Ogee: A decorative S-shaped molding.

Ogee Bracket Foot: A foot commonly used on Chippendale case pieces, which features a double-curved leg that wraps around two sides of the piece.

Olefin: A synthetic fiber derived from a hydrocarbon source. Olefin is famous for its strength and stain resistance.

Opaque: Applies to any material that does not allow light to pass through (i.e. non-transparent).

Open Stock: Individual pieces from a furniture grouping that are sold separately.

Ottoman: A low upholstered footstool or seat without arms or back.

Outdoor Lighting: Term typically refers to any hardwired, low-voltage or solar powered lighting that is used for illuminating outdoor areas such as walkways, patios, driveways, etc.

Oval Back: The shape of a chair back that's often associated with Hepplewhite designs.

Overlay: A decorative trim piece applied to a flat surface.

Overstuffed Furniture: Upholstered pieces in which the frame is completely and deeply covered by the upholstery with little or no exposed woodwork.

Oxbow: The opposite of a serpentine-curve, they somewhat resemble the curve of an oxbow and are used on the fronts of case pieces.