PIERRE ROD CANE COLLECTION
ABOUT US AfricanRod Cane & Co is an artisanal based community that produces fine hand woven cane furniture, rush matting & accessories. Pierre Decor
Set between granite hills & dry acacia scrub, where people reside in small isolated & dry villages eking out a subsistence living. Cane & rush matting are naturally sustainable products. In conjunction with the local men & women working on surround mines & using the concept of campfire (communal areas management program for indigenous resources). To maximize harvesting the vine whiles at the same time teaching people the values of sustainable resource & management. In many cases these villages are deep in the hills with poor roads with no reliable transport so that sometimes they can be effectively cut off entirely for weeks by flooded rivers. This makes the products steeped in character with an underlying integrity born from the simplicity of the craftsmen who make them. Whilst every effort is made to ensure uniformity of specification each item is unique with its own characterful handmade features. This is what makes our products so special we pride ourselves on the uniqueness & variety – we shy away from mass market designs. Considerable time & effort is invested in evolving designs & techniques to constantly fine tune & improve products to keep the range abreast in design. Boutique artisanal furniture & accessories. A maintenance service insures the longevity potential of the product after sales support in keeping with the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses. Please note considerable care has been taken to design the furniture that is durable however bear in mind that it is handmade & slight imperfections & irregularities can be expected.
GUIDE TO CHOSING CANE FURNITURE •
Measurements in our catalogue are in mm.
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Please read carefully & check the specifications given, consider the seating depth & height (our seat height does not include cushions).
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Consider the feet height & aesthetics of the design. Please note that as these products are hand-woven there may be a 30 – 50mm differential.
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When choosing the furniture you require make sure that it can fit through doorways, hallways & if need be up staircases. If you need further help visualizing the furniture - tape together sheets of newspaper to match the width & depth of the furniture you are considering. Place them on the floor & walk around them. You can put dining chairs onto the newspaper to help visualize the height.
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Sofa size options. 4 size options are available.
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Sizing is based on the internal length between arms not the overall length (outside to outside). A two seater sofa is generally a 1500 & 1700 sofa; a 3 seater is 2000 & 22200mm.
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Colours - we do a variety of cane & leg colours ( See pg 33). Please view our website or see your nearest agent or alternatively we can send you a PDF of these options.
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Weave & Patterns - Some patterns on the items may have changed or are no longer used. If you require a specific pattern please indicate this on your order. 3 weaving options are available. See page 33 for details.
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Seating - We offer full woven bases (recommended for lodges/higher traffic areas) or webbed bases. ( CM2 50% elasticised stretch,additional jute webbing in between, a foam layer, covered with a black non woven spun bond). Webbed seating is more comfortable however after a period of 4 - 5 years, like all upholstery it may start to sag whereby you can contact your nearest agent to have them serviced, or if you have your own staple gun you can re-web them yourself.
