Category: Furniture
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Hardwood Solids Furniture, What Does The Term Mean?
There is a lot of confusion about what hard solid wood furniture means; solid hardwood furniture is one of those furniture industry words that can sometimes be confusing. Hardwood solids can include non-solid woods such as engineered woods. Hardwood solids are used in furniture and other industries to classify what wood is used in a…
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Rattan Furniture And Asia and Southeast Asian Colonization
Many people may be surprised to learn that the rise of rattan furniture has a lot to do with Southeast Asia’s colonization. As Western powers colonized most of Southeast Asia during the late 19th century and early 20th century, they needed furniture to sit on. When colonizers came to the new countries, they found materials…
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Care & Maintenance Of Outdoor Synthetic Rattan Furniture
It is now famous for having outdoor synthetic rattan furniture in its outdoor living areas. But just like any other type of furniture, you have adequate care and maintenance to ensure the furniture lasts long. The care and maintenance of outdoor synthetic rattan furniture are pretty straightforward. Use mild soap and water and a soft…
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Can You Get A Patent For A Furniture Design?
Many designers wonder if they can get a patent for their furniture design. One of the biggest concerns that most designers have is whether or not they can protect their furniture design from being copied by others. A designer can get a patent for their furniture design if they can prove that the furniture design…
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What is Ming Style? 10 Facts About Ming Style Chinese Furniture
A furniture designer or manufacturer can gain a lot of inspiration from the Chinese Ming Style furniture. The Ming-era craftsmen who designed and manufactured the furniture were true artisans. Ming-style Chinese furniture is antique furniture designed and manufactured during the China period of the Ming Dynasty. (1368-1644). The Chinese Ming-style antique furniture is known for…
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All About Teak Wood And Outdoor Teak Furniture Care
Teak has long been considered the premier wood choice for outdoor furniture. This is because there is no other wood with the natural properties of teak wood. Teak wood is a hardwood native to many parts of Southeast Asia. Myanmar has over half of the world’s naturally grown. Today, many teak kinds of wood are…
