Description should include
- standard construction details of
- wooden furniture (structure, types of joints, drawers, doors, hinges, pulls, knobs, finishes)
- upholstered furniture (frames, springs)
- beds (frames, springs, mattresses)
- metal furniture
- rattan, wicker, and bamboo furniture
- the characteristics, sustainability, and functions of
- common hardwoods and softwoods, including the characteristics of the grain
- solid wood vs. veneered wood
- composite materials (e.g., medium-density fiberboard [MDF], particleboard)
- plastics
- metals
- glass
- rattan, wicker, and bamboo
- the common differences between residential and commercial furniture construction.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the basic construction details of furniture? What are the important defining characteristics of each?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate furniture construction?
- What consequences may result from failing to recognize and understand furniture construction?
Communication
- What communication skills must be acquired to understand and assess furniture construction?
- How can individuals communicate the importance of considering furniture construction?
Leadership
- How can individuals ensure that furniture construction has been adequately addressed?
- What do furniture designers consider when designing furniture?
Management
- What training and resources help develop knowledge of furniture construction?
- How can individuals gain specialized knowledge of furniture construction details?