Furnisher

/ˈfɜrnɪʃər/ noun

Definition

A person or company that furnishes, supplies, or provides furniture, equipment, or other goods.

Etymology

From furnish (Old French fournir meaning 'to provide' or 'equip') + the agent suffix -er, creating the term for someone who supplies furnishings or equipment.

Kelly Says

In 18th-century London, furnishers were like today's interior designers crossed with supply chain managers—they'd work with wealthy clients to source materials from across Europe and coordinate elaborate room designs.

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