Shopping For Wood Furniture
WHAT’S ON THE LABEL?
All labeling for wood furniture is voluntary. Therefore, if you do find some labeling, feel lucky. If the manufacturer decides to put a label on wood furniture, there are some rules that must be followed.
The Federal Trade Commission in 1963 established Trade Practice Rules for the Household Furniture Industry. This ruling prohibits misleading and false repre- sentation of wood and wood imitation. The Commission specifies four classes of labels for wood:
Genuine—means exposed structural parts and flat surfaces are made from the wood named – this could be a walnut veneer with a label “Genuine Walnut”;
Solid—means exposed portions of both frames and panels are made of solid lumber, not veneers or plywood – this could be a label with the words “Solid Oak”
Combination—means that two or more woods are used and both must be named on the label – this could be a gumwood frame stained to match mahogany panels, with a label “Mahogany with Gumwood Frame”
Imitation—means printed or painted grain pattern on hardwood, metal, plastic or lumber – this could be a label with “Imitation Oak Grain on Hardboard”.
Other language found on labels can also be misleading to the consumer. For example, just the name “Oak” or an abbreviation of walnut “Wal” does not mean real oak or walnut but means that oak or walnut stain was used on a less expensive wood.
If the label says “Made in Denmark,” it means the furniture is made in Denmark, but if the label says “Danish Style,” it means the furniture is made in the style of Danish furniture. The words “Walnut Finish” means the wood is finished to look like walnut and does not refer to the type of wood.
WHAT’S ON THE WARRANTY?
Broadway Furniture Has A Great Selection Of Wood Furnishings
what is the dealer’s policy on defective furniture, and get it in writing.
QUALITY CHECKLIST
After each question, answer with a yes* or no.
1. Is the wood furniture made from a hardwood?
2. Are the joints tight fitting?
3. Are the joints glued carefully without any glue showing?
4. Are the joints either doweled, mortise and tenon, tongue and groove, bolted, or
screwed, not stapled?
5. Are the corner blocks tight fitting, glued, and screwed into the frame?
6. Are the outside rungs or posts on each side of the chair back projected through the seat
to the underside?
7. Do the chair legs have stretcher bars and rungs for reinforcement?
8. Are there vinyl or rubber tips on the ends of the chair legs to protect the floor?
9. Does the chair or bench feel sturdy?
10. If upholstery is used, can it be removed for reupholster?
11. Are the chair or bench legs sturdy when pressure is put on them?
12. Are the chair or bench legs level with the floor?
13. Are the stained surfaces uniform in color?
14. Is the finish satiny smooth and free of rough spots?
15. Are the edges and ends finished evenly throughout without finger marks or tear-
drops?
16. Is the chair or bench finished on the back and underside?
17. If there is labeling, did you read the information?
18. Is there a warranty?
* If you answered all these questions with a yes, you can be assured of getting high-quality wood furniture.
Stop By And Check Out The Fantastic Wood Furnishings in Portland That Are Available For Your Home or Apartment
Broadway Furniture
228 NE Broadway
Portland Oregon 97232
503 — 281 — 5555
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We Are Locally Owned and Family Run For Over 70 Years!
Our store carries over 50,000 square feet of furniture and accessories on 5 floors.
If you don’t see it on our showroom floor, we can order it for you – at No Extra Cost!
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