IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SOLID WOOD FURNITURE
- Before becoming a furniture piece, the tree lived many years in the great outdoors and was exposed to the elements. All this has formed him to be as unique as you and me.
- Traces of nature consisting of branch appendage and annual rings build a special surface, which gains more beauty over the years.
- Your solid wood furniture may receive unevenness or even form cracks or shrink, which forms part of it’s uniqueness.
- Also know that structural and color differences are part of it’s nature and no guarantee can be given for these changes.
We make sure to work with suppliers that only use FSC-certified wood in order to ensure that their wood comes from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits.
TIPS ON DAILY USE
- Wipe the furniture daily with a soft cloth (a slightly moistened cloth is advisable to ensure all dust stays on the cloth).
- Avoid exposing the wood to alcohol, deodorants, perfumes, nail varnishes and similar liquids. If spillage occurs, wipe immediately with a dry cloth. When left, these liquids will pull moisture from wood, causing cracking. Alcohol such as red wine would also stain the wood.
- We recommend occasionally rotating your suar wood pieces to expose all angles to an equal amount of air and light to ensure even darkening over time.
WHAT TO DO WHEN A SPILL OCCURS
- Clean spills from Suar wood furniture with a soft cloth moistened with warm, soapy water.
- Dry the furniture with a second soft cloth or allow it to air-dry. Hand-wash/clean but do not soak in water and not exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures.
- Avoid polish or cleaning products containing silicone and ammonia, which can dry out natural wood over time.
THE MATERIAL
The Suar wood tree (latin name: Albizia Saman) is a large tropical rain tree that can grow up to heights of 25m. Suar wood is resistant to cracking from wood movement and is highly sought-after for its robustness. Moderately heavy but extremely strong, Suar wood is highly resistant to decay and dry-wood termites. These characteristics make Suar wood highly favorable in fine furniture making compared to other woods.