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FURNITURE DESIGNER [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stage scenery designer
1, record 1, English, stage%20scenery%20designer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A stage scenery designer is responsible for creating the physical surroundings in which a stage play, concert, dance recital or exhibit takes place. The backdrop, furniture, props and accessories that make up a set are all part of the scenery design. 1, record 1, English, - stage%20scenery%20designer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- concepteur de décors de scène
1, record 1, French, concepteur%20de%20d%C3%A9cors%20de%20sc%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- conceptrice de décors de scène 2, record 1, French, conceptrice%20de%20d%C3%A9cors%20de%20sc%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Industrial Design
- Furniture (Various)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- furniture designer
1, record 2, English, furniture%20designer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A furniture designer is a profession that can include both artistic flair and in-depth understanding of industrial function in conceiving and introducing designs. Employers of furniture designers may use them in wide roles; for instance, a home furnishings company may employ a furniture designer to create furniture with creative and decorative elements for homeowners. Some designers also work for furniture companies which create chairs and desks for classrooms or office/cubicle use. In this latter case, furniture designers are tasked with seeking function over form. 2, record 2, English, - furniture%20designer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Dessin industriel
- Mobilier divers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dessinateur de meubles
1, record 2, French, dessinateur%20de%20meubles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dessinatrice de meubles 2, record 2, French, dessinatrice%20de%20meubles
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principales fonctions : dessiner les meubles sur mesure ainsi que les mobiliers standards [...]; participer à la conception de nouveaux produits; déterminer la nomenclature des produits et les matériaux requis; préparer les soumissions pour le département des ventes; [effectuer la] mise en page des documents pour présentation aux clients. 3, record 2, French, - dessinateur%20de%20meubles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-06-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Furniture (Various)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- side chair
1, record 3, English, side%20chair
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The design of a side chair is fairly basic, but incredibly flexible. In order to be considered a true side chair, the chair need only be armless and have a straight back. Beyond that, a furniture designer has a great deal of licence when putting a side chair together. 2, record 3, English, - side%20chair
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier divers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chaise d'appoint
1, record 3, French, chaise%20d%27appoint
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Interior Design (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- interior design technician
1, record 4, English, interior%20design%20technician
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Interior design technicians work with interior designers and assist the interior designer with their projects. This can involve choosing decor or furniture for the space and getting work permits if necessary. 2, record 4, English, - interior%20design%20technician
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Architecture d'intérieurs (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- technicien en aménagement d'intérieurs
1, record 4, French, technicien%20en%20am%C3%A9nagement%20d%27int%C3%A9rieurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- technicienne en aménagement d'intérieurs 1, record 4, French, technicienne%20en%20am%C3%A9nagement%20d%27int%C3%A9rieurs
correct, feminine noun
- technicien en design d'intérieurs 1, record 4, French, technicien%20en%20design%20d%27int%C3%A9rieurs
correct, masculine noun
- technicienne en design d'intérieurs 1, record 4, French, technicienne%20en%20design%20d%27int%C3%A9rieurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-01-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Interior Design (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- interior designer
1, record 5, English, interior%20designer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- interior architect 2, record 5, English, interior%20architect
- space cadet 3, record 5, English, space%20cadet
see observation, jargon
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who specializes in interior design. 4, record 5, English, - interior%20designer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clear and attractive graphics are frequently a vital part of nonresidential interiors such as airports, hospitals, and schools. The interior designer is concerned with all aspects of how a space looks and functions. He may also choose to design particular components of the interior himself, such as furniture or graphics or he may choose readily available items from a wide variety of manufacturers’ and designers’ ranges. 5, record 5, English, - interior%20designer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
space cadet: Architects’ slang for interiors specialists. 3, record 5, English, - interior%20designer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Interior decoration is an important part of interior design, and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, though strictly the designer is concerned with larger concepts and the overall organization of space; the decorator works to select the best fabrics, furniture, colours, and accessory furnishing to enhance the entire interior space. 5, record 5, English, - interior%20designer
Record 5, Key term(s)
- interiors specialist
