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What characteristics define quality furniture?
The simplest approach to seeing the difference between high and low quality is to take a good look at an old piece of furniture and something newer. Even "junk" furniture until the mid-20th century often had machine dovetailed joints in drawers and were built of solid wood. Lesser pieces were often veneered over solid wood. (Veneer is not necessarily an indication of poor quality, however. It's a wood crafting technique that has been around for centuries and allows craftsmen to create beautifully designed grain patterns or inlays not achievable any other way.) Finer pieces were carefully custom-built by master joiners and cabinet makers out of kiln-dried, hardwood boards. What survives today is a testament to craftsmanship and the longevity of straight, old-growth wood.
Defining wood furniture quality
To get the most you can for the money, the following table should help you compare the relative differences between today's levels of wood furniture:
Quality Level - High
Construction
Materials
Performance and other characteristics
Quality Level - Medium
Construction
Materials
Performance and other characteristics
Quality Level - Low
Construction
Materials
Performance and other characteristics
The level of quality you choose depends on how you expect to use the piece and whether you expect to keep it for the rest of your life. Before spending large amounts of money on new furniture from retailers, do a little research on their construction methods, materials, and overall performance as well as business practices and environmental record. Remember, in this day and age price is no longer an indication of quality. Doing a little research will help you make the right decision on a piece that will bring you happiness for years to come.
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