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Glossary of furniture terms: knocked down, kiln-dried, lacquer, ladder back chairs, laminate, lattice, Lazy Susan, leather, lectus, lifestyle, Louis VIX and XV, loveseat, lyre back.
Glossary of common furniture terms: K & L
KD - "Knocked Down" - Term applied to furniture that must be assembled upon delivery.Kiln-Dried - Wood that has been dried a huge Kiln at tremendous temperatures to reduce the moisture found in that lumber to a certain predetermined percentage.
Lacquer - A clear, protective substance applied as a topcoat to furnishings.
Ladder Back Chairs - A dining or occasional chair with wide horizontal back slats resembling a ladder.
Laminate - The binding of a thin piece of material (wood, melamine, etc) to another material.
Lattice - Carved, crisscross cutout wood pattern found in a variety of furniture pieces.
Lazy Susan - A revolving tray or stand of wood or metal.
Leather - Hide of an animal used in home furnishings a variety of ways.
Lectus - A daybed or reclining sofa with Roman influences.
Lifestyle - A relatively new term to the industry that describes an "individual expression of life"; tends to be casual in nature and simple in design.
Louis VIX and XV - French designs of an extremely ornate character utilizing rich fabrics and an abundance of carving and gilding.
Loveseat - Small sofa designed to accommodate 2 people.
Lyre Back - Chairs whose splats resemble a harp.