The popularity of wooden furniture endures because it’s practical, long
lasting and can be beautifully carved and crafted. Clearly, no other material
offers so much. But if the closest you come to woodworking is sharpening a
pencil, how can you be sure of what you’re buying?
Start with the basics. The structural integrity of wooden furniture comes from
the legs and frame that support the weight of a piece. A properly built chair,
table or cabinet will not rack or twist when you lift it from one corner. The
inside of drawers and the undersides of furniture tell how pieces are joined
– different methods include dowels, mortise-and-tenon and the famous
dovetailing that revolutionized the manufacture of furniture in the 17th
century and remains popular even today.
We understand that you might find this confusing … and we have help.
Click here for a helpful guide to Construction Features, followed
by a comprehensive Glossary of Woods and
Finishes.
Then go back to searching for the looks you love and the styles that suit you
best. And enjoy the shopping.
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