| Nailheads: Decorative brass nails attaching fabric or leather to a frame, thereby outlining its design elements. Nailhead trim is often applied along the arms and backs of upholstered pieces such as sofas. Nap: A fabric with a texture or design that runs on one direction such as corduroy and velvet. Natural Finish: A transparent finish that doesn’t seriously alter the original grain or color of the natural wood. Natural finishes are usually applied with oils, varnishes, and or similar materials. Natural Grain Leather: A leather with an unaltered grain. Neo-Classic (or Neoclassicism): A design style that’s elegant and simple, with motifs borrowed from ancient Rome and Greece. This style was widely popular during late 1700’s through the 1800’s and relates to the Sheraton, Hepplewhite, Empire and Federal periods. Neo-Gothic: Revivals of aspects of Gothic detailing, which took place in the 1700’s and 1800’s. These aspects included Gothic arches and tracery applied to rococo furniture. Later Neo-Gothic styles applied Gothic ornamentation to neoclassical forms. Nesting Tables: Tables of varying sizes stored one under the other, normally consisting of a set of three. Neutral Color: Colors such as white, black, gray and tan, that easily blend with other colors. Niche: A recess in a wall for displaying a sculpture or other accessory. Night Stand: A small, low table or cabinet with drawers that sits by a bed. Nubuck Leather: A top-grain, aniline dyed leather that’s buffed to create a soft nap. Nubuck leathers are especially vulnerable to stains even if treated with a stain protection product. Not recommend for use where spills are likely to occur. Nylon: A synthetic yarn derived from polymers. Nylon is famous for its excellent wearability. |
