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Term:	Definition:
Deck	the surface directly under the cushions of an upholstered chair or sofa.
Director's Chair	named for its long use by Hollywood directors, a folding armchair with sling seat and back.
Distressing	a treatment sometimes called antiquing, designed to make new woods look old by means of markings.
Drape	the way a fabric hangs; this influences its ability to shape well, particularly in an upholstery skirt.
Drawer Guide	strip of wood, plastic or metal under a drawer that serves as a guiding track for opening and closing.
Dresser	from the French term, dressoir, originally a table used to dress meats that evolved into a cupboard for utensils and dishes. in the United States, the word describes a chest of drawers with a mirror.
Dry Sink	a low, Early American two-door cupboard with a sink or with an open top lined with zinc or copper.