And why do some pieces of furniture have multiple names? Exploring the origins of furniture names can often reveal something about their history. From the Colonial trundle bed to the romantic hope ...

"Throughout history, furniture pieces were given the name of a monarch, such as Queen Anne or Louis XIV, to gain favor and influence," he says. In modern times, naming furniture is just good ...

A previous version of this article misspelled the name of Amy Panos ... an entire home or just looking for a few key pieces, buying furniture is a big — and sometimes overwhelming — task.