Hey there! Are you ready for a fascinating journey through the world of furniture? Today, we’re embarking on an adventure from A to Z, exploring all sorts of cool chairs, tables, beds, and more! Get comfy and join us as we discover furniture starting with every letter of the alphabet. Let’s dive in!
Furniture Beginning with A To Z
Most Common Furniture in a Home
Start with the furniture you will see in almost every home. Here is how to say each piece and where you use it, in A to Z order.
| Furniture | How to say it | What it is and where you use it |
|---|---|---|
| Armchair | ARM-chair | A soft chair with support for your arms, usually in the living room. |
| Bed | BED | The furniture you sleep on, in the bedroom. |
| Bookshelf | BOOK-shelf | A set of shelves for holding books. |
| Chair | CHAIR | A seat with a back, made for one person. |
| Coffee table | KAW-fee TAY-bul | A low table in front of a sofa. |
| Desk | DESK | A table for writing, studying, or using a computer. |
| Dining table | DY-ning TAY-bul | A table where people sit to eat meals. |
| Dresser | DRES-er | A low chest of drawers for clothes, usually in the bedroom. |
| Lamp | LAMP | A light you can move, on a table or on the floor. |
| Mirror | MEER-er | Glass that shows your reflection, often above a sink or on a wall. |
| Nightstand | NYTE-stand | A small table or cabinet next to a bed. Also called a bedside table. |
| Ottoman | OT-uh-mun | A soft, low seat or footrest, sometimes with storage inside. |
| Sofa | SOH-fuh | A long, soft seat for two or more people. Also called a couch. |
| Table | TAY-bul | A flat surface on legs, used for eating, working, or holding things. |
| Wardrobe | WOR-drohb | A tall cabinet for hanging and storing clothes. |
Same Furniture, Different Word in Britain
A few furniture words change meaning between American and British English. In the United States, a dresser is a chest of drawers for clothes, while in Britain a dresser is often a kitchen cabinet for dishes, and the word for the table with a mirror is dressing table. An American bureau can be a chest of drawers, but a British bureau is a writing desk. Americans say couch and sofa for the same piece, while settee is more British. For babies, American English uses crib where British English uses cot. This page uses American English.
A To Z Furniture Vocabulary
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with A
- Air-conditioner
- Antique
- Applique
- Armchair
- Armoire
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with B
- Baby bottle
- Back splat
- Bar stool
- Bar table
- Baroque
- Bassinet
- Beach chair
- Bean bag chair
- Bed
- Bed table
- Bench
- Bentwood
- Bentwood rocker
- Bergere
- Bookcase
- Bookshelf
- Bowfront
- Breakfront
- Buffet
- Bunk bed
- Bureau
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with C
- Cabinet
- Cabriole
- Canopy bed
- Captain’s chair
- Card table
- Carpet
- Cart
- Castor
- Chair
- Chaise lounge
- Chandelier
- Chest
- Chest of drawers
- China cabinet
- Clock
- Clothes valet
- Club chair
- Coffee table
- Console
- Cot
- Couch
- Cradle
- Credenza
- Crib
- Cubbies
- Cupboard
- Curio
- Curtains
- Cushion
- Cushions
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with D
- Daybed
- Deck chair
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dining room table
- Dining tables
- Director’s chair
- Display cabinet
- Divan
- Divan bed
- Drapery
- Drapes
- Dresser
- Easel
- Easy chair
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with E-F
- End table
- Etagère
- Fan
- Fauteuil
- File cabinet
- Fluting
- Folding chair
- Folding screen
- Footrest
- Footstool
- Four-poster bed
- Frieze
- Furnishings
- Furniture
- Futon
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with G
- Game table
- Garden bench
- Garden chair
- Gateleg table
- Georgian
- Gillows
- Glider rocker
- Grandfather clock
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with H
- Hall tree
- Hammock
- Hassock
- Hat stand
- Headboard
- Headboards
- Highchair
- Hokey
- Hope chest
- Hutch
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with I-L
- Inlay
- Island
- Jardinière
- Jewelry Armoire
- Kitchen island
- Ladderback chair
- Lamp
- Lawn chair
- Lift chair
- Light
- Lintel
- Lounge chair
- Lounger
- Love seat
- Loveseat
- Mantle
- Marquetry
- Mattress
- Mirror
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with M-N
- Murphy bed
- Nesting tables
- Nightstand
- Office chair
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with O-P
- Ottoman
- Pantry
- Park bench
- Patio chair
- Patio table
- Pew
- Piano bench
- Picnic table
- Pillow
- Pliant
- Pool table
- Porch swing
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with R
- Rack
- Rattle
- Recliner
- Regency
- Rocking chair
- Room divider
- Rug
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with S
- Sconce
- Screen
- Seat
- Secretary
- Sectional sofa
- Settee
- Shelf
- Shoji screen
- Side chair
- Sideboard
- Sleeper sofa
- Sofa
- Sofabed
- Stool
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with T, U, V
- Table
- Table lamp
- Tallboy
- Tansu
- Tea cart
- Television
- Throne
- Throw rug
- Trundle bed
- Tuffet
- TV stand
- Upholstery
- Valet
- Vanity
- Venetian blinds
- Vitrine
- Volute
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with W
- Wardrobe
- Waste basket
- Waterbed
- Wheelchair
- Wicker
- Window shades
- Windsor chair
- Wing chair
- Work table
- Writing desk
Furniture Vocabulary Beginning with Z
- Zitan
Some Common Names of Furniture
1. Names of Office Furniture
- Bookshelf/bookcase
- Coat closet/Coat rack
- Filing cabinet
- Office chair
- Sideboard
- Table lamp
- Writing Desk
2. Names of Beds Furniture
- Airbed/ air mattress
- Bunk beds
- Camp bed (cot) / sleeping bag
- Cot / crib
- Cradle
- Divan
- Four-poster bed
- Futon
- Hammock
- Single bed
- Sofa bed
- Travel cot
Related:
Vegetables Starting With A to Z
Example Sentences With Furniture Words
Here are the furniture words in real sentences, the way people talk about their homes.
- “We bought a new sofa and a small coffee table for the living room.”
- “She keeps her books on the bookshelf next to her desk.”
- “Please put the lamp on the nightstand by the bed.”
- “Six people can sit around our dining table.”
- “He hung his shirts in the wardrobe and folded his sweaters in the dresser.”
Furniture FAQs
What is the difference between a couch and a sofa?
In modern American English, couch and sofa mean the same piece of furniture: a long, soft seat for two or more people. Sofa sounds a little more formal, and couch is more casual, but people use both every day.
What is the difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers?
A chest of drawers is usually tall. A dresser is usually lower and wider, and it often has a mirror on top. Both store clothes, and many people use the two names for the same piece.
What furniture do you need in a bedroom?
The basics are a bed, a nightstand, a dresser or wardrobe for clothes, and a lamp. Many bedrooms also have a desk and a chair.
What is a nightstand?
A nightstand is a small table or cabinet that stands next to a bed. People keep a lamp, a book, a phone, or a glass of water on it. British English usually calls it a bedside table.
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