Glossary of Terms
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Abstract
A modern design style focusing on bold experimentation with forms, shapes, and silhouettes — perfect for contemporary furniture collections.
Accent Chair
Accent chairs bring standout style to any space. Whether bold and modern or elegantly traditional, these upholstered statement chairs add personality and a touch of luxury to living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
Active Turns
In spring construction, active turns refer to the number of coils in each spring. More active turns mean better responsiveness and even weight distribution, creating a mattress or seat that offers enhanced support and durability.
Adirondack Chair
A classic outdoor lounge chair with wide armrests, a tall slatted back, and a sloped seat — perfect for garden relaxation with rustic charm.
Adjustable Bed
An adjustable bed lets you customise your sleeping position with ease. Our motorised adjustable beds provide comfort at the touch of a button — ideal for those seeking a better night’s sleep or help getting in and out of bed.
Alcove Shelving
Custom alcove shelving creates smart storage by fitting flush into recessed wall spaces, blending seamlessly with your home’s architecture.
Angled Armrest
Designed for ergonomic comfort, an angled armrest offers enhanced arm support with a stylish slanted design, perfect for contemporary sofas and chairs.
Aniline Leather
Premium aniline leather is dyed with soluble dyes, preserving the hide’s natural grain and rich character. Luxuriously soft and supple, it's a top choice for high-end leather sofas and armchairs.
Antique Style
Furniture crafted in antique style features elegant details drawn from historic design — from ball feet to scroll arms — bringing timeless sophistication to your home.
Arbour
A freestanding garden structure, often with seating, featuring an arched roof and trellis sides — ideal for creating shaded garden retreats.
Art Deco
Art Deco furniture captures the glamour of the 1920s and 1930s, blending rich materials, symmetrical designs, and geometric shapes for a luxe, vintage-inspired look.
Asymmetric Legs
A popular design choice in modern furniture, asymmetric legs add character and a bold, artistic flair to tables, chairs, and consoles.
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Back Support
Furniture with built-in lumbar or full-back support promotes healthier posture and extra comfort, particularly in sofas, chairs, and mattresses.
Ball Foot / Ball Feet
Ball feet, shaped like carved spheres, lend a refined, traditional touch to classic sofas, armchairs, and wooden tables.
Bar Table
A bar table brings elevated dining to kitchen diners and open-plan living spaces, pairing perfectly with stylish bar stools for a relaxed, social vibe.
Baroque
The ornate Baroque style, originating in 18th-century Europe, is known for its dramatic detailing, rich carvings, and grandeur — ideal for opulent interiors.
Battery Recliner
A battery-powered recliner sofa or chair offers the luxury of electric reclining without trailing wires — for flexible placement anywhere in your living room.
Beading
Beading refers to slim, decorative wood strips applied to furniture, adding detail and texture to doors, drawer fronts, and panels.
Bed Frame
A bed frame — also known as a bedstead — is the structural support for your mattress, often featuring slats, legs, and sometimes a headboard for a complete look.
Bedstead
The bedstead forms the essential framework of a bed, supporting both mattress and sleeper with style and stability.
Bench Cushion
A padded cushion designed to add extra comfort to garden benches, available in water-resistant and UV-protected fabrics.
Bevelled Edge
A bevelled edge creates a subtle, angled finish on furniture surfaces, lending an elegant, softened look to wooden tables and cabinets.
Bistro Set
A compact outdoor dining set, typically including two chairs and a small table — perfect for patios, balconies, and intimate garden corners.
Bolster Cushion
Bolster cushions are long, cylindrical pillows, offering both decorative style and practical back or arm support for sofas, beds, and chairs.
Bonded Leather
Bonded leather is a family-friendly faux leather, combining durability with easy-clean practicality — a great choice for busy homes and dining chairs.
Bracket Feet
Bracket feet add a traditional flair to cabinetry and chests. Their distinctive concave design blends durability with classic elegance.
Bridle Joint
A bridle joint is an exceptionally strong woodworking technique, often used in the finest handcrafted furniture for lasting strength and beauty.
Bull Nose Foam
Bull nose foam, with its smoothly rounded edges, offers stylish comfort for patio furniture and modern outdoor seating.
Bun Foot
The bun foot — a charming, slightly flattened sphere — became popular in 17th-century furniture and still adds vintage appeal to classic sofas and chairs.
Bunk Beds
Bunk beds cleverly stack two sleeping spaces vertically, maximising bedroom space — ideal for children's rooms or shared spaces.
Bureau
A bureau is a classic writing desk featuring a hinged drop-down surface and built-in storage — blending traditional craftsmanship with modern functionality.
Button Back
Button-back design features tightly secured upholstery buttons, creating a plush, tailored look often seen in luxury sofas and accent chairs.
Buttoned
Buttoned upholstery uses decorative stitching and pulled fabric to add classic charm and structural support to sofas, chairs, and mattresses.
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Cabin Bed
Cabin beds combine a raised sleeping platform with built-in storage drawers or cupboards underneath — a space-saving essential for children's bedrooms.
