Antique furniture is becoming more and more popular while you sleep. In fact, it is becoming so popular that when purchasing it, you have to be very careful of rip off artists that are trying to cash in on the latest fad. The last thing you want to have happen is thinking you are bringing home The Mona Lisa only to find out all you have is a pile of wood thrown together by Bubba.
It is strongly advised that if you do not currently have a working knowledge of wood furniture, that you either do a lot of research on the topic and get yourself educated or that you bring someone along with you who can help you select good, quality pieces that are well put together.
A basic construction feature of a solid product is ample corner blocking. This is the process of putting connecting pieces of wood in all the corners and joints to lend support where needed. Without this, your furniture can literally split in two and leave your or your goods lying flat on the floor.
The rear construction of your furniture should be put together with nails and or screws. This integrates the back to the main piece of the furniture and is a sure sign of either something that is well constructed or a piece of junk. This is a major short cut as most people don't think to look at this feature but make sure it is one that you check.
While the finish on the piece may not be in the best shape if you are buying a used piece, it still should have been well done. A proper finish is done over time and takes as many as 15 steps to complete. Regardless of what the piece currently looks like, the wood itself is probably preserved if this was done. It will take some recovery but you will be able to have a piece as good as new. If you are buying a new piece and this should already be done and if it is not, look elsewhere.
A small feature that not many people will check because they are assuming that it is done correctly is the alignment of the drawers and railing system. Now we all know what assuming does right? Again, an easy short cut as if they do not take their time and do this properly, they can be misaligned resulting in the drawers coming off of their track and ruining your clothing if it gets caught in the tracking or under the rolling wheel.
Is your house completely level? A weird question to ask when considering buying a piece of furniture, but it is very relevant. If you purchase a piece of furniture that does not have quality levelers on it, you are risking putting down a beautiful piece that will be on a slant and possibly making it unsafe. Check for this one final detail. If it doesn't have it, it's not the end of the world as you can either ask them to put them on or possibly do it yourself.
Purchasing furniture isn't as easy as you thought it was is it? It can be a lot of fun, but you do need to know what to look for so that you don't fall victim of an inferior piece or something that is just plain junk. Do your diligent work and bring a friend that knows his business and before you know it, you will have a great piece of country furniture that you can be happy you purchased it. - 16459
It is strongly advised that if you do not currently have a working knowledge of wood furniture, that you either do a lot of research on the topic and get yourself educated or that you bring someone along with you who can help you select good, quality pieces that are well put together.
A basic construction feature of a solid product is ample corner blocking. This is the process of putting connecting pieces of wood in all the corners and joints to lend support where needed. Without this, your furniture can literally split in two and leave your or your goods lying flat on the floor.
The rear construction of your furniture should be put together with nails and or screws. This integrates the back to the main piece of the furniture and is a sure sign of either something that is well constructed or a piece of junk. This is a major short cut as most people don't think to look at this feature but make sure it is one that you check.
While the finish on the piece may not be in the best shape if you are buying a used piece, it still should have been well done. A proper finish is done over time and takes as many as 15 steps to complete. Regardless of what the piece currently looks like, the wood itself is probably preserved if this was done. It will take some recovery but you will be able to have a piece as good as new. If you are buying a new piece and this should already be done and if it is not, look elsewhere.
A small feature that not many people will check because they are assuming that it is done correctly is the alignment of the drawers and railing system. Now we all know what assuming does right? Again, an easy short cut as if they do not take their time and do this properly, they can be misaligned resulting in the drawers coming off of their track and ruining your clothing if it gets caught in the tracking or under the rolling wheel.
Is your house completely level? A weird question to ask when considering buying a piece of furniture, but it is very relevant. If you purchase a piece of furniture that does not have quality levelers on it, you are risking putting down a beautiful piece that will be on a slant and possibly making it unsafe. Check for this one final detail. If it doesn't have it, it's not the end of the world as you can either ask them to put them on or possibly do it yourself.
Purchasing furniture isn't as easy as you thought it was is it? It can be a lot of fun, but you do need to know what to look for so that you don't fall victim of an inferior piece or something that is just plain junk. Do your diligent work and bring a friend that knows his business and before you know it, you will have a great piece of country furniture that you can be happy you purchased it. - 16459
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