Do You Know the Correct Names for These Pieces of Furniture?

By: Kennita Leon
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Do You Know the Correct Names for These Pieces of Furniture?
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About This Quiz

Furniture has been used for a lot longer than you think. Prehistoric man used natural objects such as rocks, tree stumps and mossy patches as tables, seating and beds, respectively. Since then, we've evolved from living in caves to tiny stick shacks to wooden houses, and now to the condos and mansions we live in today - filled with the best and fanciest of furniture, of course. 

But do you know the names of some of the things you use every day? Sure, you know what they feel like and what their functions are supposed to be, but do you actually know their names? Could you identify a  fainting couch, divan, lowboy, credenza and hutch if we showed you pictures of them? 

We're going to test exactly that today by showing you a series of pictures. Your job is to tell us what they are. Simple enough, right? Well, we're even going to give you hints as to what they are, in case you happen to get stuck. 

So, if you want to prove your furniture prowess, this is the quiz for you. By the end, we'll know if you've got what it takes to be an interior designer, or if you're not even fit to help someone pick out a table at Bed Bath & Beyond. 

Chair
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What piece of furniture is this?
Chair
Vanity
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A chair is a seat with a raised surface supported by legs, that has a back and often armrests, and is designed for one person. A chair typically has four legs, but some have three.

Bean Bag
Henry Donald/Moment/Getty Images
Can you tell us what this is called?
Bookcase
Bean bag
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A bean bag chair is a large fabric bag, filled with dried beans or polystyrene beads. The first bean bag chair was created in 1968 by three Italian designers.

Recliner
Bounce/Cultura/Getty Images
What is this item called?
Recliner
Coat rack
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Wrong Answer

A recliner is a type of armchair or sofa with a backrest that tilts back and a footrest that extends forward. A lever, usually located at the side of the chair, is used to recline.

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Step Stool
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What is this particular piece of furniture named?
Step stool
Umbrella stand
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Wrong Answer

A step stool is a portable set of steps, used to help people reach high shelves and such. Some models can be used as an extra seat as well.

SNICK (Big Orange Couch)
YouTube
Which option best fits this picture?
Couch
Safe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A couch, divan or chesterfield is a piece of furniture designed for two or more people. It consists of a bench, armrests, partial or complete upholstery, springs and tailored cushions.

Rocking Chair
Morsa Images/Digital Vision/Getty Images
What name does this piece go by?
Dining table
Rocking chair
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A rocking chair is a type of chair with two curved bands attached to the bottom of the legs which allow the occupant to rock back and forth by shifting their weight. So relaxing.

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Bed
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Give us the name of this object?
Bed
Changing table
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A bed is a type of furniture primarily used for sleeping or relaxation. It is typically composed of a mattress, pillows, bed frame and a solid base.

Hammock Home Lifestyle
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Can you match this item's name to its picture?
Love seat
Hammock
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Wrong Answer

A hammock is a sling made of rope, netting or fabric, suspended between two or more firm anchor points. It is used for sleeping, relaxing or swinging.

Cradle
Donna Alberico/Digital Vision/Getty Images
Which option best matches the picture shown?
Crib
Armoire
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Wrong Answer

A crib is a small bed for infants which has high sides with slats, narrowly spaced for the baby's safety. To reduce the risk of SIDS, resist the urge to make the baby "cozy" - do not add loose pillows, blankets or quilts.

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Billiard Table
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Tell us what this is supposed to be?
Futon
Billiard table
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A billiard table is a bounded table which is specifically designed for cue sports, such as pool, carom billiards, snooker or English billiards. Rack 'em up!

Jukebox
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Just what is this piece of furniture?
Rocking chair
Jukebox
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Wrong Answer

A jukebox is a music-playing device, usually coin-operated, which will automatically play the selected musical recording. Traditional jukeboxes play vinyl 45-rpm records, but modern ones may play digital media.

Changing table
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What was this piece christened?
Hutch
Changing table
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A changing table is a small raised platform which is used to change an infant's diapers. It consists of a flat surface for changing and shelves or drawers to store necessary supplies.

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Desk
Tom Merton/OJO Images/Getty Images
Please identify this piece of furniture?
Desk
Safe
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Wrong Answer

A desk is a piece of furniture with a flat table-style work surface. It may have compartments, drawers or pigeonholes for storing supplies.

Pedestal desk
Daderot via Wiki Commons
Can you correctly guess the name of this piece of furniture?
Console table
Bookcase
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Wrong Answer

A console table is an ornamental piece, usually positioned against a wall. Used in an entryway, it's a convenient place to keep keys - in a decorative container, of course.

Coffee table
Maegan Tintari from USA via Wiki Commons
Can you do us a favor and tell us what this is supposed to be?
Vanity
Coffee table
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A coffee table is a low table which is placed in front of or next to a couch or upholstered chair to support beverages, books, magazines or decorative objects. The beverages don't have to be coffee.

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More than just table manners Dining Etiquette 101 1
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What piece of furniture is this?
Dining table
Bureau
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Wrong Answer

A dining table is a table found in the dining room, where formal meals are served and eaten. It may be large or small, rectangular or round. Some are adjustable, to accommodate small or large groups.

Work bench
Alex Proimos from Sydney, Australia via Wiki Commons
Can you tell us what this is called?
Entertainment center
Work bench
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A workbench is a sturdy rectangular table where manual work such as woodworking, metalworking, electronics or gardening is done. It's usually not glamorous.

Wash stand
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/9734 via Wiki Commons
What is this item called?
Wash stand
Coat rack
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A wash stand, also called a basin stand, is a piece of furniture specifically made to hold a jug, basin or bowl to wash one's hands and face. Antique ones are charming.