Cabriole Leg
The cabriole leg, with its elegant curve and rounded foot, is a signature of traditional European furniture design, adding graceful lines to tables and chairs.
Candelabra
A candelabra is a multi-armed decorative light or candle holder, adding vintage grandeur to dining rooms, entrances, or formal living areas.
Cantilever Frame
Cantilever frames, often used in modern dining chairs, create a floating effect with sleek, backward-curved supports, blending minimalist style with comfort.
Cantilever Parasol
A freestanding parasol with a side-support pole, providing adjustable shade over garden furniture without the obstruction of a central pole.
Castellated Memory Foam
Castellated memory foam features cut-out grooves to promote airflow, keeping mattresses cooler and more breathable for a comfortable night’s sleep.
Castor Cups
Castor cups are protective accessories placed under furniture castors, helping to prevent damage to carpets and hard flooring.
Castor Wheels
Castor wheels allow easy movement of sofas and chairs across any floor type, offering a classic finishing touch with added practicality.
Castors
Castors are small wheels fitted to furniture legs, making it easy to rearrange living room layouts or reposition heavy pieces effortlessly.
Chaise End
A chaise end brings ultimate relaxation to your sofa, offering a longer seat section to stretch out — many also hide clever inbuilt storage. Chaise Longue or Lounge A chaise longue is an elegant, upholstered seat designed for reclining, perfect for creating a luxurious focal point in any lounge or bedroom.
Chaise Sofa
Chaise sofas combine the comfort of a corner sofa with the luxury of a chaise end, perfect for lounging, compact living, and even extra storage.
Chamfer
A chamfer softens sharp right-angled edges with a subtle slope, creating a smoother, more refined finish on tables, cabinets, and shelving.
Chesterfield
Iconic Chesterfield sofas are defined by deep button tufting, rolled arms level with the backrest, and rich leather or fabric upholstery — timeless classics for both traditional and modern homes.
Cheval Mirror
A cheval mirror is a freestanding full-length mirror mounted on a pivoted frame, allowing easy angle adjustment — perfect for bedroom dressing areas.
Chrome Accents
Chrome accents bring a sleek, reflective finish to modern furniture designs, adding a polished edge to tables, chairs, and bedroom sets.
Classic Back
A classic back sofa features fixed back cushions filled with foam, fibre, or feather, creating a structured, elegant silhouette.
Classic French Style
Classic French furniture combines ornate Parisian designs with rustic provincial charm, often featuring cabriole legs, distressed finishes, and upholstered elegance.
Coil Sprung
Coil-sprung seating and mattresses use interconnected springs for balanced support and a bouncy, resilient feel — ideal for sofas, beds, and guest rooms.
Cold Cure Foam
Cold cure foam is a high-density polyurethane foam that holds its shape beautifully. Popular in seat cushions, it delivers lasting support and plush comfort without needing heat treatment during production.
Combination Mattress
A combination mattress fuses two or more comfort technologies — like pocket springs with memory foam — for the perfect balance of responsive support and pressure relief.
Console Table
Slim, stylish and versatile, a console table is perfect for hallways, living spaces, or dining rooms, offering a narrow footprint with big design impact.
Contemporary
Contemporary furniture reflects the latest design trends — offering sleek, fresh styles that feel perfectly at home in today’s modern interiors.
Continental Drawers
Continental drawers are shallow storage compartments integrated into a divan bed’s base, ideal for neatly storing bedding, pillows, and seasonal linens.
Contour
A contour is the flowing outline or shape that defines stylish furniture design — think sculpted sofa backs or gracefully shaped chair frames.
Contoured Seat
A contoured seat is ergonomically shaped to support the natural curves of your body, enhancing comfort whether dining, lounging, or working. Contoured Top or Back Furniture with a contoured top or back features graceful shaping — often found in headboards, chairs, and luxury sofas — designed for both comfort and style.
Corner Chaise
A corner chaise combines the spacious seating of a corner sofa with the indulgent stretch-out comfort of a chaise end, creating a perfect relaxation hub.
Corner Desk
Corner desks optimise space in home offices or study areas, offering generous worktops while neatly fitting into unused room corners.
Corner Lounge Set
A modular outdoor sofa set arranged in an L-shape, perfect for maximising seating in garden spaces while creating a stylish social hub.
Corniced Top
A corniced top is a decorative, overhanging design feature, adding a touch of grandeur to sideboards, wardrobes, and dining room cabinetry.
Corrected Grain Leather
Corrected grain leather is refined for a smoother, more uniform appearance. It’s durable and easy to maintain — ideal for stylish, family-friendly leather furniture.
Coving
Coving is a concave moulding that softens the join between ceilings and walls, bringing elegant architectural detail to traditional or modern interiors.
Cuddle Chair
A cuddle chair (also called a snuggler or love seat) offers extra width for stretching out solo or sharing with someone special — cosy, stylish, and perfect for modern living spaces.
