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Information on buying plus
Do's and Don't when buying oak or any solid wood furniture
and/or Upholstered Furniture |
| Buying-Is
it safe to buy on the Internet? |
Summary of how safe it is to buy
on the Internet. |
| Caring
for Wood & Upholstered Furniture |
Furniture Care, Helpful Tips and Tricks
for Wood and Upholstered Furniture |
| Chair
re-glueing |
Furniture Repair Strategies -- Chair
Re-glueing (Sorry, but it happens!) |
| Furniture
Associations |
A list of over 30 different Furniture
Associations |
Furniture
Publications
Furniture/Today
Furniture World
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Industry Magazines relating to Furniture
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| Glory
of the Golden Oak Era in the US |
In historic
terms the reign of golden oak in the United States was a brief
one. The rich tones of golden oak prevailed as the
country's most adorned and most desired furniture generally
during the period from the 1880s to the 1920s. Thanks in a
large part to the emergence of the mail-order catalog and
advancement of rail transportation, it was ultimately fashionable
in major cities as well as remote towns.
The great glory of golden oak, however, was never duplicated.
Article by: Robert Reed |
| Glossary
of Furniture Terms |
A list of terms used in the furniture
industry |
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A
brief history of Oak Furniture ~ It's origins and uses |
| Leather
Facts |
Glossary of Leather Terms PLUS explanation
of leather grades. |
| Leather-
FAQ |
Dozens of commonly asked questions
and answers about leather furniture. |
| Leather-Why
buy Leather Furniture? |
Leather has properties which make
it superior to other upholstery materials. Consider the following:
. . . |
| Mission
Oak |
With a recent resurgence in Popularity,
Mission Oak is quickly becoming the 2nd most popular style of
Oak Furniture. |
| Northern
Red Oak |
Most
Commonly Used in Higher Quality Oak Furniture
Detailed description of this grand old tree!
Acknowledgments to: Reprinted With Permission
of the USDA Forest Service -- Research by Ivan L. Sander |
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Names and definitions, How
old they live, Sizes, Nutrients, Accorns, Acorns production,
What can destroy Oak Trees, Etc.
A mature oak tree can draw up to 50
or more gallons of water per day |
References on the Web
About.com
FurnitureGuide.com
Open
Directory Project
Yahoo
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Refference sites on the Internet that
can/do relate to furnitue. |
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Tips and Trick for minor
repairs to your Oak Furniture:
watermarks | scratches | burn marks | dents | tough stains
| alcohol | blood | candle, wax, crayons | chocolate, fruit
juice, soft drinks | coffee, tea | grease, oil, water, unknown
| cosmetics, furniture polish, ink, shoe polish | ice cream,
milk | wine |
| Rubberbood,
What is it? |
Rubberwood is a hardwood from the
maple family of woods
Rubberwood has very little tendency to warp or crack
Rubberwood-Eco Friendly !
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Stainsafe's
5 Year Comprehensive Care Plan
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Detailed explanation of Oak Plus'
5 YEAR COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLAN |
| zRepairing
z Furniture - Other Links
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| zzEncyclopedia
of American Oak Furniture |
Finally, the most comprehensive and
anticipated reference book on America’s favorite antique
furniture has arrived. With more than 1,500 photographs, detailed
descriptions, and current marketplace values, the Encyclopedia
of American Oak Furniture is an essential addition to every
furniture lover’s library.
(This
is an ad for purchase, but a great book about American Antiques) |
