User Manual
Hand-Carved Solid Wood Furniture Care
• Do not place your furniture in direct sunlight
and/or in a damp area.
• Arrange your furniture so it is not placed near
heating or air conditioning vents.
• Avoid placing furniture directly under
windows.
• Be careful not to place plastic materials on
your furniture. Certain plastics have elements
that may react with and damage the finish.
• Occasionally rotate accessories so they do
not remain in the same spot for extended
periods of time.
• Avoid creating marks on your furniture by
placing a piece of felt, cloth or leather under
accessories.
• Lift objects directly up rather than dragging
items across the finish of your furniture.
• Use a protective pad when using your
furniture as a writing surface.
Thank you for your purchase!
We hope you enjoy your furniture item as
much as we enjoyed creating it for you! Many
customers ask if these fine, hand-carved replicas
will endure for generations. The answer is yes,
but only with the proper care. The following
recommendations are offered to help ensure
that your furniture purchases provide you with
years of enjoyment.
The Characteristic Beauty of Wood
Wood is by nature hygroscopic, meaning that the
wood will adjust its own moisture content to the
relative humidity within its environment. Wood is
in a constant state of dimensional change. When
wood absorbs moisture, it swells (e.g., sticky
drawers), and when it gives off moisture, it
shrinks, often causing cracking and splitting.
Therefore it is important to keep wood furniture
(especially solid wood furniture) at a constant
level of humidity year-round.
• Wipe up spills promptly. Water left over
a prolonged period of time will cause
white spots in the finish.
• Dust frequently with a clean, dry, lint-free
cloth. To remove accumulated dust or
furniture wax build-up, use a soft cloth
dampened in a solution of mild detergent
and warm water. Dry thoroughly using a
clean cloth and then apply furniture polish,
wiping it in the direction of the wood grain.
• We recommend that furniture be
polished every six months.
• Wood finishes will change in appearance
as they are used. Slight variations in
appearance and the fit of joints and
seams will result from the normal expansion
and contraction of wood as it responds to
climatic changes in the home.
Please remember, a little maintenance and
care will keep your furniture investments
beautiful for years to come.
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