Possible Clues:

• Furnishing periodical with set of figures
• Piece of furniture makes rare present
• Produce key and fit item of furniture
• Piece of furniture and ring Caliban locates in 'Tempest'?
• At sea, so allocate cabin furniture
• Part-time board member?
• The odd bleat about where tea may be served
• Board not often used
• Board that's only available once in a while?
• Furnishing list of special events?