About Fine Furniture

What determines quality?

Wood Furniture
Solid wood furniture - Exposed parts are made of the same species of all natural wood, with no other materials included, such as plywood or particle board.

Veneer furniture - Thin layers of wood glued together with the grain at right angles over a thick core. This crisscross design reduces the chances of splitting or cracking. Plus, the glue is the same strong, waterproof adhesive used in aircraft and marine construction, so the end result is actually stronger than the natural wood.

Construction - The highest quality joinery utilizes durable interlocking dovetails. There are three types of dovetail joints: open, concealed and notched. Mortise-and-tenon joints are common in chairs, chests and dressers, while tongue and groove joints work well for flat surfaces.

Upholstery
Fabrics - All fabrics are made from fibers, either natural or synthetic, or a combination of both. Natural fibers have long been valued for their "hand" or feel, while synthetic fibers are known for their durability and stain resistance. However, technological advances in fabric protectants have increased the wear and stain resistance of natural fabrics, while advances in yarn-making now produce softer, more comfortable synthetic upholsteries.

Frames - Better quality frames are made of kiln-dried hardwood with joints that are double- or triple- doweled, corner-blocked, glued and screwed for superior support.

Spring system - The spring system should provide firm, comfortable support. Coil springs are preferable, and in the best construction, they are tied to the frame by hand in eight different places to achieve the most uniform support. The "marshall unit" is another high-quality cushion which has a center of coil springs sewn into pockets and then attached.

Quality ensures product integrity that endures

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