Quality furniture must be constructed with solid, 1-inch thick, wooden drawer slides which will last a lifetime even with very heavy loading. The lightweight metal and plastic slides used by most manufacturers will only last about 5-8 years before encountering problems.
Hardware
Factory Produced Drawer with Metal Slides
Solid Wood Drawer
(Slides will last a lifetime)
Hinges and Pulls
High quality hinges and pulls, with authentic period designs are also necessary to ensure the beauty and functionality of a piece.