Splat A chair back having a vertical wood panel in the center. Can resemble a vase of a fiddle. Shield A chair back having a form resembling that o a somewhat heart-shaped medieval shield. Identify decorative features (finial, pediment, reeding, fluting, turning) Finial A finishing ornament for a pediment, post, or spire. Pediment A decorative design detail adapted from architecture and applied to furniture. Reeding Rows of parallel convex beads used to embellish a leg. Fluting Rows of parallel concave beads used to embellish a leg. Turning Decorative spindles formed by turning a piece of wood on a lathe and cutting designs into the wood with a sharp knife as the piece spins. Standard 3: Identify illustrations of chair types. Identify examples of chairs (Windsor, wing, side, arm, ladderback and splatback) Wing A high-backed armchair with side pieces projecting from the back, originally in order to protect the sitter from drafts. Arm A chair with side supports for the arms or elbows. There may or may not be fabric or structure between the support and the seat portion. Side A straight-back chair without arms.
Splatback A chair with a slat of wood in the middle of the back. The splat is an important element of furniture identification since they can be so varied. Windsor A wooden dining chair with a semicircular back supported by upright rods. Ladderback A chair whose back consists of two upright posts connected by horizontal slats. Identify examples of tables (gate-leg and pedestal) Gate-leg A table with one or two drop leaves that are supported when in use by a hinged leg swung out from the frame. Pedestal A table supported by a single central column. Identify upholstered pieces (camelback, Lawson, tuxedo sofas and ottoman) Camelback A sofa with a curved back, typically seen in more traditional styles like Queen Anne, Chippendale, or Federal. Lawson A sofa with a short, squared, overstuffed back and seat cushions; and rolled or squared arms that are lower than the back. Tuxedo A streamlined type of couch with arms the same height as its back. Ottoman A low upholstered seat or footstool without a back or arms that typically serves also as a box; the seat can be hinged to form a lid. Identify case goods (buffet, high boy, secretary, wardrobe/armoire)
Tongue and groove Discuss the characteristics and uses of hardwoods (deciduous trees that lose their leaves: birch, cherry, mahogany, maple, oak, walnut)—more durable and dent resistant, preferred for fine furniture. Discuss the characteristics and uses of soft woods (coniferous cone-bearing trees: cedar, pine, redwood, spruce, cypress, fir)—can develop cracks and dents, less expensive. Discuss and identify the various finishes - the process of embellishing and/or protecting the surface of a wooden material used on case goods Stain - a finish that penetrates wood pores to enhance the natural color or give a different color to wood Varnish - a transparent coating used on wood Discuss the use of manufactured lumber particleboard - made by combining chips of wood with resin and compressing the mixture to form a larger piece of wood plywood - made by laminating thin layers of inexpensive wood together, with the grain of each layer turned 90 degrees veneers - thin sheets layer of finished wood used as a top surface over other less expensive material in case goods Performance Objective 4: Complete a project related to furniture styles and features. STRAND 6 Students will understand the elements of an appropriate visual presentation. Standard 1: Students identify the function of the presentation board A presentation board is a visual representation used to sell the designer’s ideas to a potential client. It will show the following: Colors scheme Design ideas Textures Accessories Fabric choices Furniture choices & layout Standard 2: Use a white or black board Determine materials finishes and color schemes Maintain good balance of positive and negative space All graphics must be squared or rectangular, with straight edges. Label with neat, architectural lettering and/or use an accurate key/legend. Professional boards should have major titles and samples back mounted with 1/8”-1/4” contrasting borders. All pictures (2-D) and samples (3-D) edges must be clean and secured well Use the same background for all mounting. Apply the principles and elements of design effectively in the layout. Performance Objective 5: Students will design a presentation board and description for one or more rooms. (It is suggested students do the FCCLA STAR event scenario for Interior Design Board preparation) Students will apply their knowledge of visual presentation Include a variety of actual 3-D samples that illustrate the completed design. (i.e. wall coverings, floor treatments, window treatments, furniture covering, etc.)