How to choose high-quality dining tables and chairs?
1.Focus on details
When selecting solid wood dining tables and chairs, it is recommended that everyone prepare a small magnifying glass and carry it in their pocket for easy inspection of the dining tables and chairs. A set of high-quality dining tables and chairs must have a smooth surface, free from bubbles, insects, and defects.
When choosing tables and chairs, it is often easiest to overlook the edges and corners, and whether a set of solid wood dining tables can be durable or not, the edges and corners play a very important factor. It’s like the familiar wooden barrel effect: how much water a bucket can hold depends on the shortest wooden board it has.
The durability of a set of solid wood dining tables and chairs depends on the hidden edges and corners. Check whether the sealing of each part is tight, and whether there is any overflow or peeling.
2.Check the hardware connection components
The hardware connection components of dining tables and chairs are crucial, equivalent to our bones, playing a supporting and fixing role. The degree of tightness between the hardware connection components and the dining table and chair determines the service life of the dining table and chair. Check if the frame of the solid wood dining table and chair is secure and if the hardware components are loose. The most important thing is to check whether the connection points of each part are tight, and the smaller the gap, the better.
What are the materials used for dining tables and chairs?
One reason why solid wood dining tables are highly sought after by people is the unique wood texture of solid wood furniture and its more natural and environmentally friendly appearance. Next, we will introduce several high-quality solid wood dining table and chair materials to everyone.
1.White wax wood
White wax wood (Fraxinus chinensis) is a dicotyledonous plant that resembles European locust wood in appearance. Distributed and growing in North America and some parts of Europe, it is easy to machine and polish with cutting tools, resistant to decay, and has high compressive strength along the grain of wood.
Mainly distributed in the United States and Canada in North America, it has a long growth cycle and takes an average of 40-50 years to mature. The uniform and obvious annual rings indicate its preciousness.
White wax wood has good processing performance and is easy to bend by steam method. It can be well fixed with nails, screws, glue, and can be dyed and polished to obtain a good surface.
Advantages: White wax wood has good corrosion resistance, so furniture made of white wax wood has a longer service life. Even if white wax wood is placed in a damp space like the bathroom, the service life of white wax wood is 30% longer than that of ordinary wood.
Disadvantages: White wax wood is prone to cracking when fixed with nails, screws, and glue. If it is not completely dried during the production process, the wood is very prone to deformation or cracking, seriously affecting the appearance and service life of the furniture.
2.Oak Wood
Oak wood belongs to the oak genus, with a hard texture and a natural and clear “mountain” shaped texture. It has good processing performance, strong stability and durability after being made into furniture, and is therefore loved by consumers.
Advantages: Oak itself is a mountain shaped wood grain, with a moderately textured surface when lightly touched, but can give a sense of stability. Compared to other wood species, oak has a higher hardness and is not easily deformed even when exposed to moisture. It is highly resistant to wear and has a certain ability to resist insect pests.
Disadvantages: Oak is difficult to dehydrate, so it is prone to deformation during processing, making it difficult to process. Moreover, the materials are rare, and high-quality oak is mostly imported from abroad, resulting in high cost. Therefore, the price of white oak furniture is generally high. Due to the high density and hardness of oak, oak furniture is not resistant to bumps.
3.Walnut
Walnut wood is a high-quality type of wood, mainly produced in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Domestic walnut wood, with a lighter color. Black walnuts have a light black brown color with purple hues, and the string cut surface is a beautiful large parabolic pattern. The most common type of walnut is black walnut, which presents a coffee black color. The patterns are regular, very clear, and relatively profound.
Advantages: Compared with wood such as cypress and pine, walnut is less susceptible to humidity and moisture. Whether in the dry north or the humid south, walnut is not affected by too many climatic factors and is less susceptible to moisture, mold, and dry cracking deformation
Walnut wood has moderate softness and hardness, which not only meets the requirements of mortise and tenon structures, but also can be processed using nails, screw drills, and adhesives. The special nature of walnut wood material can also provide long-lasting protection for paint. There will be no fading caused by prolonged use.
Disadvantages: Walnut wood has poor toughness, especially at the edges and corners, which are easily damaged. If the edges and corners of the walnut dining table and chair are not removed, it is recommended to buy a corner protection cover, which can extend the service life and reduce the damage caused by children’s collisions at home.
