Wood is a natural material that responds to its environment. When the air is dry, wood loses moisture and shrinks. Excess moisture in the air causes it to swell. Some shrinking and swelling is to be expected; however, controlling the humidity and dryness is essential for preventing damage. To ensure your table remains beautiful and structurally sound for generations, your home should be kept at a relative humidity of 40-60%. This often requires a humidifier in winter and an air conditioner during the summer. Wood furniture should also be kept away from heat sources such as radiators and fireplaces. Normally if you’re comfortable with the temperature and humidity in your home, your wood furniture will be too.

All of our furniture requires minimal care, and we build these tables to withstand many years of regular use. We use incredibly durable, high-quality finishes that are imported from Italy. Because of this, cleaning the tabletop is a breeze. Just dust with a damp rag and clean any oily spills with a solution of mild soap and warm water. There is no need for waxing, polishing, or any other maintenance.

Please take care to avoid aggressive scrubbing, solvents, or prolonged moisture contact. As with any finish, avoid setting hot items directly on the surface. Avoid oil-, bleach-, or silicone-based cleaners.

Though our durable finish adds some UV protection, every slab of wood is a natural material that is vulnerable to some color change with exposure to light, particularly during the first year. To avoid irregularities in the natural darkening or lightening process (respective to the wood species), we recommend occasionally moving any decor or place-settings around your table. If an irregularity does occur, have patience – with regular exposure to light it will level out with the surrounding wood.

Solid hardwood tabletops and metal bases are nearly as heavy as they are beautiful. Avoid dragging furniture and please use two people to move large pieces safely.