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Oak: This is a strong, durable wood that has been extensively used in
country furniture. Its colour can vary from yellow to dark brown and can
age to silvery white. It was very popular in Victorian furniture and was
often limed when used in architecture.
Occasional Furniture: A generic term for small portable pieces of
furniture, such as side tables, coffee tables and magazine racks.
Oriental lacquer: A traditional finish for wood perfected in Japan
centuries ago. It is a complicated process of refining tree resin. Once the
layers of black sticky sap have cured, the end result is a strong yet
flexible protection, which can then be decorated.
Ottoman: A bench with an upholstered seat, which when lifted reveals
storage space for linen.
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