chairbacks
Where shoulders rest
Chairbacks are the upright portions of chairs that support the sitter's back.
The term appears in furniture descriptions, upholstery contexts, and dining set specifications: The chairbacks were carved with an intricate floral pattern.
Chairback also describes items designed to hang over or attach to this part of a chair: a chairback cover, a chairback organizer.
Of the lower spine
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- postureBody position, alignment
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- stabilityResistance to displacement
bracing · framework · base · slats · spindles · splat · backrest · cushion
Rotating rods for thread
- slatsThin flat strips
- splatWet striking sound
- ladderbackChair with horizontal back rails
- caningStriking with a rod
wicker · rattan · carved · bentwood · pressed · openwork · fretwork · scrollwork
At right angles groundward
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- straightNot curved or crooked
- rigidUnable to bend
- sturdySolidly built, durable
frame · joints · rails · stiles · crossbar · stretcher · posts · dowels
Of the lower spine
- adjustableAble to be changed
- reclineLie back at ease
- tiltAngular deviation from level
- heightVertical extent upward
angle · curvature · contour · flexibility · breathable · mesh · headrest · alignment
lumbar
Of the lower spine
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- postureBody position, alignment
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
stability · bracing · framework · base · slats · spindles · splat · backrest · cushion · padding
spindles
Rotating rods for thread
- slatsThin flat strips
- splatWet striking sound
- ladderbackChair with horizontal back rails
caning · wicker · rattan · carved · bentwood · pressed · openwork · fretwork · scrollwork · medallion
vertical
At right angles groundward
sturdy · frame · joints · rails · stiles · crossbar · stretcher · posts · dowels · mortise
lumbar
Of the lower spine
- adjustableAble to be changed
- reclineLie back at ease
- tiltAngular deviation from level
height · angle · curvature · contour · flexibility · breathable · mesh · headrest · alignment · seated
cushioned
Made softer or gentler
supportive · contoured · molded · breathable · fabric · leather · velvet · foam · stuffing · quilted