Cutwork
Cutwork detailing involves cutting patterns into wood or other materials, creating ornate, decorative effects often found in artisan furniture pieces.
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Damask
Damask fabric is a richly woven material with intricate patterns, traditionally crafted from silk or linen — popular for luxurious upholstery and soft furnishings.
Daybed
The versatile daybed functions as both sofa and bed, offering stylish seating by day and a restful sleeping space at night — ideal for spare rooms or living areas.
Deck Chair
A lightweight folding chair with a canvas or fabric seat — a timeless choice for casual garden seating or beachside lounging.
Dining Set (Outdoor)
A coordinated garden table and chair set designed for alfresco dining, available in weather-resistant materials like rattan, metal, and teak.
Divan Bed
A divan bed is a sturdy, upholstered base designed to support your mattress. Many styles offer integrated drawer storage for smart, space-saving solutions.
Dovetail Joint
A dovetail joint features interlocking sections for exceptional strength and durability — a hallmark of high-quality craftsmanship in furniture making.
Dressing Table
A dressing table provides an elegant, dedicated space for morning routines or evening preparations — often featuring drawers, a mirror, and an optional matching stool.
Drop Down Manual Headrest
This handy feature allows you to lower the headrest of your sofa manually when not in use, preserving a sleek, modern profile.
Drop Down Power Headrest
A drop-down power headrest adjusts smoothly with the push of a button, offering tailored neck support and stylish low-line looks.
Dual Adjustable Bed
Perfect for couples with different sleep needs, dual adjustable beds feature two separate mattresses with independent motorised controls for personalised comfort.
Dual Mattress
A dual mattress offers two different comfort levels — one on each side — catering perfectly to couples with varying sleep preferences.
Dual Recliner
With two individually reclining seats, a dual recliner sofa lets you and your partner each relax your way — no need for compromise.
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Eco Faux Leather
Eco faux leather mimics the look and feel of genuine leather while offering an environmentally responsible, vegan-friendly alternative.
Elastic Webbing
Elastic webbing creates a strong, supportive foundation beneath sofa cushions, helping to maintain shape and comfort over time.
End Drawer
An end drawer is placed at the foot of a bed, providing easy-access storage for linens, spare bedding, or personal items.
Ergonomic Design
Furniture with ergonomic design prioritises user comfort and support — promoting healthier posture whether working, relaxing, or sleeping.
Euro Headboard
A Euro headboard extends all the way to the floor and is available in Euro slim (divan-width) or Euro wide (slightly wider) styles, adding elegant height to your bedroom setup.
Extending Table
An extending dining table offers flexible seating options, expanding with hidden leaves or panels to easily accommodate extra guests.
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Family-Friendly Leather
Designed for durability and easy cleaning, family-friendly leather is soft to the touch yet tough enough for busy households — often treated for added stain resistance.
Faux
‘Faux’ refers to materials that replicate the look and feel of natural materials. Faux leather, for instance, offers a leather-like appearance without using animal products.
Feather-Filled
Feather-filled cushions and pillows offer luxuriously soft, sink-in comfort — perfect for creating a relaxed, inviting seating experience.
Fibre-Filled
Fibre-filled cushions deliver structured support and long-lasting shape, making them a practical choice for everyday family furniture.
Finial
A finial is an ornamental feature, often seen atop bed frames or lamps, adding decorative flourish and timeless style.
Fish Mouth
Fish mouth springs, fitted to the front edge of a sofa seat, provide extra bounce and comfort exactly where it’s needed most.
Flat Pack
Flat-pack furniture is delivered unassembled for easier transportation. Many of our delivery teams offer professional assembly to ensure a flawless finish.
Flat Weave Rattan
Flat weave rattan is a contemporary material for garden furniture, offering sleek, linear texture along with durability against the elements.
Foam Flex
Foam Flex is a high-resilience, cold-cure PU foam, designed for maximum seating comfort while retaining its shape beautifully over time.
Folding Garden Furniture
Space-saving outdoor chairs, tables, and loungers designed to fold flat for easy storage — ideal for small gardens and patios.
Footboards
A footboard frames the end of a bed, complementing the headboard while adding style and support.
Footstools
A footstool offers a place to rest your feet or provides extra seating when needed. Many designs include hidden storage inside — perfect for decluttering. Four Post Bed / Four Poster Bed A four-poster bed makes a bold style statement with tall corner posts, traditionally draped with fabric — ideal for creating a grand, romantic bedroom feel.
Frame
The frame is the essential supporting structure of furniture — whether it's a sofa, dining table, or bed — ensuring strength, stability, and longevity.
Free-Standing Mirror
Free-standing mirrors are full-length designs that don't require wall mounting, ideal for dressing rooms, bedrooms, or walk-in wardrobes.
Front Edge Seat Suspension
Front edge suspension in upholstered seats enhances comfort by providing responsive support right at the seat’s leading edge. FSC Certified Furniture with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification ensures that the wood comes from responsibly managed forests, promoting sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Full Grain Leather
Full grain leather is the highest quality leather, showcasing the hide’s natural surface — durable, breathable, and luxuriously soft to the touch.