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Feet Style & Height - Some designs there is a choice of feet height (that does not alter the overall height of the finished product – i.e. Beryl Markham’s & Bed Bases). Please also take into account that some styles i.e. Livingstone Sofa has a low foot design and thus making sweeping under it more difficult.
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Recessing - Certain styles are naturally recessed however please specify if you are requiring glass inlay or cushions on top as this can alter the recess depth.
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Leather - There is a choice of leather brown faux or genuine Leather
|2 BAINES SOFA |
BAINES SOFA & CHAIR – VICTORIAN INSPIRED DESIGN FOR SMALLER SPACES/ DEPTH CAN BE ALTERED TO 650MM/ PLAIN WEAVE
BUMI SOFA | BUMI SOFA & CHAIR – LINEAR DESIGN WITH DEEP SEATING/ PLAIN WEAVE
CAMEROON SOFA |
CAMEROON SOFA & CHAIR – CONTEMPORARY DESIGN WITH HIGH BACK AND COMFORTABLE ARM RESTS/ CAMEROON WEAVE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
3| BAINES CHAIR
BUMI CHAIR
CAMEROON CHAIR
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|4 Huntsman SOFA |
HUNTSMAN SOFA & CHAIR - A POPULAR DESIGN, CLASSICAL LINES & PROPORTIONS, ADAPTABLE TO DIFFERENT DECORATING STYLES/ PLAIN WEAVE
Muthaiga Sofa |
MUTHAIGA SOFA & CHAIR – CONSERVATIVE DEPTH SUITED FOR SMALLER SPACES/ PLAIN WEAVE. 700 DEPTH CAN BE MADE
Slipper Sofa |
SLIPPER SOFA & CHAIR – CONTEMPORARY DESIGN SUITED FOR LARGE & SMALL SPACES/ CAMEROON WEAVE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
5| Huntsman Chair
Muthaiga Chair
Slipper Chair
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|6 Chesterfield Sofa |
Ranch Sofa |
CHESTERFIELD SOFA – A CLASSIC LOW BACK & ARM SOFA/ PLAIN WEAVE
RANCH SOFA & CHAIR – CONTEMPORARY COMFORTABLE DEEP SEATED RANGE/ PLAIN WEAVE
Victoria Sofa |
VICTORIA CHAIR & SOFA – A COLONIAL DESIGN , VERY COMFORTABLE/ PLAIN WEAVE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
7| NUBIAN SOFA – MODERN STYLE DEEP SEATED SOFA, VERY VERSATILE/ PLAIN WEAVE/ FULL WOVEN SEAT
| Nubian Sofa
ACCOMPANING CHAIRS CAN BE DE HAVILLAND
Ranch Chair
Victoria Chair
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|8 Amsterdam Sofa |
AMSTERDAM SOFA & CHAIR – CLASSIC DESIGN WITH EXTRA DEPTH SEATING, INSIDE SEATING SLOPES GENTLY BACK/ OPTIONAL BRASS CASTORS ON WHEELS OR WOOD TURNED LEGS/ PLAIN WEAVE
SOFA & CHAIR – VERSATILE, CURVACEOUS DESIGN, Marabella Sofa | MARABELLA WITH EXTRA SEATING DEPTH/PLAIN WEAVE MIXED WITH CAMEROON WEAVE
Kikuyu Sofa |
KIKUYU SOFA & CHAIR – EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE CONTEMPORARY STYLE/ PLAIN WEAVE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
9| Amsterdam Chair
Marabella Chair
Kikuyu Chair
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|10 Alexandria Sofa |
ALEXANDRIA SOFA – CLASSIC CAMEL BACK SOFA WITH EXTRA DEPTH/ PLAIN WEAVE
Livingstone Sofa |
LIVINGSTONE SOFA & CHAIR – DESIGNED FOR LARGE SPACES WITH EXTRA DEPTH ESPECIALLY SUITED FOR TALL PEOPLE/ PLAIN WEAVE
Naivasha Sofa |
NAIVASHA SOFA – SIMPLE DEEP SOFA SUITED FOR SMALLER SPACES, DEPTH CAN BE MADE SMALLER/ PLAIN WEAVE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
11| EMPIRE SOFA – BELGIAN INSPIRED WITH EXTRA DEPTH WITH ADDITIONAL PILLOWS AROUND/ PLAIN WEAVE
| Empire Sofa
Livingstone Chair
MARRAKECH – LUXURIOUS DAYBED WHICH CAN BE MADE TO ANY SPECIFICATION/ PLAIN WEAVE FULL WOVEN BASE
| The Marrakech
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|12 the colony modular sofa |
THE COLONY – VERSATILE AND COMFORTABLE UNITS ( CHAIR UNIT, CORNER UNIT, DAYBED) THAT CAN BE MADE UP INTO MULTIPLE COMBINATIONS/ PLAIN OR CAMEROON WEAVE
Colony Chair
Colony Corner Unit Chair
Colony Daybed
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
13| SOFA – CONTEMPORARY MODULAR SOFA, WHICH COMES IN 2 OPTIONAL Tambala Sofa | TAMBALA LENGTHS/ CAN BE MADE UP TO CUSTOM SIZE/ CAMEROON OR PLAIN WEAVE
( right arm side is from person facing tambala straight on)
THE CASABLANCA – WELL PROPORTIONED CONTEMPORARY DAYBED, IDEAL FOR EXTRA SEATING/ FULL WOVEN BASE/ PLAIN OR CAMEROON WEAVE FULL WOVEN BASE
|The Casablanca
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|14 Bwana Chair |
BWANA – AN EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE AND DEEP ARM CHAIR THAT MAKES A STATEMENT/ PLAIN WEAVE
