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Interior Design Glossary

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sconce
An electric lamp or candlestick fixture attached to a wall. Also called girandole.

 

 

shoji screen
A room dividing, translucent wood-framed screen with rice paper panels. Used as a standing art element, for privacy, or to define space.

 

 

sisal
Strong fiber from sisal leaves used to create floor coverings.

 

 

slipper chair
Used in bedrooms or small rooms, this is a small, armless, high-backed, short-legged upholstered chair.






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