Commode. A chest of drawers.
Console table. One to be placed below a looking-glass, sometimes with a glass between the back legs.
Court or Press cupboard. A very early cupboard with doors and drawers below and a smaller cupboard above, the top being supported by heavy turned columns at the corners.
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Day bed or Chaise longue. A long narrow seat used as a couch or settee, usually with four legs upon each side, and a chair back at the head.
Dentils. An architectural ornament made of a series of small detached cubes.
Desk. A piece of furniture with conveniences for writing.
Desk box. A box similar to a Bible box, made to hold books or papers.
Diaper. A small pattern or design, repeated indefinitely on a surface.