Topic
Plywood
Veneer or Solid Wood? How Mid-Century Furniture Was Really Made
Most mid-century cabinets are veneered and most chair frames are solid. Why makers chose each, what museum records say, how wood movement explains it, and how to read edges, grain and cores honestly.
How to Date Herman Miller Furniture by Its Label
Herman Miller changed its labels a dozen times between 1946 and 1984. Each change narrows the date of a piece, and one narrows it to a single year.