Material marvels
Nick Loveday, head product buyer at Oz Design Furniture, says that dining tables made from solid timber are the most robust. “They will last for decades – if not centuries – and become tomorrow’s antiques,” says Nick. “Solid timber pieces can be sanded back and resurfaced to look brand new again and again, which cannot be achieved with veneers. Look for solid steel legs as they are strong and durable.” Melissa Penfold, design writer and author of Living Well By Design, adds: “If you have light floors, go with a dark dining table, and vice versa. Or, go with marble or metal instead.” When it comes to dining chairs, linen and cotton upholstery might be lovely, but they may not last. “Leathers are a good choice as they age well and don’t deteriorate as easily as polyurethane lookalikes. For fabric dining chairs, we prefer polyesters as they’re more durable and have higher rub test results,” says Nick.
Aged to perfection
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