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Bookcase
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What is this particular piece of furniture named?
Love seat
Bookcase
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A bookcase or bookshelf is a piece of furniture with horizontal shelves on which books or other printed materials are stored.

Bathroom cabinet
Tomwsulcer via Wiki Commons
Which option best fits this picture?
Umbrella stand
Bathroom vanity
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A bathroom vanity contains the sink. It often has doors or drawers for storage.

Closet
Wjablow via Wiki Commons
What name does this piece go by?
Changing table
Closet
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Wrong Answer

A closet is an enclosed space which is used to store things. Types of closets include broom closet, coat closet, linen closet, walk-in closet and pantry.

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Cupboard
Wmpearl via Wiki Commons
Give us the name of this object?
Cupboard
Futon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A cupboard is a cabinet or closet with shelves, a door and/or drawers in which dishware such as cups, plates and saucers are stored. It can also be called a china cabinet.

Pantry
KDFernandez via Wiki Commons
Can you match this item's name to its picture?
Rocking chair
Pantry
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A pantry is a small room or closet where food, beverages, and sometimes dishes, utensils, household cleaning chemicals, provisions or linens are stored. A pantry can also be freestanding.

Chest of Drawers
Dnor via Wiki Commons
Which option best matches the picture shown?
Stool
Chest of drawers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A chest of drawers, also called a bureau, is a piece of furniture that contains several drawers, in which clothing such as underwear and socks may be stored. It's typically found in a bedroom.

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Coat rack
vasiliki/E+/Getty Images
Tell us what this is supposed to be?
Coat rack
Safe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A coat rack, also called a coat stand or hat stand, is an item of furniture on which clothes may be hung. Keep it in your foyer, entryway or mudroom.

Hat stand
Diane Macdonald/Photographer's Choice RF/Getty Images
Just what is this piece of furniture?
Hat stand
Dining table
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A hat stand, hat rack or coat rack is a type of furnishing which is used to store hats, coats or umbrellas.

Filing cabinet
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What was this piece christened?
Filing cabinet
Tuffet
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A filing cabinet, also called a file cabinet, is a type of office furniture in which paper documents are stored in file folders. It is usually made of metal, but sometimes wood or plastic.

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Wardrobe
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/9724 via Wiki Commons
Please identify this piece of furniture?
Wardrobe
Entertainment center
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A wardrobe or armoire is a large, tall standing cabinet in which clothing may be hung or stored. It's useful in a room without a built-in closet.

Wine rack
MarkHatfield/E+/Getty Images
Can you correctly guess the name of this piece of furniture?
Vanity
Wine rack
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A wine rack, which can be built out of a variety of materials, is a set of shelves specifically designed for the organized storage of wine. Bottles should be stored horizontally.

Safe
Yevgen Romanenko/Moment/Getty Images
Can you do us a favor and tell us what this is supposed to be?
Safe
Coat rack
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A safe, strongbox or coffer is a lockable box which is designed to protect objects from theft and or damage (such as fire). Use a key or secret combination to open the safe.

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Umbrella stand
Fancy/Veer/Corbis/Corbis/Getty Images
What piece of furniture is this?
Bookcase
Umbrella stand
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An umbrella stand is a storage item, used to hold umbrellas or walking sticks when they are not being used. Keep it in your entryway or mud room.

TV
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Can you tell us what this is called?
TV stand
Cupboard
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A TV stand is a cabinet on which a television is placed. It is also used to store electronics and accessories, such as video games or DVD players.

Shoe rack
Juanma Domínguez/Moment/Getty Images
What is this item called?
Dining table
Shoe rack
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A shoe rack, which may be small or large, is a type of furniture with shelves or brackets, primarily used to store shoes. Sort shoes by color for extra style points.

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Night stand
Flavia Morlachetti/Moment/Getty Images
What is this particular piece of furniture named?
Love seat
Night stand
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A nightstand, night table, bedside table, bedside cabinet or day stand is a small table or cabinet with drawers and/or shelves, typically placed at the side of the bed. It often holds a lamp, and it's a fine place to keep your phone.

Chifforobe
Pavel Å evela via Wiki Commons
Which option best fits this picture?
Chifforobe
Rocking chair
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A chifforobe is a piece of furniture which combines the long hanging space of a wardrobe with a chest of drawers for storing folded clothes. It can also be called a bureau.

Storage chests
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/312641 via Wiki Commons
What name does this piece go by?
Storage chest
Umbrella stand
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A storage chest, also called a coffer or kist, is a rectangular-shaped box with four sides and a removable lid, in which various items are stored. Some chests are quite ornate and expensive.

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Cellarette
Doug Coldwell via Wiki Commons
Give us the name of this object?
Cellarette
Futon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A cellarette is a small furniture cabinet, available in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs. It is used to hold bottles of alcoholic drinks, such as whiskey and wine.

Chaise longue
Mark Klotz/Moment/Getty Images
Can you match this furniture's name to its picture?
Changing table
Chaise lounge
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A chaise lounge is an upholstered sofa which is long enough to support the legs. A chaise lounge usually has a back and arm support only one one side. It also refers to any long, reclining chair, such as a deck chair.

Ottoman
Daniela Duncan/Moment/Getty Images
Which option best matches the picture shown?
Ottoman
Entertainment center
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An ottoman is a low, upholstered seat or footstool, which has no back or arms. It is sometimes used as storage, with the seat hinged to form a lid.

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Grandfather clock
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Tell us what this is supposed to be?
Armoire
Grandfather clock
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A grandfather clock is a tall (6-8 feet), weight-driven pendulum clock, which usually has a decorative wooden case. This sort of clock is often destined to become a family heirloom.

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