Labels Guidelines for the home furnishings industry, which were established by the Federal Trade Commission, indicate that any tags and labels are to be written so consumers easily can understand them. Tags and labels are to be removed only by the consumer. If two specific woods are identified, the first one named is the dominant wood in the piece. Labels for veneered furniture are to be done similarly. Cherry finish is not adequate.
Mahogany comes in many varieties.
The term mahogany alone refers to the varieties of mahogany from the West Indies or Tropical Americas. Costa Rican Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany. Philippine mahogany is not a true mahogany. It refers to seven non-mahogany woods and is only usable because of the length of time over which the term has been used. Because case goods represent a sizable investment, purchase them carefully.