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Identifying True Craftsmanship in Furniture
With so much mass produced furniture on the market it can be difficult to find true high quality pieces. But they are still out there. In fact there has been a bit of a renaissance in woodworking of late as many people desire quality wood furniture. With so much mass produced furniture on the market it can bedifficult to find true high quality pieces. But they are still out there. Infact there has been a bit of a renaissance in woodworking of late as manypeople desire quality wood furniture. Here are some details to look for to helpone determine the quality and value of wood furniture.The most important aspect of fine wood furniture is the wooditself. Many of today's pieces use cheap press board with poor quality veneers.Look for solid wood pieces. Also regard the quality of wood. Drawer fronts,sides and cabinet and door panels should have matching grain patterns. Oftenone will see contrasting woods used as accent. Table tops should be ofconsistent grain as well, and truly fine slabs will look like a single board.In addition to the more common woods like cherry, maple,mahogany and oak, one may also see more exotic woods used like cocobolo,amboyna burl, bubinga,[url=http://www.tymarc.com/]christian louboutin discount[/url], and rosewood. The better availability of woods fromaround the globe has afforded makers a much wider design spectrum and morechoices to make pieces truly unique.Joint construction is another sign of a fine maker. Mostfurniture these days is slapped together in moments with mechanical joints andfasteners. In fact this type of fastening is often weaker than the traditionaljoinery that has been used for centuries. Looking closing at joints reveals alot about the quality of a piece of furniture.Many people know dovetail joints are a mark of good quality.Look for these interlocking joints not only in drawer construction,[url=http://www.arch-eyes.com/]cheap christian louboutin[/url], but on caseconstruction as well. In case work, dovetails can be found at the top of thecarcass and can be hidden somewhat by molding. Generally a close look willreveal the technique used.The most common joinery technique for attaching a leg to arail is called a mortise and tenon. This joint is exceedingly strong as woodgrains of the two pieces overlap and have ample glue area. When mechanicalbrackets are screwed into rails to hold them to the legs, the joint is moresusceptible to failure when the table is put under pressure. The mortise andtenon moves and flexes as one piece, where the rigidity of the other method iswhat eventually leads to failure.Hand finishing is another hallmark of fine wood furniture. Apiece should have a consistent look and the wood itself should have depth asresult of the finish. The finish should also reveal the grain patterns of thewood species chosen. This is especially important if burls, birds’ eye andtiger figured wood is used. These types of figures are chosen for the beautythey add to a piece so the finish must be applied to bring out these qualities,not cover them.Lastly, one should regard the overall design of the piece.Most often simplicity and symmetry are the hallmarks of the piece. More moderndesign may feature use of contrasting wood species or incorporate live edgingor prominent splits or actual damage in the wood. Having finely made wood furniture in one's home is a truejoy. It is also a wonderful legacy for future generations of family. Qualitypieces will last long after today's mass produced pieces have long gone.Acquiring a quality piece of wood furniture is always a good investment.