Investing in Quality: How to Choose Luxury French Furniture that Will Last for Generations

 The best investment you can make is in buying quality. You'll want to be able to enjoy luxury French furniture for years and generations to come. Investing in quality when purchasing a luxury French furniture piece is an excellent idea because the craftsmanship and materials used will last for generations, creating heritage pieces for you to pass on to your children’s children.

French furniture is a classic style. It's been around for centuries and will continue for many more. The French have always had a keen eye for beauty and function, meaning their furniture looks excellent in any home or office space.

When you buy French-made pieces, you know they will last and not just because of how durable they are. What makes these pieces unique is how much thought went into every step of their construction. From selecting high-quality woods and materials to designing innovative features all the way down to the intricate details that stand out. Purchasing pieces like this goes a long way to elevate your sense of style and décor.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Luxury French Furniture

1 - Materials

While you might think French furniture is all about the wood, that's not always true. While solid wood is common in high-end luxury French furniture, but you can also find pieces made from a combination of woods and exotic woods like mahogany or teak.

You also want to check out the upholstery and ask the seller if it has been appropriately maintained or reupholstered with modern materials. You’re unlikely to find a 100% mint item, but something as close to the original is preferred.

2 - Construction

Regarding luxury furniture, construction is just as important as the materials used. The best way to tell if your piece is well-made is by looking at how it was put together and how strong it feels when you touch it. 

If there are gaps between pieces of wood or other materials that make up your piece of furniture, then the quality will likely be low. This means that over time these gaps will get bigger and bigger until, eventually, they become large enough for dust or dirt to get inside.

3 - Design and Provenance

When you invest in a piece of luxury French furniture, you are buying not only the quality of its craftsmanship but also its design. Naturally, design is an important consideration when purchasing any piece of furniture, but especially so when it comes to French pieces. After all, these items were created by some of the world's most renowned designers!

Finding the provenance lends to the history of the piece. Many collectors and interior designers prefer furniture they can trace and showcase to guests because they tell a story about where they were created and who made them.

4 - Research and preparation

Before you buy, research the history of the brand and designer. Look at their work in person or online. You can also look at their construction, materials, and design to get an idea of how long they'll last.

Make sure you are working with a seller that understands the industry and has taken the time to uncover as many details about the luxury French furniture as possible.

Conclusion

We hope this article has given you a better understanding of luxury French furniture and its history. We also hope it's inspired you to invest in some of these beautiful pieces.

Our team at Versailles Design Center is here to answer any questions about the unique pieces we have in our gallery and confirm the various aspects you want to study when exploring furniture on your own. Reach out today and let us be your answer to luxurious and comfortable French pieces for your home, business, and vacation spaces.