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Architecture d'intérieurs (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- architecte d'intérieur
1, record 5, French, architecte%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui, dans l'aménagement d'un local, est chargée d'organiser l'espace intérieur délimité par l'architecte, pour tout ce qui concerne le second œuvre. 2, record 5, French, - architecte%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il faut distinguer l'«architecture d'intérieur» de ce qu'on nomme communément «décoration». Dans l'acception courante, ce dernier terme signifie une activité dont le but est moins celui d'organiser que d'«embellir» les espaces intérieurs, de leur donner du «caractère» ou du «style» [...] En ce sens, bien souvent, l'architecture d'intérieur se confond avec la décoration [...] L'architecte d'intérieur se substitue en quelque sorte au client pour lui proposer un véritable «art de vivre». 3, record 5, French, - architecte%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Interior Decorations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- interior design
1, record 6, English, interior%20design
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- interior decoration 2, record 6, English, interior%20decoration
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Interior design. Detailed design of all decoration, applied fittings, and furnishings. 1, record 6, English, - interior%20design
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Interior decoration is an important part of interior design, and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, though strictly the designer is concerned with larger concepts and the overall organization of space, [whereas] the decorator works to select the best fabrics, furniture, colours and accessory furnishings to enhance the entire interior space. 2, record 6, English, - interior%20design
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Décoration intérieure
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- décoration intérieure
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9coration%20int%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- décoration d'intérieur 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9coration%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aménagement d'un espace intérieur par le jeu des matériaux, des couleurs et de la lumière, en vue d'un type de vie donné (privé, professionnel ou public) et en fonction des techniques et de normes esthétiques. 3, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9coration%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record 6, Key term(s)
- aménagement intérieur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-02-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Architectural Design
- Computer Display Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- overlapping 1, record 7, English, overlapping
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term obtained from a designer working for the company LBC, specialists in office design and furniture. 1, record 7, English, - overlapping
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Conception architecturale
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- superposition
1, record 7, French, superposition
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Assurer la modulation des plans verticaux pour éviter la monotonie par l'utilisation d'avancées ("recesses"), de retraits, de superpositions et d'alternance de plans ou de changements d'angles. 1, record 7, French, - superposition
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conception assistée par ordinateur de plans d'aménagement. P. ex., on voit d'abord à l'écran le plan général de la pièce, puis apparaissent un à un les divers éléments qui composeront l'ensemble : cloisons, éléments d'éclairage, pièces de mobilier, etc.). 2, record 7, French, - superposition
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Selon la spécialiste que nous avons consultée, on appelle en anglais l'opération qui consiste à superposer les différentes «couches» qui apparaissent successivement à l'écran de l'ordinateur «layers overlapping. You overlap layers». 2, record 7, French, - superposition
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-01-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Interior Design (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- interior design
1, record 8, English, interior%20design
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- interior architecture 2, record 8, English, interior%20architecture
correct
- indoor architecture 3, record 8, English, indoor%20architecture
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The conscious planning and design of man-made spaces, a part of environmental design and closely related to architecture. 4, record 8, English, - interior%20design
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Interior design is devoted to the organization and enhancement of interior spaces to create a harmonious and appropriate environment for the human activities to be pursued in those spaces. 4, record 8, English, - interior%20design
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Interior decoration is an important part of interior design, and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, though strictly the designer is concerned with larger concepts and the overall organization of space, [whereas] the decorator works to select the best fabrics, furniture, colours, and accessory furnishings to enhance the entire interior space. 4, record 8, English, - interior%20design
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Architecture d'intérieurs (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- architecture intérieure
1, record 8, French, architecture%20int%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- architecture d'intérieur 2, record 8, French, architecture%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
- aménagement intérieur 3, record 8, French, am%C3%A9nagement%20int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
- design d'intérieur 3, record 8, French, design%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