Futon
Originating from Japan, a futon is a flexible sleeping option — a foldable, padded mattress that can be used directly on the floor or on a lightweight frame, perfect for minimalist living or guest rooms.
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Garden Armchair
An outdoor version of the classic armchair, crafted from durable materials like synthetic rattan or powder-coated metal for year-round garden use.
Garden Daybed
A luxurious, oversized outdoor lounger often with a canopy or cushions, perfect for relaxing or sunbathing in the garden.
Garden Dining Bench
A long, sturdy bench paired with an outdoor dining table — offering a sociable and versatile seating option for family gatherings.
Garden Fire Pit Table
A dual-purpose outdoor table featuring an integrated fire pit — combining dining functionality with a cosy heat source for cooler evenings.
Garden Gazebo
A freestanding outdoor shelter with a fabric or hardtop roof, providing stylish shade and protection for garden seating or dining areas.
Garden Lounger
An adjustable outdoor recliner designed for sunbathing or relaxing, often featuring multiple backrest positions and weather-resistant fabrics.
Garden Sofa Set
A coordinated set including a garden sofa, chairs, and table — designed for creating luxurious outdoor living spaces with maximum comfort.
Garden Storage Box
A durable, weatherproof box designed to store garden cushions, tools, or toys — keeping your outdoor space tidy and protected.
Gloss
Gloss refers to a high-shine finish applied to furniture surfaces, adding a sleek, reflective quality perfect for modern and glamorous interiors.
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Hammock
A swinging fabric or rope bed suspended between two points — the ultimate in garden relaxation, whether freestanding or tree-mounted.
Hand Side Stitched Mattress
A hand side-stitched mattress has been crafted with care, sewing rows along the sides to secure fillings and strengthen the mattress edge — a hallmark of luxury mattress design.
Hand-Teased
Hand-teased fibres are gently separated by hand during mattress production, creating loftier fillings for exceptional comfort and a handcrafted feel.
Hardwood
Hardwood is sourced from slow-growing trees, creating dense, durable timber ideal for building strong, long-lasting furniture frames and cabinetry.
High Sleeper Bed
High sleeper beds lift the mattress high off the ground, freeing up the floor space below for storage, a desk, or a play area — ideal for growing kids or compact bedrooms.
High-Gloss
High-gloss furniture features a polished, mirror-like surface, offering a clean, contemporary look that's easy to maintain and perfect for urban living.
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Inlaid Parquet
Inlaid parquet refers to intricate, decorative patterns crafted from wood veneers, often used to create striking tabletops or flooring with geometric appeal. IR Sensor (Infrared) Furniture pieces with IR sensors — such as TV stands — allow remote control signals to pass through glass doors, blending tech-friendliness with stylish design.
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Koto Veneers
Koto veneers are light-toned wood finishes from West African trees, prized for their fine, natural grain and often featured in contemporary furniture.
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Lacquer
A lacquered finish protects and enhances wood furniture, delivering a durable, sleek coating available in gloss or satin sheens.
Ladder Back
A ladder back chair features horizontal slats across the backrest, offering traditional charm, comfort, and an enduring farmhouse aesthetic.
Latex Foam
Latex foam mattresses and cushions offer resilient, eco-friendly comfort with excellent breathability — a great choice for allergy sufferers and sustainable homes.
Lattice
Lattice designs feature an interwoven wood or metal pattern, adding decorative texture and openwork charm to furniture and home accents.
Leather
Leather is a natural, durable material made from tanned animal hides, valued for its beauty, flexibility, and longevity in luxury sofas, chairs, and headboards.
Left-Hand Facing
Left-hand facing (LHF) refers to the orientation of sectional sofas — with the chaise or longer side positioned on the left when facing the furniture head-on. Lift and Rise Chair A lift and rise chair features motorised assistance to gently elevate the user to a standing position — ideal for those seeking extra mobility support.
Linear Detailing
Linear detailing highlights sleek, straight lines in furniture design — often used to add definition and visual interest to contemporary tables, beds, and cabinets.
Loose Back
Loose back sofas feature separate back cushions that are not fixed, allowing you to rearrange, fluff, or flip them for continued comfort and even wear.
Lounge Sets
Garden lounge sets offer laid-back outdoor living, combining low-profile sofas, chairs, and tables in stylish, weather-resistant materials.
Love Seat / Snuggler
A love seat, also known as a snuggler or cuddle chair, is an oversized armchair wide enough for two people to sit together — a cosy and romantic seating solution.
Lumbar Support
Lumbar support in furniture is designed to fit the curve of your lower back, offering targeted ergonomic comfort for sofas, recliners, and office chairs.
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Manual Recliner
Manual recliners allow you to adjust the seat and footrest by pulling a handle or pushing back, offering customised comfort without relying on electricity.
Marquetry
Marquetry is the artful inlaying of decorative wood veneers into intricate patterns, elevating the aesthetic appeal of tables, cabinets, and headboards.
