Blackwood Turning

Custom Furniture Durable And Beautiful For Generations To Come

The spread of low-priced manufactured goods from countries such as China, India and South Korea throughout the developed world have created a “throw-away” culture where most electrical goods are no longer sent out for repair but simply replaced. This is because the cost of repair often equals or exceeds the price of a new product. This culture is not just exclusive to electrical goods, but pervades most consumer goods including furniture. Where once great-grandmother’s sideboard or four poster bed was coveted and handed down as a family heirloom, it is now more likely to be sold to an antique dealer, and new, low priced, veneered furniture purchased instead.

This is a great pity because the furniture pieces from past generations lasted several lifetimes and were excellent examples of the craftsmanship of the times that is rarely found in new items today, at least in the lower priced end of the market. However, it is still possible to buy custom furniture Brisbane and give discerning buyers the opportunity to have input into the pieces that will grace their homes.

Mass produced furniture is generally made using materials such as particle board covered with thin veneer finishes or painted in an automated process. Items are produced quickly to turn over as many pieces as possible to maximize profit. Quality takes a back seat, and durability is rarely a consideration.

Custom made furniture is created using an entirely different process. Quality and durability are first considerations, as the expectation is that the furniture pieces will grace homes beyond one generation. The furniture is made in small workshops where individual craftspeople can use their talents. Fine timbers such as Tasmanian Oak, Hoop Pine and Tasmanian Blackwood are used, and the time taken over the projects ensures the high standards which makes custom furniture so durable.

Clients can share their ideas with the designers and create individual touches to pieces such as special moldings and shaped legs on items like dining tables and bedroom furniture Brisbane etc. The care and attention that goes into the construction of the pieces, coupled with the quality of the materials used, provides clients with furniture pieces that are not only beautiful to look at, but sturdy and long-lasting.

It is very unlikely that people who own this type of furniture will be throwing it away in a couple of years. Not only will it still look in first class condition years later, but because of the quality of the timber used, the pieces age gracefully, subtly changing in colour and sheen, ready to delight the next generation.

About the Author

With Custom furniture Brisbane, We can design furniture of our own choice. The furniture is made in small workshops where individual craftspeople can use their talents.

Sarah Blackwood – Turning

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