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Bentwood — is a term used to describe furniture made by steaming wood, bending it, and letting it harden into curved shapes and patterns, and is most often used in the production of rocking chairs, cafe chairs, and other light furniture. The process was… … Wikipedia
bentwood — [bent′wo͞od΄] adj. designating furniture made of wood permanently bent into various forms by heat, moisture, and pressure … English World dictionary
bentwood — adjective Date: 1862 made of wood that is bent rather than cut into shape < bentwood furniture > • bentwood noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
bentwood — /bent wood /, n. 1. wood steamed and bent for use in furniture. 2. an article of furniture made of bentwood. adj. 3. of or pertaining to furniture made principally of pieces of wood of circular or oval section, steamed, bent, and screwed together … Universalium
bentwood — /ˈbɛntwʊd/ (say bentwood) noun 1. wood steamed and bent for use in furniture. –adjective 2. of or denoting such furniture …
Bentwood Olive Grove Accommodation — (Greenough,Австралия) Категория отеля … Каталог отелей
Bentwood Inn — (Wilson,США) Категория отеля: 4 звездочный отель Адрес: 4250 Raven Haven, Wilson, WY 83001, США … Каталог отелей
bentwood furniture — Type of furniture made of wooden rods bent into shape after being heated with steam. The method was used on the 18th century Windsor chair, but its principal exponent was Michael Thonet, who exploited its possibilities in the 1840s. His bentwood… … Universalium
bentwood chair — /bɛntwʊd ˈtʃɛə/ (say bentwood chair) noun a chair in which the frame is composed of pieces of wood bent to shape …
bentwood — n. wood that has been bent using heat and pressure (used for making furniture) … English contemporary dictionary
