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| antimacassar |
a covering, usu. decorative, used on the back or arms of a chair or sofa to protect the upholstery. |
| bolster |
a pillow or cushion, esp. a long, cylindrical one used on a sofa or bed. [1/4 definitions] |
| chesterfield |
an overstuffed sofa with armrests. [1/2 definitions] |
| coffee table |
a long low table, usu. placed in front of a sofa. |
| couch |
a large piece of upholstered furniture with a back and usu. with arms, on which several people can sit or one can lie; sofa. [1/4 definitions] |
| davenport |
a large upholstered sofa, often one convertible to a bed. |
| end table |
a small table, usu. rectangular, placed at either end of a sofa or beside a chair. |
| futon |
a very thick, but foldable mattress, generally stuffed with cotton batting, used for sleeping or as sofa cushioning. |
| love seat |
a small upholstered sofa or double chair that seats two people. |
| ottoman |
a cushioned or upholstered sofa without arms and sometimes without a back. [1/2 definitions] |
| sofa bed |
a sofa that can be converted into a bed. |
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