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Real wood enables you to enjoy the beauty of natural wood grain.
Just as every tree is different in characteristics, each piece of solid wood furniture is unique. The only thing that is consistent is the solid construction of each piece that allows you to enjoy the furniture for a lifetime.
We understand that customers of solid wood furniture expect their product to last a lifetime. Each piece is handcrafted with a solid interior structure to provide long term stability.
Wood has always been a favorite material for making furniture, and for good reason:
Wood is available in various colors, grains and hardness. It can be cut and shaped into a large variety of attractive designs.
Wood is shock-resistant and very durable, generally outlasting synthetic materials. Scratches and nicks are easy to touch up.
Wood has lasting value. Genuine wood furniture may cost more in the beginning, but often grows in value as it is handed down from one generation to another.
Solid Wood means that all exposed parts of the furniture are made of solid board, either softwood or hardwood lumber. No veneers or particle boards are used.
When solid boards are used in furniture construction, they are glued together side by side along the edges. Often, a number of boards are used to make the wood more stable and reduce the chance of warping.
Solid board can always be identified by following a seam to the end, where you find the "end" grain. Many veneers are glued over the edges to look like solid wood, but they will always be faced on the end and show no end grain.
Drawer construction is generally a good indication of overall furniture quality. Some drawers have no guides. The lack of guides allows more "play" and can cause the drawer to bind when it is opened and closed. Others have wood-to-wood center guides, nylon-to-wood center guides, side-mounted roller guides or center-mounted metal guides.
Roller guides and center-mounted metal guides normally have built-in drawer stops, and some have lifetime warranties for drawer operation.
Many drawers have glue-blocks to strengthen the bottom. Most ready-to-finish chests have wood drawer bottoms - not always the case with prefinished furniture.
Now, as in the past, doweled and dovetailed drawer joints indicate a high degree of craftsmanship. However, modern machine technology, good bonding glue and pneumatically driven staples coated with resin have afforded savings in construction while providing durability.
Quality wood furniture purchased today can be used for a lifetime. Ask us to show you other things to look for and the many benefits you'll find in solid wood furniture.
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