1. Furniture

2. 5 Factors to Investigate
Style
Size
Durability
Comfort
Covering

3. Things to look for Springs
Hardwood frames (Oak, Maple, Ash Birch, Mahogany
Non-warping frames
Legs securely braced
Frame well-padded

4. Things to look for Cushions return to shape after sitting
Comfort - depth of seat, ease in rising
Warranty is a good clue to quality
Ticking

5. Tailoring Straight seams Secure buttons No loose threads
Plaids/strips well matched
Cushions fit snugly in corners with no gaps

6. Tailoring Fabric patterns matched, centered on cushions
Reversible cushions
Zippers on cushions for fit not cleaning

7. Fabric
Tightly woven
Consider wearability, cleanability, sensitivity to sunlight
Sample does not pill when rubbed rigorously
Soil & Stain resistant
Care label affixed under cushion

8. Case Goods Designed to contain or store objects
3 factors to investigate:
wood
construction
finish

9. Things to look for Dovetail joints Veneer Straight shelves
Solid hinges
Straight doors
Check construction of corners - reinforced
Drawer glides