There are many essential extras that make up the whole of the gondola.

The the most important are the forcola (oar-lock) and the oar which permits the gondolier to steer the boat.

The ferro on the bow acts as a counterbalance.

Then in order of importance we find the lama da poppa (stern decoration), the paioli (floorboards), the sental (main seat), the panchetti and the careghin (side chairs), the simier (central seat decoration), the puggioli (arm rests), the cushions and other various adobes..