Materials & care

We set a high value on the naturalness of the wood. During the manufacturing of our natural wood furniture, we make sure that the essential properties such as open pores, antistatic effect, breathability and odour filtering are preserved. The wood can breathe, moisture can be released. The wood surface remains naturally matt. This easy-to-maintain surface finish is characterised by particularly high surface hardness and durability. Any dents or marks can be removed easily, and even after years of use, the surfaces look like new. Smaller heavily worn or damaged areas can be refinished without visible marks simply by cleaning and applying new oil. We recommend to ensure appropriate ventilation in humid rooms So that the furniture remain clean and beautiful even longer. On the other hand, overly dry air will likewise promote warping of the solid wood pieces.Inappropriate positioning or storing in a humid or cold environment will cause the wood to warp. Solid wood furniture should be positioned in such a way that uniform exposure to sunlight is ensured, avoiding positions where some areas remain in the shade permanently while others are exposed to sunlight all the time. In particular, table extension plates should be stored under similar light exposure conditions like the table itself for at least 2 months after delivery, as the wood is prone to change its colour.

Our wood is dried, partly under vacuum, in special drying ovens. This process reduces warping and cracking of the wood. However, some cracks may nevertheless form in the wood. This does not represent any grounds for a complaint. Wood is a natural material, therefore responds to climatic influences.

In fact, wood is a material that adjusts to the conditions of its surroundings and responds to any changes. This ability becomes evident during extended and warmer dry periods, as these may cause an increased number of cracks to form in the wood. However, these cracks partly disappear after the end of the dry period.

Cracks in the wood are rather a logical consequence of using on a natural raw material. This includes environmental influences such as extreme temperature variations, too low or too high humidity, exposure to direct sunlight, floor heating. For this reason, it is essential to follow the care instructions for our solid wood furniture.

Cracks are natural processes, are inevitable and not unusual. They do not, however, affect the durability and long service life of the wood.