Wednesday 10 October 2012

How do I know if it's Quality Furniture?


The last article I wrote talked about the 'Master Seal' and this is a great way to check to see if the piece of furniture that you are interested in, is a quality piece. But you might be interested in taking the next step.  

You need to really look 'under the hood' to really see if the piece is of good quality. By quality, I'm talking about it lasting! Not just lasting  2 years before breaking, more like 20+ years. Can you buy furniture that lasts that long these days? Yes you can.

To see if you are buying a quality piece look for these things:

Wednesday 3 October 2012

The Furniture Master Seal

Upholsterers come under  'Master Furniture Finisher'


No doubt you have heard of Master Builders, Master Plumbers and Master Electricians but have you heard of a Master Furniture Maker?

Well now you have. If a company has earned it, Furniture Makers can display the Furniture Master Seal, but there's not just one seal there are 4! 
  • Master Cabinet Maker
  • Master Furniture Finisher
  • Master Furniture Maker
  • Master bedding Maker