BDSM Lexicon · Humiliation & objectification

Piece of furniture

In BDSM, a piece of furniture - or human furniture - is a person who is temporarily used as a living object - for example, as a table, stool, footstool, or stand - to explore power, objectification, and surrender. The submissive fulfills the role of a functional object within a ritual or session, often as an expression of absolute obedience and silent servitude.

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Related terms

• Human furniture
• Judas seat
• Smotherbox
• D-ring
• Sling

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