Been looking for some solid wood stuff on FB/craigslist - dresser, sideboard/credenza/end table or two maybe. What are some reliable brands I should keep an eye out for that I can trust are fullly hard wood? The only one I know of at the moment is American of Martinville. I've heard most any Danish stuff is veneer. Any other trustworthy old timey brands?

Also, any tips for being able to spot veneer?

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mcfarmer72 t1_j2nayhz wrote on January 2, 2023 at 4:37 PM

We have Pennsylvania House stuff that has gone through three kids and 50 years of use. Still tight but needs a refinish.

It isn’t veneer.

Longtimefed t1_j2onlno wrote on January 2, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Lane was made in USA of solid wood as recently as a few years ago and may still be. Bassett is slso decent. Upscale would be Stickley, Thomas Moser.

ratbird9 t1_j2pokmw wrote on January 3, 2023 at 2:02 AM

Lane just fired all its employees, according to a salesman who sold us our furniture. They mentioned Stickley being good and some of Bassett (benchmade?) being solid wood.

Longtimefed t1_j2r9elz wrote on January 3, 2023 at 11:32 AM

That’s too bad. BTW there is very expensive furniture, including antique furniture, that uses veneer.

ratbird9 t1_j2rd2vy wrote on January 3, 2023 at 12:15 PM

I was just going to say this as well. Basically veneer doesn’t equal bad. But if you’ve got kids and are going to hit it with sledgehammers or something, I don’t know 🤣 Edit: added veneer

Longtimefed t1_j2tvy75 wrote on January 3, 2023 at 10:33 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MHWhwNN7Gyw

MoFun06 t1_j2tmbhx wrote on January 3, 2023 at 9:33 PM

I suggest you look at the build rather than the name. Open the drawers and check for dovetail joints. You can spot veneer by looking at the edges, especially from the back or inside the object. There are tons of good quality furniture out there thats made by local craftsmen.