1. Acid Etching:
The process of etching the surface of glass with hydrofluoric acid. Acid-etched decoration is produced by covering the glass with an acid-resistant substance such as wax, through which the design is scratched. A mixture of dilute hydrofluoric acid and potassium fluoride is then applied to etch the exposed areas of glass.
Submitted on Monday, January 07, 2008 11:02:00 PM

2. Angle Lamp-The trade name for a lamp manufactured by The Angle Manufacturing Company designed to eliminate the undershadow produced by most lamps. The burners were set at an angle and were fitted with bowl shaped elbows topped with conical chimney-shades.
Submitted on Friday, March 09, 2007 11:02:00 PM

3. Annealing:-The process of slowly cooling a completed object in an auxiliary part of the glass furnace, or in a separate furnace. This is an integral part of glassmaking because if a hot glass object is allowed to cool too quickly, it will be highly strained by the time it reaches room temperature; indeed, it may break as it cools.
Submitted on Friday, October 05, 2007 11:02:00 PM

4. Annealing Crack:A defect that occurs during the glass manufacturing process (during cooling) and generally results in a fine, hairline crack. Often, the crack does not go through the glass.
Submitted on Thursday, January 03, 2008 11:02:00 PM

5. Argand:
The burner type designed by Ami Argand which employs a circular wick held between to concentric metal tubes and uses a chimney and improved air flow design to produce a brighter, more efficient flame. Also refers to the early style of lamp using the Argand principle with a centrally located oil fount feeding the burner that is mounted on an arm away from the fount. The more recent student lamp is a revival of this early design.
Submitted on Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:02:00 PM

6. Arm Chair
An arm chair is a chair with either open or upholstered seat, back, and arms. Because the designs of arm chairs can differ greatly, an arm chair can be big and overstuffed or fine and delicate.
Submitted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 11:02:00 PM

7. Armoire
An armoire is a tall cabinet, usually with drawers, shelves, and doors, used for storing clothes or household items.
Submitted on Friday, August 31, 2007 11:02:00 PM

8. ASID:
A.S.I.D. is the abbreviation for the American Society of Interior Designers, the largest professional organization for interior designers in the world. It sets guidelines for professionalism and ethics for its members and offers training and workshops for members and prospective members.
Submitted on Saturday, October 07, 2006 11:02:00 PM

9. Astral:
A lamp style employing an Argand burner and characterized by air intake holes near the base of the fount. Usually all metal lamps with pear-shaped founts and bases that often include marble or other stone.
Submitted on Monday, July 17, 2006 11:02:00 PM

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