NEWS

The Washington Post wrote an informative article about why and how the quality of the furniture sold in the U.S. has deteriorated. Fifty years ago, people expected their furniture to last a lifetime. That furniture was manufactured in the U.S. of domestic plywood or solid wood like cherry, oak, and walnut. Today, most furniture sold in the U.S. is made of Chinese pressboard or plywood. The quality is inconsistent, and the furniture isn't made to last.

Resource:

The Washington Post: Why furniture got so bad