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Antique Furniture

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"There is still a lot of antique furniture still in use, but sometimes we are not sure of its correct name or usage. This quiz may help a little."


1. What would you use a cheval for?
    as a footstool
    to gaze at your reflection
    putting flowers in
    putting the baby to bed


2. What is a narrow high chest of drawers or bureau, often with a mirror attached called?
    a chiffonier
    a davenport
    a highboy
    a secretaire


3. How many drawers does a semenier chest have?
    2
    7
    4
    8


4. What are brewster, spoonback and fauteuil all types of?
    tables
    chairs
    escritoires
    whatnots


5. In which room would you most likely find a canterbury?
    in the kitchen
    in the parlour
    in a lady's dressing room
    in a gentleman's study


6. What is a credenza?
    all of these
    sideboard
    buffet
    bookcase


7. What is the correct name for a table with hinges that collapses to half size?
    Sutherland table
    Occasional table
    Loo table
    Pedestal table


8. Traditionally, who would use a bonheur du jour?
    a gentleman
    a lady
    maid
    butler


9. What is an etagere most similar to?
    a whatnot
    a bentwood chair
    a highboy
    a jardiniere


10. What is a vitrine?
    a glass cabinet
    an umbrella stand
    a porcelain chamber pot
    a tea trolley


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