Oak from Poland

The timber comes from european ecologically supervised forests. We support sustainable wood management by using fallen oak branches. All products are made from solid oak harvested from Polish certified sustainable forests. Oak is a hardwood tree found all over the world. It produces a beautiful and strong wood. Because of oak wood's natural properties, a little bit of care can make the wood last for years without losing its beauty. The highest quality timber is selected and acquired from Polish forests under strictly regulated conditions. Whenever possible, we use fallen pieces of oak wood, which would otherwise be either chopped or burnt. This is a time consuming and expensive process but it allows us not only to manufacture unique products, but also to work in harmony with the environment.

The oak wood is naturally resistant to decay and insect attack with an expected lifespan of 10 years if it has been looked after. 

The legs of our furniture are crafted from natural oak branches, which are prone to cracking as they absorb and release moisture from the air. To manage this, we dry the branches in a special chamber before production. This process allows any cracks to form beforehand, ensuring that significant cracks are unlikely to appear during use. We carefully select and position the legs so that any existing cracks do not compromise the furniture's durability. Furthermore, the cracks that form during drying are treated with an impregnation process, adding extra protection to the wood. As part of weathering process, cracks and splits may appear, but this will not affect the strength of the item. Any sharp edges can be sanded down with a fine sand paper.

Oak has a high content of a natural substance called tannin, which also contributes to the durability and strength of oak wood. The tannins can leach out and cause brown stains on surfaces it comes into contact with. Over the next few months, the tannins will be gradually washed away by rain, which may lead to staining on nearby surfaces like paving stones or wood. This is an expected outcome, and we cannot be held responsible for any resulting discoloration of the surface. We recommend regularly rinsing the stained area. If the floor is non-porous, the stains should wash away more quickly.

We recommend the use of Sadolin Classic annually.