Purchase:

　　First, check the furniture legs for fading and signs of moisture damage. In humid southern regions, this can happen over time.

　　Secondly, check if the patina is natural. A natural patina will usually form in areas frequently touched by the user's hands. Newly made imitations will have an unnatural patina.

　　Secondly, examine the brass hardware. If the brass hardware on antique rosewood furniture is original, it should have been handled for decades or even centuries. Some pieces of higher-quality furniture are even made of white brass, which develops a subtle silver sheen over time. Some brass hardware will be engraved with various patterns. On some patterns with a strong folk flavor, you can even discern regional styles and era trends.

　　Fourth, check for signs of renovation. Some fabric chairs, after being renovated, will have numerous nail holes left around the original chair frame; these are old chairs. Some rattan chairs, where the original rattan has rotted away, will have holes left where the rattan was threaded through; these can be seen when the chair is turned over.

　　Fifth, examine the wood grain. Some furniture surfaces may have uneven wood grain, but you need to look closely to see if it was created by hard rubbing with a wire brush. Hard-rubbed wood grain always looks unnatural.

　　Finally, examine the base and drawer panels of the mahogany furniture. For example, older tables and cabinets will have a genuinely aged look on their base and drawer panels. Some may be painted with a matte black lacquer, but it will never have a harsh, unnatural feel. Next, check the drawer sides; there should be chamfered edges to prevent injury. Another important point is to examine the mortise and tenon joints. Traditionally, mortises are square, and a tenon is used to secure the tenon. If you see rounded ends on the mortises, it indicates machine processing and is definitely a modern imitation.

　　maintainance:

　　1. Rosewood furniture is made of solid wood and is prone to quality problems within one year of manufacture, requiring maintenance. In winter, it is best to use a humidifier; in summer, use an air conditioner to maintain indoor humidity between 25% and 35%.

　　2. Avoid prolonged exposure of furniture to direct sunlight, and do not place furniture directly in high-temperature areas such as heaters or fireplaces.

　　3. Dust is actually an abrasive particle. When wiping away dust, use a soft cotton cloth to gently wipe back and forth along the wood grain.

　　4. Waxing your furniture every six months or a year can help protect it.

　　5. When moving furniture, lift it up rather than drag it to avoid loosening the overall structure of the furniture.