Wood furniture is still the most popular

Wood Furniture

Through the ages, wood has been the most popular material for making furniture. Although it is possible to create a charming and durable home with furnishings of plastic, wicker, cast iron and bamboo, it is almost impossible to find a home with no wood furniture. The kind of wood needed for wood furniture depends very much on what is required; some woods are very durable and some are insect resistant and weather proof. The demands of each society for wood furniture have varied according to what kinds of woods have been available.

The most popular kinds of wood for making wood furniture today are oak, cherry, mahogany, maple and walnut, among others. Cedar is also a good choice for patio furniture and storage chest because it is insect resistant, due to its pleasant yet pungent aroma. Cedar drawers also have the added advantage of keeping moths away from sweaters, socks and other clothing.

Oak is a time-honored wood, and because it tends to improve and grow more rich in color with age, it is the type of wood most valued by antique dealers. It is not easy to make wood furniture of oak because it is a very hard wood and difficult for a novice to work with, but the results are rewarding. Oak wood furniture usually is a white or reddish color but becomes darker as the years pass.

Pine is another fragrant wood used to make excellent wood furniture. It is usually white with a yellowish tint and is excellent for making kitchen counters. Maple is a light wood, yet it is not as durable as oak. However, it is a popular wood for affordable wood furniture. Walnut is also not as hard a wood, but unlike maple, it wears well. Mahogany is one of the most sought-after woods in the world and the Spanish variety has a very fine grain, a rich color and texture and is very durable. Wood furniture from China is often made of mahogany which gives Chinese tables and chest their characteristic rich garnet shade.


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