsteadsnounThe framework that supports a bed; the rigid structural components of a bed, excluding the mattress, box spring, etc; bedframe.
wickernounA flexible branch or twig of a plant such as willow, used in weaving baskets and furniture.
satinwoodnounWood used for crafting fine furniture, particularly for inlay and marquetry, from either Chloroxylon swietenia or Zanthoxylum flavum.
pouffenounAlternative form of pouf. [(historical) A headdress for women popular in 18th century France.]
damasknounAn ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.
shag rugnouna rug with long pile
armoiresnounA type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe, originally used for storing weapons.
sideboardnoun(furniture) A piece of dining room furniture having drawers and shelves for linen and tableware; originally for serving food.
loveseatnounAlternative spelling of love seat. [A small sofa for two people.]
inglenooknoun(originally Scotland, architecture, chiefly historical) A nook or corner beside an open fireplace; a chimney corner.
breakfrontnoun(chiefly attributive) Any piece of furniture (especially a bookcase or cabinet) that has a central section that projects farther forward than the other sections.
chinoiserienoun(art) A style in art, or an artistic object, that reflects the influence of Chinese art.

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