Drawers and other detachable elements can be removed to lighten the load, and doors should be tied shut. A Flemish ebonized wood jewelry cabinet. Fabric is vulnerable to dust and a variety of insects, including moths and carpet beetles. Regular but careful vacuuming should keep these pests at bay. Examine the material, before you begin vacuuming, to avoid pulling up loose buttons or pieces of the fabric.
Loose covers can shorten the life of a piece's upholstery.
Reupholstery of seat furniture is an accepted form of restoration, providing it is done by taking into account the design and period of the piece.