CATALOGO MOBILIARIO VERANO 2016 RM

Furniture
materials
Acacia
The Acacia tree, also known as the Mimosa tree, is a fast-growing and
hardy tree. This wood has the same properties as teak wood. During
acclimatisation, small hairline cracks can emerge. This type of wood is
also used to manufacture outdoor furniture items.
Maintenance indoor: Damp cloth.
Maintenance outdoor: Mild soapy water. High-pressure cleaning is
not recommended.
Alder wood
Alder wood is used in furniture manufacturing, and the wood chips of
this North-American timber are used to smoke salmon. This timber is
extremely stable and is therefore mainly used in the manufacture of
side cabinets and cupboards.
Maintenance: Damp cloth.
Aluminium
All aluminium parts and furniture items are made from recycled
aluminium sourced from aircrafts, cars, cans of food and a range of
other everyday objects. Aluminium can be reprocessed and reformed
endlessly.
Maintenance: Dry cloth.
Ash wood
Ash is a hard, heavy, ring porous hardwood and belongs to the Olive
family. It has a prominent grain that resembles oak, and a white to light
brown color. When finished with natural varnish the texture of the grains
will be more visible.
Maintenance: Damp cloth.
Beech wood
This European specie has mostly a pale cream colour and has very fine
grains. This wood is mainly used in frames, a variety of bent and turned
parts in Club chairs and Sofa’s.
Maintenance: No, as it is used inside furniture.
Cotton
Cotton is a natural fibre that originates from the cotton plant and is the
most commonly used fibre. This material is strong and long-wearing,
and is not subject to piling. Colour variations are nearly invisible.
Glass
Single-paned glass is used in cabinets, and is also referred to as ‘float’
glass because of the continuous nature of the production process.
Float glass is produced by melting the raw materials sand, lime and
sodium carbonate at high temperatures.
Toughened glass is used in tables and other furniture, and is also
known as tempered or safety glass. The glass obtains these properties
after being heated until the glass becomes liquid, after which it is
immediately rapidly cooled (‘supercooling’). When tempered glass
breaks, it does not produce the large glass shards one sees with
normal glass, but instead, it falls apart into small granular chunks that
cannot cause injuries as easily.
Maintenance: Mild soapy water.
Linen
This fabric is made from flax, which is obtained from plant fibres which
undergo a special treatment process. The flax is first bleached before
being mixed with other threads. The use of natural materials will result
in a visible colour nuance, and less wrinkling of the fabric. Linen fabrics
may pile in time.
Maintenance: Dry clean.
Mahogany
This extremely durable and hardy wood type has an even reddishbrown
colour. This is used in the frames of rattan chairs.
Maintenance: Dry cloth.
Mango wood
This hardwood is extracted from the mango fruit tree in plantations
in India. Once the tree stops producing fruit, it is cut down and the
wood is incorporated in furniture as table tops. The application of a
translucent finish brings out the fine qualities of the wood structure
and colours.
Maintenance: Damp cloth.
Oak wood
The White Oak variant is extremely strong and is used in the
manufacture of table tops and cupboard doors. It is light in colour
and has a striking grain.
Maintenance: Dry cloth.
Maintenance: Dry clean.
198 | Additional information
SPRING / SUMMER COLLECTION
2016