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FURNITURE FINISH [5 records]

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Record 1 2017-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Furniture (Various)
Universal entry(ies)
9534
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Furniture finishers finish new wood or metal furniture to specified colour and finish. They are employed in furniture manufacturing plants, retail furniture stores or refinishing and repair shops. Furniture refinishers refinish repaired, used or old furniture. They are employed in furniture refinishing and repair shops or they may be self-employed.

OBS

9534: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Mobilier divers
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
9534
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Les finisseurs de meubles vernissent les nouveaux meubles en bois ou en métal en leur donnant la teinte et le vernis spécifiés. Ils travaillent dans des usines de fabrication de meubles, des magasins de meubles ou dans des ateliers de finition et de réparation de meubles. Les restaurateurs de meubles refinissent les meubles réparés, usés ou vieillis. Ils travaillent dans des ateliers de finition ou de réparation de meubles ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes.

OBS

9534 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Drafting and Tools
  • Architectural Design
  • Interior Design (General)
DEF

A drawing which specifies the scope and location of furniture and equipment. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

furnishings : Curtains, carpets, furniture and similar soft and/or movable items that finish a place for people's use.

OBS

furnishing plan: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dessin architectural et instruments
  • Conception architecturale
  • Architecture d'intérieurs (Généralités)
DEF

Dessin spécifiant l'étendue et l'emplacement des meubles et des équipements. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

CONT

Ensemblier. Exécute des dessins de décoration intérieure et établit des plans d'ameublement de maisons, d'édifices publics, de bateaux et d'autres lieux.

OBS

plan d'ameublement : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trimming and Embroidery
DEF

A strip of material, often folded over a cord, placed at the edge or seam of a garment, cushion, etc. to reinforce or trim it.

CONT

In applying the finish fabric there are many places where welt is used. The purpose of the welt is to give a finished look to seams and edges. There is no structural advantage in using welt; it is purely decorative. Most furniture has the welt made of the same fabric as the cover. However, in some cases the welt may be made of a contrasting color for a striking effect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Passementerie et broderie
DEF

Ruban de tissu, en textile enduit ou en cuir, enroulé autour d'un cordonnet et cousu pour former un bourrelet à l'endroit où les panneaux de recouvrement se rencontrent. Élément décoratif.

Spanish

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Record 4 1996-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Man-Made Construction Materials
  • Plastic Materials
  • Cabinetmaking
CONT

Furniture finish arborite.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de construction artificiels
  • Matières plastiques
  • Ébénisterie
DEF

Dont l'aspect satisfait les besoins de l'industrie du meuble.

CONT

Arborite fini ébénisterie.

Spanish

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Record 5 1993-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Finishing
DEF

Technique for repairing scratched and alligatored surfaces in shellac and lacquer finishes by saturating the surface with denatured alcohol until the old finish melts.(Furniture Repair and Restoration, 1981).

CONT

Reamalgamation... is the cure for a lacquer finish that has blushed, crazed or cracked.(The Furniture Doctor, 1983, p. 26).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finition du bois
DEF

Technique qui consiste à diluer la surface de la pellicule et à retoucher l'éraflure avec la laque ainsi diluée, considérée comme une excellente méthode. (Manuel complet de l'ameublement, 1978).

Spanish

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