IS 4415:1974 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for glossary of terms relating to wooden furniture and fixtures. This standard provides a comprehensive glossary of terms and definitions relating to wooden furniture and built-in fixtures. It serves to standardize the nomenclature used by architects, interior designers, and manufacturers to eliminate ambiguity in trade and specification.
Glossary of terms relating to wooden furniture and fixtures
BIM-relevant code. See the BIM Hub for ISO 19650, IFC, and LOD/LOIN frameworks used alongside it.
| Parameter | IS Value | International | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veneer | A thin sheet or layer of wood, generally of uniform thickness, obtained by slicing or peeling. | Thin layer or sheet of wood of uniform thickness produced by peeling, slicing or sawing. | ISO 19932-1:2013 |
| Plywood | An assembled product made of plies and adhesives, the grain of adjacent plies being usually at right angles. | Wood-based panel consisting of an assembly of veneers, joined by an adhesive, with the direction of the grain in adjacent layers usually at right angles. | ISO 24494:2020 |
| Carcase (Carcass) | The main body or framework of a piece of furniture, for example, a cabinet or a wardrobe, without doors or fittings. | Main body of an item of storage furniture, without doors, drawers, shelves or back panel. | ISO 19932-1:2013 |
| Stile | The outer vertical member of a framing. | Vertical member of a frame. | ISO 19932-1:2013 |
| Rail | A horizontal member of a framing. | Horizontal member of a frame. | ISO 19932-1:2013 |
| Lipping | A strip of wood or other material applied to the edge of a board or panel for protection or decoration. | Strip of solid wood or wood-based material fixed to the edge of a core. | ISO 19932-1:2013 |
| Particleboard | A sheet material manufactured from small pieces of wood or other ligno-cellulosic materials agglomerated by use of an organic binder together with one or more of the following agents: heat, pressure, moisture, a catalyst, etc. | Panel material manufactured under pressure and heat from particles of wood or other lignocellulosic materials with the addition of an adhesive. | ISO 19932-1:2013 |