Furniture Vocabulary Quiz
12 questions on furniture terms: wardrobe, drawer, upholstery, cupboard and household pieces. B1–B2 level.
Furniture Vocabulary — FAQ
A wardrobe is a tall, freestanding cupboard used mainly for storing and hanging clothes. It usually has a rail for hangers and may also include shelves or drawers. In American English it is often called a closet when built into the wall.
A drawer is a box-like storage compartment that slides in and out of a piece of furniture, such as a desk, chest or kitchen unit. Drawers are useful for keeping smaller items tidy and out of sight.
Upholstery is the soft, padded covering on furniture such as sofas and armchairs, including the fabric, padding and springs. It makes seats comfortable and can be replaced or re-covered when it wears out.
A cupboard is a piece of furniture or a built-in unit with shelves and doors, used to store things such as crockery, food or household items. Kitchens and bedrooms often have several cupboards for organised storage.
A sofa is a long, padded seat designed for two or more people, while an armchair is a single, padded chair with supports for the arms. Both are common pieces of seating in a living room.
A chest of drawers is a piece of bedroom furniture made up of several stacked drawers in a frame. It is used to store folded clothes and other items neatly, and usually stands against a wall.
A bookcase is a piece of furniture made up of horizontal shelves, used mainly for storing and displaying books. Some bookcases are open, while others have glass or solid doors to protect the contents from dust.
A coffee table is a low table usually placed in front of a sofa in a living room. People use it to hold drinks, books, magazines or a remote control, and it is often a central feature of the seating area.
A bedside table, sometimes called a nightstand, is a small table placed next to a bed. It typically holds a lamp, a glass of water, a book or a phone, keeping useful items within easy reach at night.
Furniture is commonly made from wood, which can be solid or made into boards such as plywood and chipboard. Other materials include metal, glass, plastic and fabric. The choice affects how strong, heavy and expensive a piece is.