Mattress Finder
Our Mattress Finder tool helps you easily discover the perfect mattress based on your comfort preferences, sleeping habits, and support needs.
Mattress Protector
Mattress protectors guard against spills, allergens, dust mites, and wear, keeping your mattress fresh and extending its lifespan. MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) MDF is a strong, smooth engineered wood used for furniture panels — often finished with veneers, paints, or high-gloss coatings for a polished, modern look.
Melamine
Melamine is a durable resin coating applied to furniture surfaces, offering resistance to scratches, stains, and everyday wear.
Memory Foam
Memory foam moulds to your body’s contours, relieving pressure points and promoting restful sleep — a top choice for premium mattresses and pillows.
Mid Sleeper Bed
Mid sleeper beds provide raised sleeping platforms with accessible ladders or steps, creating valuable space underneath for play zones or storage solutions.
Mid-Century Modern Style
Mid-century modern style blends clean lines, organic curves, and functional design — an enduring aesthetic born from the design movement of the 1940s to 1960s.
Minimalist Style
Minimalist furniture focuses on clean shapes, essential features, and uncluttered forms — celebrating simplicity and functional beauty.
Modern Minimalist Style
Modern minimalist style embraces streamlined forms, neutral palettes, and understated elegance, offering a calm and contemporary living space. Modern or Modern Look Modern furniture refers to designs inspired by current trends or, more historically, the early 20th-century modernist movement — often featuring bold forms and functional simplicity.
Modular Garden Furniture
Flexible outdoor seating systems made from interlocking sections, allowing you to customise the size and layout of your garden sofa.
Modular Sofa
Modular sofas offer flexibility to create your perfect seating arrangement. Choose different sections and reconfigure them easily to suit changing spaces or lifestyles. NASA-Approved NASA-approved memory foam technology, originally developed for astronauts, now offers exceptional pressure relief and support in premium mattresses. Neck and Head Support Neck and head support features — such as adjustable headrests — enhance the comfort of sofas, recliners, and chairs, reducing strain during relaxation.
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Nesting Tables
Nesting tables stack neatly together, saving space when not in use and offering flexible surfaces for drinks, lamps, or decorative displays.
No-Sag Spring Suspension
No-sag springs — also called sinuous or serpentine springs — provide consistent support across sofa and chair seats, keeping furniture comfortable and maintaining shape. Objet d’Art An objet d’art is a decorative object — such as a sculpture or artistic piece — chosen purely for its beauty and aesthetic contribution to a space.
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Open Coil Divan Base
An open coil divan base features interconnected springs, offering stable, cushioned support beneath your mattress for comfortable sleep.
Optional Castors
Optional castors let you add or remove rolling wheels from furniture as needed, offering greater mobility or stationary stability depending on your space.
Orthopaedic Mattress
An orthopaedic mattress is engineered to offer firm, structured support — perfect for maintaining healthy spinal alignment and easing back discomfort.
Ottoman
Ottoman beds lift to reveal generous hidden storage beneath the mattress — maximising bedroom space without compromising on luxury.
Outdoor Coffee Table
A low table designed for outdoor use, pairing perfectly with garden sofas and lounge sets for casual drinks and gatherings.
Outdoor Corner Sofa
A space-maximising L-shaped sofa crafted for gardens, patios, or terraces, often with matching coffee tables and footstools.
Outdoor Dining Chair
Weatherproof chairs designed for garden dining tables, available in lightweight aluminium, hardwood, resin wicker, or polypropylene.
Outdoor Dining Table
A robust table built for outdoor dining, crafted from weather-resistant woods, synthetic materials, or tempered glass for lasting style.
Outdoor Rug
A durable, weatherproof rug designed for use on patios or decking, adding colour, texture, and comfort to garden seating areas.
Outdoor Sectional Sofa
A modular garden sofa that can be arranged in various configurations, offering versatile seating for outdoor lounging and entertaining.
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Parquet
Parquet designs use angled wood veneers to create stylish, decorative patterns — commonly seen on dining tables, flooring, and accent furniture.
Pedestal Base
A pedestal base supports tables with a single central column, offering maximum legroom and a stylish, contemporary look.
Pedestal Table
A pedestal table features a wide single base instead of four legs, providing stability and a clean, modern silhouette for dining or occasional use.
Pendant Light
A pendant light is a ceiling-mounted light fixture suspended by a cord, chain, or rod — a stylish way to spotlight dining tables, kitchen islands, or living areas.
Pergola
A stylish garden structure featuring an open roof with cross beams, often used to create shaded areas for seating, dining, or growing climbing plants.
Petite Sofa
A petite sofa is a smaller-scale sofa designed for compact living rooms, apartments, or bedrooms, offering luxurious seating without overwhelming your space.
Pigmented Leather
Pigmented leather is coated with a protective colour pigment, making it extremely durable, resistant to stains, and perfect for family-friendly sofas and chairs.
