modern furniture

collocation in English

meaningsofmodernandfurniture

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modern
adjective
uk
/ˈmɒd.ən/us
/ˈmɑː.dɚn/
designed and made using the most recent ideas ...
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furniture
noun[U]
uk
/ˈfɜː.nɪ.tʃər/us
/ˈfɝː.nɪ.tʃɚ/
things such as chairs, tables, beds, cupboards, etc. that are put into a house or other building to make it suitable and comfortable for living or ...
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(Definition ofmodernandfurniturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Within the home, one was enjoined to installmodernfurnitureand lighting (including the all-important lampshade) and to decorate the room with wallpaper.
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This is also one of the reasons why the propaganda for functionalmodernfurniturewas initially not very successful.
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Modernfurniture, modern synthetic fibres are also the subject of investigations.
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Can we not have exhibitions which go on tour and bring our bestmodernfurnitureround our smaller towns and villages.
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In that way we shall give the various designers ofmodernfurniturea chance to show what they can do.
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In arguing for better fire resistance inmodernfurniture, firemen emphasise the challenge that they now face.
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Is it the original cost ofmodernfurniture, less so much depreciation?
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Mostmodernfurniture, especially kitchen furniture, being made of chipboard, was good for nothing but throwing out once water got into it.
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Again muchmodernfurnitureis also made of polyurethane materials that produce other toxic fumes, and furniture is likely to burn before ceilings.
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That conclusion came as no surprise to thousands of firemen who had already faced the effects ofmodernfurniturefires, not under controlled laboratory conditions but in people's front rooms.
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Apartment amenities include high speed internet, cable, in-unit washer/dryer, stainless steel kitchen appliances, private bathrooms, andmodernfurniture.
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Suite rooms withmodernfurnitureand separate study room are also available.
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In 1956, he designed and manufactured simple andmodernfurniture.
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The library is well furnished withmodernfurnitureand fixtures.
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Modernfurnituremaking, however, tends to rely upon a combination of engineered woods and solid woods in frame making.
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In 1953, the municipality had both classrooms equipped withmodernfurniture.
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The classrooms are equipped withmodernfurnitureand fittings and an interactive white board for teaching and learning.
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They may not all have glazed windows, hot water ormodernfurniture, but they have dignity and a friendly atmosphere.
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The north transept is today used as the church vestry room, and the south transept a meeting room withmodernfurniture.
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