Decorative patterns created with pieces of different woods or other materials, which have been set into the surface of wood furniture.
DESIGNSPEAK: HUE
The pure state of any color.
DESIGNSPEAK: GLAZED CHINTZ
A resin finish applied through a heat pressure process to chintz creating a polished surface
DESIGNSPEAK: FENG SHUI
Literally translated as wind and water. An ancient Chinese scientific practice based on selecting the optimal placement, arrangement, and selection of objects and surfaces to encourage positive energy or chi.
DESIGNSPEAK: ETCHING
A printing method in which compound agents are used to deepen lines drawn onto a printing plate.
DESIGNSPEAK: DADO
The lower part of an interior wall, which has been treated with decoration.
DESIGNSPEAK: CELADON
French name for a green, gray-green, blue-green, or gray glaze produced with a small percentage of iron as the colorant.
DESIGNSPEAK: BATIK
Originated in Indonesia, Batik is a method of applying dye to cloth that is covered, in part, with a dye-resistant, removable substance such as wax. After dyeing, the resist is removed, and the design appears in the original color against the newly colored background.
DESIGNSPEAK: ABSTRACT
Design elements showing general forms instead of a detailed and realistic representation.