Furniture intended to hold or store objects within an enclosed space. Case furniture is usually boxlike. See also support furniture.

Furniture intended to supplement, decorate, or otherwise enhance an interior by serving a highly specific, frequently non-essential function. Household accessories, more than other functional groups of furniture, may be associated with the display of wealth or status. Household accessories are frequently constructed on a smaller scale than other types of furniture.

Furniture intended to support the human body while sitting. See also sleeping and reclining furniture.

Furniture intended to support the resting human body.

Furniture intended to hold, display, or facilitate the use of objects on an exposed surface. The upper, exterior surfaces of support furniture are key to their function. See also case furniture.