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 Wood Products
The furniture featured on our website is made from solid planks of rosewood. Rosewood was chosen for its density, durability, deep grain, and rich hue. Each item is handmade from solid, kiln-dried timber. Woodcrafters are bench trained to use old-world techniques when creating each unique piece. They incorporate wood dowels, wooden drawer stops, forged iron hardware, and tongue and groove joinery. Our furniture is solidly built from the inside and throughout (just try lifting one of our pieces!)
Individual items will vary slightly in overall grain, texture, tone, and size. These slight variations are characteristics found in handmade products and enhance the visual beauty of each piece. Exact finish matching cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of the wood and its hand-applied lacquer finish. Knots, slight cracks, and all other imperfections are valued for their enhancing visual qualities and are not considered flaws.
Wood Product Care
Simply dust regularly with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. We do not recommend wood oil treatments, Pledge, or other polishes with strong chemical compounds. Never use a damp cloth and keep moisture away from your furniture as any water-to-wood contact may leave permanent watermark damage. If spills occur, blot area immediately, do not rub. We recommend the use of coasters, placemats or other furniture protectors. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, water, and extreme heat for extended periods of time. These elements can damage this or any furniture product.
Iron Products
Our iron products are made by skilled blacksmiths in the old-world tradition. It should be noted that standard steel has no resistant qualities in and of itself. While we strive to maintain consistency in our finishes, items may contain slight variations due to the
hand-rubbed finish. The only protection against oxidation is primer and paint products. Steel will rust outdoors if great care is not taken. This may require the use of a polyacrylic or polyurethane sealant at frequent intervals depending on conditions at your location (i.e., proximity to sprinklers, landscape, fog, rain, and exposure to salty air along the coast). Poly sealant products are available at paint or home improvement stores. Over time and with regular use, these products will help to build a weather protective barrier. Please note that Cokas-Diko does not guarantee the finish on any of its forged, wrought, or cast iron products.
Leather Products
Cokas-Diko leather products are made from top-grain, aniline-dyed hides. Top-grain leather is the most durable part of the hide and it is enhanced by the aniline-dye process. This process, which insures that the leather is colored all the way through, produces a finish that is transparent and shows the markings of the leather. Because each hide is unique, all leather will vary in shading and “perfect” matching is unlikely when purchasing is done at different times. Natural body oils will stain leather slightly, but these stains will blend with the oils of the leather and give each piece a desired patina. Avoid any cleaning product that may change the pH balance of your leather, as it may cause premature cracking or discoloring. Keep leather a safe distance from floor or wall heaters, as they may dry out leather. Remove dust with a soft, clean cloth and clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner. While our leather products are the best quality available, they are not warranted against fading, dye lot variances, scotch guarding, wear, or any damages resulting from any cleaning process, substance, or procedure used.
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