In caring for Asian furniture , be careful to position them away from direct sunlight. Being out in the sun can dry out the wood as well as ruin the finish. It can also bleach out the color of some oriental furniture pieces. Japanese furniture should also be kept away from extremely moist air as this can easily lead to warping. A lot of this furniture are very solid and extremely heavy. Do not attempt to move one on your own. You also want to cover the bottoms of your with felt in order to minimize scratches. Watermarks are evil. That's why you'll want to fanatically promote the use of coasters. Ensure that there are protective plates for vases atop your oriental furniture. The rule is to never let any water stand on it for very long.

At least once every year, you should wash your Oriental furniture using a sudsy solution of mild soap and water. Clean with the suds and rinse it off with clean soap-free damp cloth that has been wrung. Dry the area immediately using a soft lint-free cloth. With these tips, you can be sure to maintain the classic beauty of your Asian furniture for long, long time.