The profile of the front or primary surface of an object.

The profile and arrangement of components that constitute the back of a chair or settee. Regardless of design, most seat backs have two key components: the horizontal crest rail that forms the top edge of the seat back and the vertical stiles that form the sides of the seat back and may be continuous with the legs.

Vertical supports beneath a piece of furniture that substantially raise the height of an object for access or ease of use. In seating furniture, the legs may be continuous with the outer, vertical components of the seat back; in this case, they may be called stiles. See also feet.

Supports at the base of a piece of furniture that raise the piece slightly off the ground. Feet may be continuous with the legs, distinct from the legs, or found on objects that lack legs. See also legs.

Ornament applied to or cut into the piece of furniture for decorative or aesthetic reasons. Decorative elements include wood, stone, or metal applied to surfaces as inlay, marquetry, or veneer. See surface finish for coatings applied as liquids or pastes, such as paint.

Coatings applied as liquids or paste to ornament or protect the surface of a piece of furniture. See decorative elements for solid materials applied to surfaces.

Applied, visible components, usually made of metal, that facilitate use of an object by allowing its parts to move, be secured, or attached to one another.

Pliable or padded structures that are attached or associated with a piece of seating or reclining furniture to provide support and comfort to a user.