types:
baby bed,
baby's bed
a small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling
bookcase
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
buffet,
counter,
sideboard
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
cabinet
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
etagere
a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments
fitment
any of the items furnishing or equipping a room (especially built-in furniture)
hallstand
a piece of furniture where coats and hats and umbrellas can be hung; usually has a mirror
lamp
a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs
nest
furniture pieces made to fit close together
seat
furniture that is designed for sitting on
sectional
a piece of furniture made up of sections that can be arranged individually or together
Sheraton
a furniture style that originated in England around 1800; simple in design with straight lines and classical ornamentation
sleeper
a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed
table
a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
table
a piece of furniture with tableware for a meal laid out on it
wall unit
a piece of furniture having several units that stands against one wall of a room
closet,
press,
wardrobe
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
wash-hand stand,
washstand
furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term
armoire
a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons
bassinet
a basket (usually hooded) used as a baby's bed
bed
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
bench
a long seat for more than one person
bench
(law) the seat for judges in a courtroom
booth
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
box seat
a special seat in a theater or grandstand box
card table
a small light table with folding legs; can be folded for storage
card table
a table for playing cards (as in a casino)
carrycot
box-shaped baby bed with handles (for a baby to sleep in while being carried)
chair
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
counter
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
cradle
a baby bed with sides and rockers
cot,
crib
baby bed with high sides made of slats
desk
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
dining-room table
dining-room furniture consisting of a table on which meals can be served
gaming table
a table used for gambling; may be equipped with a gameboard and slots for chips
highboy,
tallboy
a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
lowboy
a low chest or table with drawers and supported on four legs
operating table
table on which the patient lies during a surgical operation
Parsons table
a sturdy rectangular table with block legs at the four corners; the top and the legs are the same width
platen
work table of a machine tool
stand
a small table for holding articles of various kinds
stool
a simple seat without a back or arms
tea table
a small table for serving afternoon tea