Topic
Teak
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 Tell Teak, Walnut and Rosewood Furniture Apart
Colour, grain, pores, smell and weight for telling teak, walnut and rosewood apart, with what museum records call them, why stain and veneer mislead, and the rosewood trade rules buyers need to know.
The Danish Furniture Makers' Control Stamp: What It Certifies
The mark certifies Danish origin and a materials standard. It names no designer, guarantees no timber, and cannot appear on furniture made before 1960.