Pile Rug
A pile rug features fibres woven into a loop or cut pile, creating a textured, plush feel underfoot — ideal for adding softness and warmth to any room.
Piping Detail
Piping is a decorative trim, often in matching or contrasting fabric, sewn along the edges of cushions, arms, or backs to add durability and a tailored, elegant finish.
Piston-Assisted
Piston-assisted mechanisms make lifting and opening ottoman beds or storage compartments effortless, using gas pistons for smooth, easy movement.
Platform Top Divan Base
A platform top divan base has a solid top surface, providing firm, even support for your mattress — ideal for those who prefer a slightly firmer sleep surface.
Plinth
A plinth is a sturdy, often decorative base found at the bottom of furniture pieces like sideboards, sofas, or display cabinets, adding strength and a grounded visual effect.
Plush
Plush fabrics are soft, velvety, and luxurious to the touch — often used for premium sofas, accent chairs, and headboards for a sumptuous finish.
Pocket Sprung
Pocket sprung mattresses and cushions feature individual springs encased in fabric pockets, allowing them to respond independently for superior comfort and support.
Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a durable synthetic resin used for making furniture components and coatings, prized for its strength, weather-resistance, and easy-care properties.
Power Chaise
A power chaise allows you to electronically extend and recline the footrest and backrest, offering next-level comfort and customisable relaxation at the push of a button.
Power Recliner
Power recliners feature motorised mechanisms that gently recline the back and raise the footrest, delivering effortless, luxury lounging at home. PU Leather PU leather, or polyurethane leather, is a strong, easy-clean synthetic leather often used for dining chairs and affordable upholstered furniture.
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Rattan Garden Furniture
Outdoor furniture made from synthetic or natural rattan weave — lightweight, weather-resistant, and a timeless garden favourite.
Rattan Look
Rattan-look furniture mimics natural rattan's woven texture but is crafted from weather-resistant synthetic fibres — ideal for stylish, all-season garden seating.
Rattan Lounge Set
A stylish garden sofa set made with handwoven rattan or PE rattan, offering casual comfort and all-weather performance.
Recliner Sofa
A recliner sofa combines comfort and function, allowing you to kick back with manual or powered reclining mechanisms built into one or more seats.
Resin
Resin is a tough, weatherproof material used in outdoor furniture to mimic natural rattan or wicker, ensuring durability against sun and rain.
Resin Wicker
A durable synthetic fibre woven to create rattan-style garden furniture, designed to withstand sun, rain, and changing outdoor conditions.
Right-Hand Facing
Right-hand facing (RHF) refers to sectional sofas with the longer side positioned on the right when facing the sofa directly, helping you tailor your layout.
Riser Recliner
Riser recliners offer both recline and lift functionality, gently assisting the user into a standing position — ideal for elderly users or those with mobility concerns.
Roll Together
Roll together describes the unwanted sinking toward the mattress centre when two people share a bed — prevented in quality mattresses through zoned pocket springs and firm edge supports.
Roll-Out Mechanism
Roll-out sofa bed mechanisms slide smoothly into a flat sleeping surface, transforming your living room seating into a convenient guest bed with ease.
Roll-Up Mattress
A roll-up mattress is delivered vacuum-packed and rolled for easy transport. Simply unroll and allow it to expand for a full-sized, comfortable bed.
Rolled Arms
Rolled arms feature outward curves on the sofa or chair arms, delivering a soft, inviting appearance popular in both classic and transitional designs.
Round Weave Rattan
Round weave rattan offers a more traditional, thickly woven style often seen in English country garden furniture — rich in texture and timeless in appeal.
Runners (Drawers)
Runners are the sliding mechanisms fitted inside drawers, ensuring smooth, reliable opening and closing for everyday storage.
Rustic
Rustic furniture embraces a natural, countryside-inspired look, often featuring raw or distressed wood finishes and simple, solid craftsmanship.
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S Spring Suspension
S-spring (serpentine spring) suspension consists of durable "S"-shaped springs running front-to-back in sofa seats and backs, providing excellent support and a firmer sit.
Sabre Legs
Sabre legs curve outward gently like a sword blade, adding subtle elegance to classic chairs, stools, and antique-inspired tables.
Scandi / Scandinavian Style
Scandinavian style celebrates simplicity, minimalism, and a connection with nature — think clean lines, pale woods, and cosy functionality.
Scatter Back
A scatter back sofa features multiple loose back cushions, allowing you to arrange and personalise your seating comfort and visual style.
Scroll Arms
Scroll arms curl outward and downward in a decorative curve, giving classic sofas and chairs an elegant, timeless silhouette.
Seasonal Turn / No Turn Mattress
Seasonal turn mattresses are designed to be flipped and rotated regularly for even wear, while no-turn mattresses only require rotation for easier maintenance.
Semi-Aniline Leather
Semi-aniline leather retains the natural grain of the hide but adds a light protective topcoat, balancing luxurious softness with enhanced durability against spills and marks.
Serpentine Sprung Seats
Serpentine sprung seats use zigzagging metal springs to deliver consistent support, resilience, and a gently responsive seating experience.
