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Mahogany
The aristocrat of cabinet woods; reddish-brown, of medium hardness, great strength, and among the most beautiful for texture, ease of polishing, variety of grain and figure; the central ingredient of the great 18th century school, often referred to as the Age of Mahogany.
| | Malborough
A heavy, straight leg used by Chippendale and others.
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Maple
Hard maple is a strong and elastic wood, wears well and has good shock resisting qualities. It is often used for upholstery frames and for rails and other interior parts of case goods. Bird’s-eye maple is a highly prized stock which is quite rare and is generally reduced to veneers.
| | Marina
A slubby, bulky 100% cotton greige goods.
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Marquetry
Inlay work; decorations formed by patterns of woods,
| | Masking
Temporary covering of areas not to be painted.
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Matelasse
French, meaning to cushion or pad. Hence a quilted surface produced on the loom. A figured or brocaded cloth with a raised pattern.
| | Matte
A flat sheen (with no reflectance) that is ideal for low-traffic areas such as formal dining rooms and master bedrooms. A matte coating hides minor surface imperfections.
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Medallion
A decorative plaque made of wood or metal.
| | Mercerized
A finish used to treat cotton yarn and finished goods to increase luster and, improve strength and dye affinity.
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Metallics
A class of paints that include metal flakes in their composition.
| | Metals,
tals, ivory or tortoise shell sunk into the surfaces of furniture.
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Mildew
A black, brown or gray organic fungus that may grow on surfaces. It most often grows in damp areas with little or no sunlight.
| | Molding
Ornamented or shaped strips, either sunk into or projecting from a surface. Used mostly for decoration.
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Mortise
Hole or slot in wood, into which the tenon or tongue fits; one of the most important joints in woodworking.
| | Msds
An acronym for "Material Safety Data Sheet," an MSDS is a technical bulletin that contains detailed information about the chemicals used to manufacture paint.
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Mud-cracking
Usually, a latex paint failure that looks like cracked mud. It occurs when paint is applied too thick.
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Vertical bar dividing the panes of a traceried window. In furniture, the tracery in glazed doors of bookcases, etc.
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Myrtle
(California and Oregon) Light cream to rich brown with curly grained effect, intricately woven; often used for veneers.
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