hutches

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  4. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
  5. Furnishings (hierarchy name)
  6. furnishings (works)
  7. [furnishings by form or function]
  8. furniture
  9. [furniture by form or function]
  10. [storage and display furniture]
  11. case furniture
  12. hutches
Scope note
Originally a chest or coffer in which things were stored, including a box-like pen in which an animal was confined. Today the term typically refers to a dining room case piece with a surface surmounted by an enclosed cupboard or open shelves, generally resting on either a relatively solid base or taller legs.
hutches
Accepted term: 13-May-2024