如何描述一件家具

“描述一件家具”是很多同学头疼的一个卡片。除了在课堂上讲解的八仙桌之外，再给大家提供一个参考：五斗柜。

常用家具名称 （The names of furniture）

armoire 大衣橱                        dresser 梳妆台

nightstand 床头几                      hat and coat stand 衣帽架

dining table 餐桌                       kitchen table 餐桌

barstool 酒吧凳                        sideboard 餐具柜

coffee table 咖啡桌                     end table 茶几

gate-leg table 折叠桌                   bench 长凳

easy chair 轻便椅                      folding chair 折叠椅

armchair 扶手椅                       daybed 坐卧两用长椅

rotary chair 转椅                       stool 圆凳

round-back armchair 圆靠背椅            rocking chair 摇椅

recliner 躺椅                           sofa 沙发

couch 长沙发                          divan （无扶手靠背的）长沙发椅

TV stand 电视柜                        TV cart with lattice  (带有格子)的电视柜

china cabinet 瓷器柜                    bunk bed （配有梯子的）双层床

shoe rack 鞋架

writing desk 写字台                     bookcase 书柜

filling cabinet 档案柜                    chest of drawers 五斗柜

I’ve got a large chest of drawers in my living room. To my mind, if there ever was a multi-purpose piece of furniture, a chest of drawers is it!

I bought it two years ago when I picked up furniture for my new flat. I was attracted by its distinct grain pattern at the first sight at the furniture store. It’s made of solid cherry wood with authentic hand carvings. It’s short and wide with lots of drawers side by side. What appeals to me most is its bronze handles. The classical trend matches my flat’s style perfectly.

The chest of drawers is put in my living room. On the outside it’s an interesting piece that occupies a corner. On the inside it’s a great storage space. It provides lots of extra storage space right in my living space. It’s large enough to hold a whole season of clothes and also hide some hobby items. And its top is a great place to display plants. Not only functional, the piece of furniture is quite decorative. It enhances my living room and attracts guests’ eyes.

The chest of drawers is easy to move from room to room and useful in every place I put it.