Shaker Style
Shaker-style furniture features clean, minimalist designs with honest craftsmanship — celebrating utility and timeless beauty, perfect for traditional and modern homes alike.
Side Chair
A side chair is an armless chair traditionally used in dining settings but equally versatile in living rooms, bedrooms, or home offices.
Side Tables
Side tables provide a handy surface beside sofas, chairs, or beds, perfect for holding lamps, drinks, books, or décor accents.
Sideboard
Sideboards are low storage cabinets combining cupboards and drawers, ideal for dining rooms or living spaces to keep tableware, linens, or clutter neatly hidden.
Sinuous Spring Suspension
Sinuous spring suspension uses sturdy, continuous “S”-shaped springs to create long-lasting support and comfort in sofas and upholstered chairs.
Slat
A slat is a narrow, flat piece of wood, often forming the base of a bed or headboard — offering strong mattress support and healthy airflow.
Slatted Base
Slatted bases use wooden slats positioned across bed frames to enhance mattress ventilation, springiness, and durability for a more restful night’s sleep.
Sleigh Bed
A sleigh bed features a distinctive scrolled headboard and footboard, resembling a sleigh in profile — perfect for adding grandeur and timeless charm to your bedroom.
Smoked Glass
Smoked glass offers a semi-transparent, darkened finish that reduces glare and adds a sophisticated, contemporary edge to coffee tables, shelving, and display units.
Snuggle Chair
A snuggle chair — also called a cuddle chair or love seat — is a wide, inviting armchair designed for stretching out solo or relaxing together.
Sofa Bed
A sofa bed combines everyday seating with a built-in pull-out or fold-down mattress, creating a practical, space-saving solution for overnight guests.
Sofa Bed Roll-Out Mechanism
A roll-out mechanism smoothly glides the sofa bed frame forward, converting seating into a bed effortlessly while keeping cushions neatly in place.
Sofa Bed Two-Fold Mechanism
A two-fold sofa bed mechanism allows the sleeping surface to unfold in two easy movements, offering quick, sturdy sleeping arrangements.
Soft Close Drawers
Soft-close drawers glide shut silently and gently, preventing slamming and ensuring long-term durability — ideal for kitchens, bedrooms, and living spaces.
Soft-Click Arms
Soft-click arms adjust easily to different angles, transforming a sofa into a daybed — ideal for lounging, reading, or napping in style.
Softwood
Softwood comes from faster-growing trees like pine, offering a sustainable, lightweight material often used for rustic and budget-friendly furniture pieces.
Spindle Back
A spindle back chair features slender, turned wood spindles across the backrest, adding traditional craftsmanship and vintage charm to dining or accent seating.
Split Back
A split back sofa or chair offers individually adjustable back sections, letting each user customise their reclining angle for personalised comfort.
Split Leather
Split leather is the lower layer of a hide, finished to create a consistent texture — often used on the sides or backs of sofas as a durable, cost-effective option.
Sprung Edge Divan Base
A sprung edge divan base incorporates a layer of springs for extra mattress support and a softer, more luxurious feel while sleeping.
Sprung Seats
Sprung seats feature internal spring systems beneath the cushions, offering resilient, responsive comfort and enhanced seating durability.
Sprung Slatted Base
A sprung slatted base features slightly curved slats that flex under weight, offering extra cushioning and support for mattresses.
Stain-Resistant
Stain-resistant fabrics are treated to repel liquids and dirt, making them perfect for busy homes where easy-clean upholstery is a must.
Starburst Design
A starburst design features table legs or supports radiating outwards like sunrays, offering a dynamic, eye-catching base for modern dining or coffee tables.
Strutted Headboard
A strutted headboard is attached to the divan base with two vertical struts, providing stylish vertical support without overwhelming smaller bedrooms.
Sun Lounger
A reclining outdoor chair designed for soaking up the sun, often featuring adjustable backrests, wheels, and cushioned comfort.
Suspension
Suspension in furniture refers to the internal systems — such as springs, webbing, or foam layers — that provide cushioning, support, and long-term resilience.
Sustainable Wood
Sustainable wood is harvested from responsibly managed forests, ensuring environmental conservation while creating beautiful, long-lasting furniture.
Swing Seat
A suspended outdoor seat that gently rocks back and forth — perfect for relaxed garden afternoons or shaded verandas.
Swivel Chair
A swivel chair rotates a full 360 degrees, offering flexibility and ease of movement — perfect for home offices, living rooms, and relaxed lounging spaces.
Swivel-Motion Extension Mechanism
This smart dining table mechanism allows easy, graceful extension — simply swivel and unfold extra table sections to accommodate more guests.
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Tapered Arms
Tapered arms slim gradually towards the front, lending a sleek, modern look to sofas and armchairs without sacrificing comfort.
Tapered Legs
Tapered legs narrow towards the base, creating an elegant, airy look on chairs, sofas, and tables — a hallmark of mid-century and Scandinavian designs.
