Office furniture was traditionally made of wood. Customers prefer wooden office furniture for its rich look and its strength.
"Hardwood" refers to trees that lose their leaves seasonally and "softwood" refer to those that that is available in divided two categories, hardwoods and softwoods. Among softwood trees, cedar, cypress, fir, pine and redwood are used for furniture.
Some may be light weight for balancing light objects, and others might be heavy to balance heavy objects The cost also varies depending on the strength and the workmanship of the furniture.
Medium-priced furniture may have a combination of different woods such as pine. As trees do not grow in the shapes and sizes required for making furniture, the branches or pieces of wood to achieve the same sizes and shapes. Here, wooden furniture is costly compared to other types.
Wooden furniture is more suitable for homes, hotels and small offices, but it is not feasible to use wooden furniture for a huge office, because of the cost, availability and maintenance. They will lose their new look as days go by, so you have to repaint or varnish them for that new look. when we consider all these circumstances, cheaper materials that require less maintenance are often a better choice.
Drawers should glide easily when folded. Drawer corners must be joined securely, and the insides of drawers. Doors should swing open easily without squeaking or rubbing. Entertainment units must have holes for electrical cords. Make sure that tables are steady, and finishes feel smooth to the touch.
