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Lacquer. A Chinese and Japanese process of coating with many layers of varnish.
Ladder back. A chair back of the Chippendale period, with horizontal carved or sawed pieces across the back.
Low-boy. A dressing-table, made to go with a high-boy.
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Marquetry. Inlay in different woods.
Mortise. The form cut in a piece of wood to receive the tenon, to form a joint.
Mounts. The metal handles, escutcheons, or ornaments fastened upon a piece of furniture.
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