What's in today's home furnishings?

More and more, the answer is Engineered Wood (MDF, not particleboard, see below for the difference). It has become the material of choice for many of the finest furniture and cabinet manufacturers. Here's why: Quality: Today's Engineered Wood is produced under stringent manufacturing standards using precisely refined wood fiber, ultrastrong adhesives, under great heat & pressure to make "Furniture-Grade" Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF). Combinations: Engineered Wood and solid wood are often combined to work together, taking advantage of the unique qualities of each to create beautiful and durable results superior to solid wood construction in many ways.  more