Is this product good quality?" and "How can I tell?" are common questions asked of modern furniture. In the past centuries everything was handmade by skillful artisans, which was considered to be a definite sign of quality. After the industrial revolution it was said that only the products made pre-industrial revolution were of good quality and they would last a lifetime. Later at the beginning of the 20th century anything older than 100 years was considered an "antique". If a piece was less then 100 years it was just simply old.
The 50's, 60's and 70's brought new and innovative materials, such as veneer, to the furniture scene. During these three decades, pieces such as the Eames chair and the Castiglioni Arco Lamp were among the new products. Pieces like these endured much criticism because they were not made of solid wood or cast metal, which were some of the only materials considered to last and be a worthy investment. Some of these very same products are now sold as authentic collectible pieces because of their quality! What an irony.
Now, in the 21st century, new and innovative products are introduced and some people are recycling the criticisms of the 50's, 60's and 70's. However, it still remains that the three most important characteristics of furniture are design, innovation and quality. How can you recognize the quality of a product? Just like in the past, you can detect the quality of a product from the angles, corners, details and seamless finishes. Also, the mixing of more than one material, such as veneer, metal or glass or fabric or leather requires more skillful workmanship thus displays the quality of the product.
At SavyStudio we take the issue of quality very seriously and make sure that what is offer to their clients is always of a consistent quality. Most of their chosen products are certified by internationally recognized organizations such as CISQ and the ICILA which only certify products of the highest safety and quality. Posted by Alberto Isoni.
