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

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A built-in wall-mounted bookcase

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

In contract furniture specification, 'COM' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Customer's Own Material

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Mortise and tenon joint

Answer

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.

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