Teak Garden Furniture
Premium outdoor furniture crafted from teak wood, prized for its natural oil content, weather resistance, and timeless beauty.
Telescopic Legs
Telescopic legs can adjust in length, providing flexibility for uneven surfaces — ideal for outdoor furniture and adjustable tables.
Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is toughened through heat treatment to enhance safety — when broken, it crumbles into small, blunt pieces instead of dangerous shards.
Three-Fold Mechanism
A three-fold sofa bed mechanism unfolds the mattress in three stages, offering compact storage and sturdy, comfortable sleeping space.
Ticking
Ticking is the strong, tightly woven fabric often used as the protective outer cover on mattresses, offering durability and a crisp, classic look.
Timber Policy
Our timber policy guarantees responsible sourcing of natural wood materials, supporting sustainability and ethical forest management for future generations.
Top Grain Leather
Top grain leather is the uppermost layer of the hide, lightly buffed for a smooth finish while retaining durability and luxurious softness.
Topper
A mattress topper is an additional cushioned layer placed over a mattress to enhance comfort, prolong mattress life, and customise your sleep experience.
Touch-Sensitive Power Recliner
Touch-sensitive power recliners adjust smoothly at the lightest touch of a button, offering effortless luxury for relaxation and custom positioning.
Traditional Look
Traditional furniture styles draw inspiration from classic periods, offering elegant details, timeless silhouettes, and enduring appeal for sophisticated homes.
Travertine
Travertine is a beautifully textured limestone, available in earthy shades like cream, tan, and rust — ideal for luxurious table tops and decorative accents.
Tripod Base
A tripod base features three supportive legs, offering visual balance and sturdy construction for occasional tables, lamps, or stools.
Trundle Bed
Trundle beds tuck a secondary mattress underneath a main bed, rolling out easily when needed — a smart space-saving solution for guests and sleepovers.
Tufted
Tufting involves securing layers of fabric and filling with buttons, ribbons, or stitches — creating plush textures on sofas, chairs, and mattresses while adding structural strength.
Turned Feet
Turned feet are shaped using a lathe to create decorative twists and curves, lending traditional character to sofas, chairs, and cabinets. TV Bed A TV bed incorporates a hidden footboard mechanism that raises a television into view at the touch of a button — the ultimate in luxurious bedroom relaxation.
Two-Tone
Two-tone furniture combines two complementary colours or finishes, adding depth, contrast, and visual interest to modern and rustic interiors alike.
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Upholstered
Upholstered furniture features fabric, leather, or faux leather coverings stretched over frames and cushioning, offering comfort, style, and versatility.
Upholstery
Upholstery refers to the materials — such as fabric, padding, springs, and webbing — that make up the soft, supportive surfaces of sofas, chairs, and beds. USB Port Many modern recliners and sofas include built-in USB ports, letting you conveniently charge smartphones, tablets, and other devices while relaxing.
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Valance
A valance is a decorative fabric skirt that hides the base of a bed, creating a tidy, elegant finish and helping to complete a coordinated bedroom look.
Velour
Velour is a plush, soft fabric similar to velvet but made from cotton or synthetic fibres — offering affordable luxury for upholstery and drapery.
Velvet
Velvet is a dense, richly textured fabric woven from silk, cotton, or synthetics, prized for its deep pile and glamorous sheen — perfect for luxury sofas, chairs, and bedding.
Veneer
A veneer is a thin layer of high-quality wood applied to a less expensive core, delivering beautiful grain patterns while conserving premium timber resources.
Vintage
Vintage furniture pieces evoke the charm of earlier decades, often showcasing retro silhouettes, nostalgic finishes, and timeless craftsmanship.
Volakas Marble
Volakas marble is a striking white marble from Greece, characterised by delicate grey and taupe veining — perfect for creating luxurious tables and statement surfaces.
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Weathered
A weathered finish recreates the natural patina of age and exposure, adding rustic charm and character to new furniture pieces.
Weatherproof Garden Furniture
Outdoor seating, tables, and loungers made from materials specifically treated or engineered to withstand rain, UV rays, and temperature changes.
Webbed Backing
Webbed backing uses strong elastic or jute webbing stretched across furniture frames to provide firm support beneath cushions and upholstery.
Wingback Chair
Wingback chairs feature high backs and distinctive "wings" that extend from the arms to the backrest, originally designed to shield from drafts but now loved for their timeless style.
Wood Stain
Wood stains enhance natural grain while adding rich colour to furniture, helping highlight texture and create customised finishes.
Wood Veneers
Wood veneers are thin slices of decorative timber applied over a solid or engineered core, offering the beauty of fine wood at a more accessible price.
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Zero Gravity Chair (Garden)
An ergonomically designed reclining chair that evenly distributes weight for maximum comfort — ideal for outdoor relaxation and sunbathing.
Zig Zag Suspension
Zig zag suspension uses S-shaped metal springs across furniture frames, delivering consistent support and durability in sofas and chairs — perfect for modern, clean-lined designs.