FAQ.
Q: What is a “formica dinette”?
A: Formica Dinette is what I was called, before I had a name.
Q: But, what is a “formica dinette”??!
A: Let’s start with “formica”:
Formica (plastic):
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Formica is a brand of composite materials manufactured by the Formica Corporation based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. In common use, the term refers to the company’s classic product, a heat-resistant, wipe-clean, plastic laminate of paper or fabric with melamine resin.
Now let’s look at “dinette”:
Definitions of dinette on the Web:
•A small dining area usually consisting of a table and facing bench seats; it can often be converted into a berth.
www.discoverboating.com/resources/glossary.aspx
•More casual dining pieces, many times used for the Kitchen.
www.bernieandphyls.com/content/glossary.html
•Small-scaled dining furniture with a table and four to six chairs. Originally designed for kitchen use, but also used in small dining areas.
www.eco-furniture.com/guide/furnitureGlossary.php
ETC…
Combine those and you get:
