Furniture

Questions About Furniture

• How do I decorate my house?

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  1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024

  To decorate your house, take a room-by-room approach. In each space, first establish a color palette that consists of two or three hues that blend well with each other. Select an architectural element or a primary piece of furniture to serve as the focal point, and then pick furnishings to complement it. Opt for flooring, wallpaper, paint, lighting and other elements to coordinate with the furnishings in the space, and then finish off the room with accents like rugs, wall art, window treatments and decorative objects. Find a large selection of furniture and decorative accents on 1stDibs.

• What is a house coat?

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  1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021

  A house coast is an informal, long, loose garment that is worn at home. Historically, a housecoat is worn over another garment.

• What is a Parlour style house?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021

  A parlour-style house is a style of home with a rectangular, two-room configuration. In the Victorian era, the parlour was the outer room for families mainly to receive or entertain guests. It comes from the French word parlëure, meaning “to speak” or “conversation.”

• What is a study room in a house?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021

  A study room — frequently just called a study — is a room in the house reserved for quiet and reflection. It is a space where you can study, work on your computer or read. A good study is spacious, quiet, neatly furnished with proper ventilation. Shop a range of antique and vintage study furnishings on 1stDibs.

• Who owns House of Hackney?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  Frieda Gormley and Javvy M Royle own House of Hackney as of January 2022. The husband and wife founded the interior design firm and furniture maker in London, UK, in 2010. Shop a collection of House of Hackney furniture on 1stDibs.

• What is a sitting room in a house?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021

  A sitting room is a living room in the house where people sit. It is alternatively called a lounge, drawing room, front room, and family room — it’s a central room that binds the house into one unit. You can find a range of furniture, rugs and carpets, seating, and decorative objects to enhance the appearance of your sitting room on 1stDibs.

• What is a dressing room in a house?

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  1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021

  This is usually a small room, attached to the bedrooms within a house that allows for storage and is used for dressing in. If you want to set up a dazzling dressing room to get primped up within your house, then look no further than our tips on 1stDibs.

• What is the history of Harmony House?

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  1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024

  The history of Harmony House begins in 1940, when Sears introduced the brand. From the start, the guiding vision of Harmony House was to create furniture and decorative objects in coordinating colors and styles in order to make it easy for everyday people to decorate their homes. A number of manufacturers produced pieces for Harmony House during the decade that followed. Among them were Magic Float, Bunting, Logan, Schott and Warmack. The Harmony House line continued until the late 1950s. Find a selection of Harmony House furniture on 1stDibs.

• Who has designed for the house of Gucci?

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  1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024

  Many people have designed for the house of Gucci since its founding in 1921. Founder Guccio Gucci served as the Italian luxury brand's chief designer in its early days; in 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. Paolo Gucci became chief designer in the late 1960s. Other designers who have guided Gucci include Tom Ford, Alessandro Michele, Sabato De Sarno, Alessandra Facchinetti and Frida Giannini. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Gucci apparel and accessories.

• What is the entryway to a house called?

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  1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

  The entryway to a house is called a foyer.

• What makes a house a Tudor?

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  1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021

  What makes a house Tudor is distinguishable features such as a steeply pitched roof, brick exterior, hand-hewn half-timbering, and front-facing gables. Tudor houses typically have ornate chimneys and tall and narrow windows representing medieval English architecture.

• What is a farm house called?

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  Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021

  Residence in a rural or agricultural setting.

• What is a Montessori House Bed?

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  1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021

  A Montessori house bed is inspired by the concept of Montessori floor beds. This type of bed is usually a mattress without restrictive railings around it and is close enough to the floor so that the child can get in and out of it by themselves. Montessori house beds enable freedom of movement, independence and mobility for the child.

• How old is Harmony House furniture?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024

  How old Harmony House furniture is varies. Sears began producing the Harmony House range in 1940 and continued to manufacture it through 1964. As a result, the brand's pieces are more than 50 to 80 years old, depending on their year of production. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Harmony House furniture.

• How does a fun house mirror work?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  Fun house mirrors work due to the shape of their glass surfaces. By introducing curves into the glass and tilting the panels, craftsmen create mirrors that distort the appearance of a person standing in front of them. You'll find a range of fun house mirrors on 1stDibs.

• What is the oldest jewelry house in Paris?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024

  Mellerio is the oldest jewelry house in Paris. Furthermore, Mellerio is one of Europe’s oldest jewelry makers and one of its oldest family-run companies. The Mellerino family established their shop in Italy in 1613 and started trading at Versailles in 1777. Francois Mellerio relocated the shop to Paris during the early 18th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Mellerio jewelry.

• What is the Hill House chair made of?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  The original Hill House chair was made of ebonised white oak hardwood. Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed the chair, easily recognizable by its tall ladder back, in 1903. You'll find a range of Hill House chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

• Who invented the fun house mirror?

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  1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022

  Charles Frances Ritchel invented the fun house mirror. Over the course of his life, the American inventor patented more than 150 inventions for a variety of items, including a dirigible and a mechanical toy bank. Find a large selection of antique and vintage mirrors on 1stDibs.

• What makes a house a Craftsman style?

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  1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021

  A craftsman style house has many common characteristics including a covered front porch, exposed rafter tails, and tapered columns (so that they are thinner towards the top).

• Where should a wine rack be placed in a house?

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  1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023

  Generally, a wine rack should be placed in a cool space away from areas that receive direct sunlight. Some good locations may include a cellar or basement or a large closet. You could also place one in a pantry, provided the storage area is not close to any kitchen appliances. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wine racks.