Only wood, either solid or blockboard, is used in L’Ottocento’s production process. Unlike chipboard, commonly known as “particle board”, the fine raw material preserves its properties of strength and solidity over the years. Chipboard is heavier and so leads to the wear of hinges and joints. It can also be easily scratched or scored. Chipboard, a composite of wood particles and not supported by the longitudinal fibre, unlike wood, is not resistant to weight and thus tends to sag over time. Another virtue of wood is its return to its original state even after it has absorbed water. When chipboard gets wet, it becomes deformed.