Furniture

Around the house in Italy, knowing the right word for each piece of furniture makes everyday conversations much easier. This Italian furniture vocabulary quiz tests five essential words three ways: translation matching, fill-in-the-blank sentences, and full sentence translation.

The word scrivania comes from the Italian verb scrivere, meaning to write, so it literally means a writing surface. Unlike tavolo, which refers to any general-purpose table, scrivania always means a dedicated work desk, often fitted with drawers.