table
[noun]
furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on
Ex:
Basic Nouns - Furniture
Here you will learn some English nouns related to furniture such as "table", "sofa", and "chair".
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desk
[noun]
furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers
Ex:
The
receptionist
sat
behind
the
desk
,
welcoming
visitors
.
chair
[noun]
furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting
Ex:
I
sat on
the
comfortable
chair
while
reading
a
book
.
stool
[noun]
a seat, often with four legs, that does not include a any support for one's back or arms
Ex:
The
stool
was
simple
,
with
no
backrest
or
armrests
.
bench
[noun]
a long and hard seat that is normally made of metal or wood and two or multiple people can sit on
Ex:
She
tied
her
shoelaces
on
the
bench
before
going for
a
run
.
bookshelf
[noun]
a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept
Ex:
The
bookshelf
in
the
study
was
filled
with
textbooks
and
academic
journals
.
dresser
[noun]
a piece of furniture containing several drawers, usually for keeping clothes
Ex:
The
dresser
came with
a
matching
mirror
for
the
bedroom set
.
sofa
[noun]
a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on
Ex:
The
sofa
in
the
living room
is
big
enough
to
seat
three
people
.
canape
[noun]
a small, decorative piece of furniture that has a back and arms, and is designed to seat two or three people
couch
[noun]
a piece of furniture that has a soft and comfortable area for two or more people to sit or rest on
Ex:
The
living room
was
adorned
with
a
plush
couch
for
guests
to
enjoy
.
sofa bed
[noun]
a sofa that is designed in a way that when unfolded forms a bed
Ex:
The
sofa bed
was
easy
to
convert
,
making it
a
convenient
choice
for
unexpected
guests
.
bed
[noun]
furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress
Ex:
I
make
my
bed
every
morning
to
keep
it
tidy
.
carpet
[noun]
a thick piece of woven cloth, used as a floor covering
Ex:
My
grandmother
got
angry
when
I
accidentally
spilled
juice
on
the
carpet
.
rug
[noun]
something we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin
Ex:
The
rug
in front of
the
fireplace
provides
a
comfortable
spot
to
sit
.
doormat
[noun]
an object put on the ground in front of a door, used for cleaning the shoes on
Ex:
They
bought
a
new
doormat
with
a
funny
welcome
message
.
mirror
[noun]
a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in
Ex:
The
bathroom
mirror
was
foggy
from
the
steam
of
the
hot
shower
.
rack
[noun]
a structure or frame designed to hold or store objects
Ex:
Tools
were
organized
neatly
on
the
workshop
rack
.
banquette
[noun]
an upholstered bench often built into a wall or used as built-in seating in a dining or kitchen area
Ex:
The
banquette
along
the
wall
was
upholstered
in
soft
leather
,
making it
both
stylish
and
practical
.
bar stool
[noun]
a tall, narrow stool with a footrest, designed for seating at a bar or high counter
Ex:
She
loves
to
have
her
morning
coffee
while
sitting on
the
bar stool
at
the
kitchen island
.
deck chair
[noun]
a type of folding chair designed for outdoor use, typically with a frame of wood or metal and a fabric or canvas seat and back that can be adjusted to recline
Ex:
After
a
long
hike
,
they
sat down
on
the
deck chairs
to
rest
and
enjoy
the
view
.
fauteuil
[noun]
a French armchair with open sides, upholstered seat, back, and arms, and exposed wood frames
Ex:
She
sat
comfortably
in
the
fauteuil
,
enjoying
her
afternoon tea
by
the
window
.
recliner
[noun]
a soft and comfortable chair with a footrest and a back that can be adjusted to be set in a position one prefers
chesterfield
[noun]
a type of sofa or armchair with deep button tufting, rolled arms, and often made of leather
day bed
[noun]
a bed that is designed to function as a seating area during the day and as a bed for sleeping at night, typically featuring a twin-sized mattress and a frame with a backrest and armrests
Ex:
After
a
long
day
,
he
curled up
on
the
day bed
with
a
blanket
to
watch
his
favorite
movie
.
end table
[noun]
a small table that is often situated next to a sofa or other furniture
Ex:
I
need
to
buy
a
new
end table
for
the
space
next to
my
armchair
.
china cabinet
[noun]
a type of cabinet used to store and display china dishes and other collectibles
Ex:
For
the
holiday
dinner
,
they
took out
the
dishes
from
the
china cabinet
.
medicine cabinet
[noun]
a small cabinet with shelves behind a mirrored door, used for storing medicines and first aid supplies
Ex:
He
kept
his
vitamins
and
cough syrup
in
the
medicine cabinet
for
easy
access
.
sideboard
[noun]
a piece of furniture used for storing dishes, table linens, and other dining or serving items
Ex:
We
used
the
top
of
the
sideboard
to
display
family
photos
during
the
party
.
blind
[noun]
a type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down
Ex:
The
blinds
in
the
living room
were
adjusted
to
let in
just
a little
light
.
davenport
[noun]
a type of small writing desk with a slanted top that opens to reveal a flat writing surface and drawers or compartments for storage
changing table
[noun]
a table designed for changing babies' diapers, often with storage for supplies
Ex:
He
kept
baby wipes
and
diapers
in
the
drawers
of
the
changing table
.
teapoy
[noun]
a small, decorative table with a hinged or removable top, often used for storing tea or other small items, and commonly found in Indian and Southeast Asian homes
Ex:
The
antique
teapoy
,
passed down
through
generations
,
was
a
beautiful
addition
to
the
dining room
.
chaise longue
[noun]
a long, upholstered seat for reclining, with a backrest at one end and a raised section for supporting the legs and feet
Ex:
He
reclined
on
the
chaise longue
,
enjoying
the
warmth
of
the
sun
streaming
through
the
glass
doors
.
coffee table
[noun]
a low table, often placed in a living room, on which magazines, cups, etc. can be placed
Ex:
He
found
a
beautiful
vintage
coffee table
at
the
flea market
.
dining table
[noun]
a table on which people have meals
Ex:
After
dinner
,
they
cleared
the
dishes
from
the
dining table
and
relaxed
.
nightstand
[noun]
a small table or cabinet next to a bed for storing personal items, often with drawers or shelves
Ex:
He
reached
over
to
the
nightstand
to
turn off
the
alarm clock
.
dressing table
[noun]
a low, mirrored table, often with drawers, that is used to see oneself when grooming or dressing oneself
Ex:
He
bought
a
new
dressing table
with
plenty
of
drawers
for
all
her
grooming
essentials
.
armchair
[noun]
a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading
Ex:
He
sat in
the
armchair
by
the
fire
,
reading
a
book
.
buffet
[noun]
a sideboard or piece of furniture in a dining room, typically with shelves or drawers for storing dishes
Ex:
The
buffet
had
drawers
for
silverware
and
cabinets
for
linens
.
counter
[noun]
a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served
Ex:
She
cleaned
the
counter
after
the
customers
left
.
entertainment center
[noun]
a furniture unit designed for organizing and storing electronic entertainment devices
Ex:
She
placed
her
favorite
decorations
on top of
the
entertainment center
,
adding
a
personal
touch
to
the
space
.
drawer
[noun]
a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items
Ex:
He
rummaged
through
the
desk
drawer
to
find
a
pen
and
paper
to
jot down
a
quick
note
.
cupboard
[noun]
a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.
Ex:
He
opened
the
cupboard
to
grab
some
snacks
for
the
movie
night
.