- conception intérieure 3, record 8, French, conception%20int%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Art d'organiser, d'édifier et de répartir les surfaces, les volumes et les équipements à l'intérieur d'une construction. 4, record 8, French, - architecture%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même si l'architecte est le seul responsable de la construction, le conseil du décorateur permettra souvent de mieux situer l'homme et sa famille dans l'habitation, de préciser l'architecture intérieure, l'équipement mobilier [...] de choisir les matériaux et les coloris, de définir l'éclairage, etc. 5, record 8, French, - architecture%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le barême du décorateur [...] est établi par le C.A.I.M. (syndicat national des créateurs d'architecture intérieure et de modèles). 5, record 8, French, - architecture%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il faut distinguer l'«architecture d'intérieur» de ce qu'on nomme communément «décoration». Dans l'acception courante, ce dernier terme signifie une activité dont le but est moins celui d'organiser que d'«embellir» les espaces intérieurs, de leur donner du «caractère» ou du «style». [...] En ce sens, bien souvent, l'architecture d'intérieur se confond avec la décoration. [...] 6, record 8, French, - architecture%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño de interiores (Generalidades)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- arquitectura de interiores
1, record 8, Spanish, arquitectura%20de%20interiores
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-11-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Types of Restaurants
- Restaurant Menus
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- organic eatery
1, record 9, English, organic%20eatery
correct, familiar
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- organic bistro 2, record 9, English, organic%20bistro
correct
- organic cafe 3, record 9, English, organic%20cafe
proposal
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our latest discoveries include a new Chinese vegetarian restaurant in Toronto, an organic eatery in Newmarket, a soy "ice cream" place, Organic Goddess Catering, several new veggie vacation spots, and much more. 4, record 9, English, - organic%20eatery
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A furniture store, an organic bistro, an events designer, a caterer. Domicile is all this in one location. Not only does the shop showcase original pieces of private-label furniture, bedding, lighting and accessories-you can have a delectably organic experience while browsing. 2, record 9, English, - organic%20eatery
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Catégories de restaurants
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bistrot bio
1, record 9, French, bistrot%20bio
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- bistro bio 2, record 9, French, bistro%20bio
correct, masculine noun
- café bio 2, record 9, French, caf%C3%A9%20bio
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est votre café étudiant par excellence pour satisfaire vos besoins en glucide, lipide et protéine [...] En fin de compte, le Café-Bio est un lieu : convivial, splendide, enrichissant, et, où il fait bon d'y entrer pour se détendre paisiblement et se changer les idées! 1, record 9, French, - bistrot%20bio
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bistrot : petit café, petit restaurant sympathique et modeste. 3, record 9, French, - bistrot%20bio
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-02-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Interior Decorations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- interior decorator
1, record 10, English, interior%20decorator
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Interior decoration is an important part of interior design, and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, though strictly the designer is concerned with larger concepts and the overall organization of space, the decorator works to select the best fabrics, furniture, colours, and accessory furnishings to enhance the entire interior space. 2, record 10, English, - interior%20decorator
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Décoration intérieure
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- décorateur d'intérieur
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9corateur%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- décoratrice d'intérieur 1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9coratrice%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
- décorateur d'intérieurs 2, record 10, French, d%C3%A9corateur%20d%27int%C3%A9rieurs
correct, masculine noun
- décoratrice d'intérieurs 3, record 10, French, d%C3%A9coratrice%20d%27int%C3%A9rieurs
correct, feminine noun
- décorateur-ensemblier 4, record 10, French, d%C3%A9corateur%2Densemblier
correct, masculine noun
- décoratrice-ensemblière 1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9coratrice%2Densembli%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- décorateur ensemblier 5, record 10, French, d%C3%A9corateur%20ensemblier
correct, masculine noun
- ensemblier 6, record 10, French, ensemblier
correct, masculine noun
- ensemblière 3, record 10, French, ensembli%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- ensemblier-décorateur 7, record 10, French, ensemblier%2Dd%C3%A9corateur
correct, masculine noun
- ensemblière-décoratrice 3, record 10, French, ensembli%C3%A8re%2Dd%C3%A9coratrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Professionnel de l'ameublement ayant des dispositions artistiques pour concevoir des ensembles décoratifs d'appartements, de locaux commerciaux, de salles de spectacle, par combinaison de facteurs mobiliers et immobiliers. 8, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9corateur%20d%27int%C3%A9rieur
Record 10, Key term(s)
- décoratrice ensemblière
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Decoración interior
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- decorador de interiores
1, record 10, Spanish, decorador%20de%20interiores
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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