Since furniture is such a major investment, you need to know how to get the most value for your money. This fact sheet will cover case goods furniture. To learn about upholstered furniture, ask your Extension office for the upholstered furniture fact sheet. Grouping This is a collection of furniture pieces which complement each other. Hard Wood Sturdy woods such as oak, ash, maple, birch, walnut, cherry, pecan and hickory have distinctive grain patterns and may be finished in their natural color.
Mahogany is an imported hard wood.
Furniture made of these woods is often found in unfinished furniture stores. This refers to matching furniture items intended for use in a particular room. This is a decorative finish found in all price ranges. Wood veneers can't split or crack through, although very thin veneers can chip and be difficult to repair. Plastic veneers are photographs of wood.