CID Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) Flashcards

What does the acronym FF&E stand for in interior design procurement?

Answer: Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment

FF&E stands for Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment — the movable items purchased for a project that are not permanently attached to the building structure.

Which of the following would be classified as a 'fixture' rather than 'furniture' in an FF&E inventory?

Answer: A built-in wall-mounted bookcase

A built-in wall-mounted bookcase is a fixture because it is permanently or semi-permanently attached to the building structure, unlike freestanding furniture.

The term 'casegoods' in furniture specification refers to which category of items?

Answer: Hard-sided storage furniture such as dressers, cabinets, and desks

Casegoods are hard-sided storage and surface furniture — such as dressers, nightstands, armoires, and desks — distinguished from upholstered goods.

In contract furniture specification, 'COM' stands for:

Answer: Customer's Own Material

COM means Customer's Own Material, allowing a client or designer to supply fabric or leather directly to the manufacturer for upholstering furniture outside the standard offerings.

Which wood joinery method is generally considered the strongest for load-bearing furniture construction?

Answer: Mortise and tenon joint

The mortise and tenon joint creates a strong mechanical interlock between components and has been a standard in fine furniture construction for centuries due to its superior strength.

Which document in an FF&E package lists all specified items with manufacturer, model number, finish, quantity, and unit cost?

Answer: FF&E schedule

An FF&E schedule is the comprehensive procurement document cataloging every specified item with all relevant details needed for purchasing, budgeting, and installation coordination.

What is the typical standard seat height for general-purpose dining chairs in residential interiors?

Answer: 17–19 inches

Standard dining chair seat height is 17–19 inches, designed to pair comfortably with standard 29–30 inch dining table heights while allowing feet to rest flat on the floor.