The strength of structure is not the main thing indicating the quality of furniture. The resistance of finished surfaces is also very important.

We offer these types of tests assessing the surface resistance:

Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids according to EN 12720:2009+A1:2014
This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to cold liquids of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials. It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces. The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test. The test shall be carried out on unused surfaces.

Assessment of surface resistance to wet heat according to EN 12721:2009+A1:2013
This European standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to wet heat of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials. It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces. The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test. The test should be carried out on unused surfaces.

Assessment of surface resistance to dry heat according to EN 12722:2009+A1:2013
This European Standard specifies a method for the assessment of the resistance to dry heat of all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials. It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces. The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test. 

SS 839122:2017 Furniture and fittings – Assessment of resistance to spotting from fat on scratched surfaces

This standard specifies a method for assessing the ability of surfaces to resist from spotting after scratching the surface layer. The method is intended to be used on finished furniture and interior design units, but can also be applied to test panels.

Types of furniture testing