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KD - "Knocked Down" - Term applied to furniture that must be assembled upon delivery.

Kiln-Dried - Wood that has been dried a huge Kiln at tremendous temperatures to reduce the moisture found in that lumber to a certain predetermined percentage.
Lacquer - A clear, protective substance applied as a topcoat to furnishings.

Ladder Back Chairs - A dining or occasional chair with wide horizontal back slats resembling a ladder.

Laminate - The binding of a thin piece of material (wood, melamine, etc) to another material.

Lattice - Carved, crisscross cutout wood pattern found in a variety of furniture pieces.

Lazy Susan - A revolving tray or stand of wood or metal.

Leather - Hide of an animal used in home furnishings a variety of ways.

Lectus - A daybed or reclining sofa with Roman influences.

Lifestyle - A relatively new term to the industry that describes an "individual expression of life"; tends to be casual in nature and simple in design.

Louis VIX and XV - French designs of an extremely ornate character utilizing rich fabrics and an abundance of carving and gilding.

Loveseat - Small sofa designed to accommodate 2 people.

Lyre Back - Chairs whose splats resemble a harp.