Furniture (probably from the French 'fournir') is the mass noun for the movable objects ('mobile' in Latin languages) intended to support various human activities such as seating and sleeping in beds, to hold objects at a convenient height for work using horizontal surfaces above the ground, or to store things. Storage furniture often makes use of doors, drawers, shelves and locks to contain, organize or secure smaller objects such as clothes, tools, books, and household goods. (See List of furniture types.)

Furniture can be a product of design and is considered a form of decorative art. In addition to furniture's functional role, it can serve a symbolic or religious purpose. Domestic furniture works to create, in conjunction with furnishings such as clocks and lighting, comfortable and convenient interior spaces. Furniture can be made from many materials, including metal, plastic, and wood. Furniture can be made using a variety of woodworking joints which often reflect the local culture.

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If you haven't heard of Fatboy, they make hip and cool bean bag chairs for the whole family, dogs and cats included. The Fatboy Doggie Bed is simply the best.

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The furniture included a $35000 commode -- not a toilet, it's a chest of drawers, Thain told the crowd -- and a $25000 antique mahogany pedestal table. ...

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What should I use to clean furniture contaminated by mold that won't hurt particleboard and wood finishes?
Q. I recently moved all of my furniture that had been in a climate-controlled storage unit for 1 year into my new apartment. My couch grew mold in the storage unit, so I threw it out. The rest of my furniture is primarily particleboard (bookcases, dressers, etc.) and some wood. What should I use to clean this furniture to make sure that there is no mold on it and that won't destroy the furniture? Thank you!
Asked by Scott B - Mon Jun 2 15:30:16 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. bleach is about the only thing that kills mold just have to be careful using it
Answered by joe r - Wed Jun 4 00:38:17 2008

How often does furniture inventory turnover at a large retailer?
Q. We've found furniture that we like but aren't moving into our new house for about 6-8 months as it is being built. We don't have any room to put new furniture but don't want it to be gone/discontinued by the time we need to buy it.
Asked by MO - Wed Feb 6 14:19:53 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It depends. Some retailers sell "open stock" They order furniture, often by the container load, and sell it when it comes in. When it's gone, it's gone and they may or may not order more of the same or even keep the same manufacturer. Others sell a manufacturer's line and will have display models and inventory or order things just like it as sold. They will continue to sell as long as the manufacturer makes that model and/or they have some in inventory. Others are "made to order" particularly upholstered furniture. You pick out the style and the fabric (sometimes from 1000s of options). As long as the fabric is available (average lifespan 3-5 years) they will make it for you. The other thing to do is just ask the retailer. They… [cont.]
Answered by Max Schnell - Wed Feb 6 14:32:52 2008

Where are some places to get furniture for good price and good quality?
Q. I need a whole bedroom set with a full-size bed for under $1000. But I might not need all the pieces. Maybe just the bed, a beside table, and a drawer. Anyway, I would like the furniture to last a long time. I considered Ikea, but I heard their furniture doesn't last very long.
Asked by cat - Tue May 27 20:12:02 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. try local consignment or thrift shops for older used furniture, it was made better back then or go for a bed with a metal headboard and antique dressers and night stand, the pieces don't have to match and thats the in thing right now, its also cool to hunt for them,,
Answered by amy and keith - Tue May 27 20:38:10 2008

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See also:

  • National Network SystemsNational Network Systems
    nnsoffice.com
    Provides service design, sales and service furniture resource to the government and commercial agencies. USA.
  • Bulo KantoormeubelenBulo Kantoormeubelen
    bulo.be
    Belgian producer of office desks, chairs and units in assorted themes. Three showrooms worldwide.
  • KIKI
    ki.com
    Provides contract furniture, classroom furniture, and healthcare furniture.
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