Wood is a natural material that is affected by changing humidity, direct sunlight and wear and tear.
Extend the life of your furniture by following these tips and care instructions:
It is important that the surface of the table is well saturated before use.
The table has received several basic treatments at the joinery, but as each tree and each piece of wood is a piece of nature that has different characteristics and therefore responds to oil differently, a new table should have 2-3 oil treatments if possible before it is used.
In addition, maintain with oil treatment 4-6 times a year for the first year and then at least twice a year (preferably just before and after the winter period).
Before starting the oil treatment, the furniture can be sanded to reduce patina such as roughness, scratches and stains. Use sandpaper or a sanding sponge with a 280-320 grit and sand lightly in the direction of the grain.
After sanding, wipe the furniture with a damp cloth. The surface must be completely dry before oiling.
Apply the oil with a dry cloth in the direction of the grain. Never pour the oil directly onto the furniture. Remember to also oil the underside to avoid tension.
Allow the oil to penetrate the surface for about 15 minutes and wipe off the excess oil with a dry cloth. Pour water over the oilcloths and place them in an airtight bag, otherwise there is a risk of spontaneous combustion.
Allow the furniture to dry for approx. 12 hours before using it. After drying, the furniture can be polished with a clean, dry cloth. It takes about 14 days for the oil to fully harden, so during this period, only a dry cloth should be used for daily care.
The same procedure applies to furniture treated with white oil or other oils with color pigment.
It's important to remember that an oil treatment is an impregnation and not a full protection of the furniture. The oil acts as a membrane that enhances the structure of the wood and protects against drying, dirt and moisture.
For daily care, use a damp cloth without detergent or sulfo.
Avoid acidic products on your wooden table (e.g. floral water and red wine).
It is important that the surface of the table is well saturated before use.
The table has received several basic treatments at the joinery, but as each piece of wood and each wooden rod is a piece of nature that has different properties and therefore responds to soap differently, a new table should have 2-3 soap treatments if possible before it is used and otherwise while the table is in use. Use 2 bowls, one with the soap mixture and one with clean water. Wring out the cloth in clean water between soap treatments. The water should be lukewarm.
In addition, maintain with soap treatment once a week for the first 4-6 weeks and then approx. 6-8 times a year.
The soap treatment itself often takes out the small stains.
Before starting the soap treatment, the furniture should be sanded to reduce patina such as roughness, scratches and stains.
Use sandpaper or a sanding sponge with a 280-320 grit and lightly sand in the direction of the grain.
After sanding, wipe the furniture with a damp cloth. The surface must be completely dry before starting the soap treatment.
Mix ½ dl of soap shavings with 1 liter of boiling water and let the mixture cool to lukewarm. It is important that the temperature is maintained, otherwise the tannic acid in oak can cause a dark surface.
Apply the soap mixture with a cloth in the direction of the grain. Never pour the soap directly onto the furniture. Remember to also apply the soap treatment on the underside to avoid tension.
Allow the soap to penetrate the surface for about 5 minutes and wipe off the excess soap with a dry cloth.
Allow the furniture to dry for approx. 1 hour. As pores can rise due to moisture and to remove any application marks, the furniture can be lightly sanded with sandpaper after drying.
It's important to remember that a soap treatment is an impregnation and not a full protection of the furniture. The soap acts as a film that gives a light surface and protects the wood from drying out, dirt and moisture.
For daily care, use a damp cloth without detergent or sulfo.
Avoid acidic products on your wooden table (e.g. floral water and red wine).
Paper yarn usually requires little or no maintenance. If you want to freshen up the seat, you can wipe the seat with a hard-wrung soft cloth using a neutral, colorless soap solution. However, it is not recommended to do this too often as it can unnecessarily wear down the paper yarn, which is treated with a thin layer of wax.
However, discoloration of the paper yarn can occur when heavy liquids are spilled - and if a stain appears on the paper yarn, it is recommended to remove as much of the liquid as possible with a hard-wrung, soft cloth. Be careful not to rub the liquid further into the paper yarn, but instead dab gently on the exposed area. Never use dishwashing detergent on paper yarn.
Paper yarn is a natural, comfortable and resilient material that is designed to patina beautifully and naturally over time. It can last for many years and can be replaced or repaired by a skilled weaver if necessary.
Please note that braided chairs may tilt slightly upon delivery. The paper yarn on the chair is hand-braided and very tight, which may cause the chairs to twist slightly. However, this will correct itself after a short time as the chair is used.
Both paper yarn and wood are living materials and can be affected by daylight and humidity. Chairs woven with paper yarn will therefore change and creak when exposed to heat, moisture or direct sunlight.
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