HAVILLAND CHAIR – STYLISH CONTEMPORARY ARMLESS De Havilland Chair | DE CHAIR THAT GOES WITH THE NUBIAN SOFA/ FULL WOVEN SEAT/ PLAIN WEAVE
River bank chair |
RIVER BANK – SMALL, LIGHT CHAIR, GOOD FOR SMALL SPACES/ FULL WOVEN SEAT/ PLAIN WEAVE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
15| ABYSINNIA CHAIR – LOVELY COMFORTABLE ARM CHAIR SUITED FOR INDOORS OR ON VERANDA/ FULL WOVEN SEAT/ PLAIN WEAVE
GREAT RIFT CHAIR – A BEAUTIFUL COMFORTABLE DEEP SEATED CHAIR/ PLAIN WEAVE
| Abysinnia Chair
| Great Rift Chair
SOMERSET – A SMALLER VERSION OF THE BWANA CHAIR WITH ACCENTUATED WINGS/ PLAIN WEAVE
| Somerset Chair
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|16 Feeding Chair |
FEEDING CHAIR – A LIGHT WEIGHT FRENCH STYLED SMALL COMFORTABLE CHAIR/ FULL WOVEN SEAT/ PLAIN WEAVE
Fever Dinning Chair |
Rosetta |
FEVER DINING CHAIR – LIGHT FRENCH STYLED DINING CHAIR/ FULL SEAT/ PLAIN WEAVE
ROSETTA CHAIR – OPEN WICKER WORK STYLED DIING CHAIR, OR CAN BE USED AS A GENERAL SMALL CHAIR/ FULL SEAT/ PLAIN WEAVE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS ITEM SOSO ALLOW UPUP TOTO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE BE MADE MEASUREMENTSIN INMM.| MM.|THIS THISISISAAHANDWOVEN HANDWOVEN ITEM ALLOW 30MM VARIENCE | CUSTOM SIZE CAN MADE
17| BUNDU NO ARMS – CLASSIC DINING CHAIR ARMLESS/ FULL SEAT/PLAIN OR ISABELLA WEAVE
| Bundu: No Arms
BUNDU CARVER – CLASSIC DINING CHAIR WITH ARMS/ FULL SEAT/ PLAIN OR ISABELLA WEAVE
PINTO / BURTON WINDOW SEAT – IDEALLY SUITED FOR END OF BEDS /FULL WOVEN SEAT/ PLAIN OR CAMEROON WEAVE
| Bundu Carver
| Burton Window Seat
Pinto Window Seat
| ALL MEASUREMENTS ITEM SOSO ALLOW UPUP TOTO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE BE MADE MEASUREMENTSIN INMM.| MM.|THIS THISISISAAHANDWOVEN HANDWOVEN ITEM ALLOW 30MM VARIENCE | CUSTOM SIZE CAN MADE
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|20 CONSOLE – MODERN CONSOLE/ GOOD FOR Cameroon Console | CAMEROON BEHIND SOFAS OR IN HALLWAYS/ CAN BE RECESSED TO FIT GLASS/ CAN BE MADE WIDER OR LOWER / CAMEROON WEAVE
ON BUNFEET – A POPULAR LOW OTTOMAN Ottomans on bunfeet| OTTOMANS WITH CANE ROPE AROUND IT/ CLASSICAL STYLE THICK WOODEN TURNED FEET/ CAN BE RECESSED FOR GLASS/ PLAIN WEAVE/ PATTERN IN THE MIDDLE OPTIONAL
Serengetti Ottoman |
SERENGETTI - DUAL STYLE OTTOMAN RECESSED FOR GLASS OR CUSHION ( RECESS IS APPROX 50MM)/ ELEGANT TURNED LEGS/ COMES IN VARIOUS SIZES/ PLAIN WEAVEOPTIONAL
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
21| JOSEPHINE SERVER – FRENCH STYLED SERVER/PLAINWEAVE
| JOSEPHINE SERVER
Ottomans on bunfeet
DINKY - SMALL LOW OTTOMAN/ CAN BE RECESSED FOR GLASS OR THICK CUSHION/ TURNED SMALL WOODEN FEET/ PLAIN WEAVE/PATTERN IN THE MIDDLE OPTIONAL
| Dinky Ottoman
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|22 Cameroon Tables |
CAMEROON TABLE - COFFEE & SIDE TABLE/ RECESSED TO FIT GLASS/CAMEROON WEAVE
Cameroon Tables
Livingstone Tables | LIVINGSTONE TABLE - COFFEE & SIDE TABLE/ RECESSED TO FIT GLASS/ CAMEROON WEAVE ON TOP AND PLAIN WEAVE AROUND
Beryl Markham Low Table | LOW BERYL MARKHAM TABLE - CONTEMPORARY LOW TABLE / RECESSED TO FIT GLASS/ CAN BE FURTHER RECESSED TO FIT A CUSHION/ PLAIN WEAVE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
23| KISTS - CAN BE USED FOR STORAGE OR AS Explorers Kists | EXPLORERS TABLES/ CAN BE PLACED NEXT TO CHAIRS TO HOLD TABLE LIGHTS/ CAN BE RECESSED TO FIT GLASS/ CAMEROON WEAVE
Hepburn Dressing table | HEPBURN DRESSER - PLAIN STYLED DRESSER/ PLAIN WEAVE
| Hepburn Benches HEPBURN BENCHES - SMALL BENCH CAN FIT UNDER DRESSING TABLE OR BE USED AS EXTRA SEATING ( SEE ALSO NILE PERCH FOR DRESSER) LONGER BENCH IDEAL FOR BEDROOMS OR AS ADDITIONAL SEATING/ PLAIN WEAVE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|24 Blanket Boxes | BLANKET BOXES – THE 1500MM FITS AT END OF QUEEN & DOUBLE BEDS/ 900MM FITS END OF SINGLE BEDS/ BRASS PLATED HINGED LID/ PLAIN WEAVE/ CAN BE MADE TO SPECIFICATIONS/ CAN BE RECESS BY 40MM TO FIT CUSHION
OTTOMAN – PLAIN WEAVE/ PLAITING AROUND EDGES/ RECESS IS APDianas Ottoman | DIANAS PROXIMATELY 30MM/ CAN BE MADE TO SPECIFICATIONS WITH /WITHOUT LID
Mara Stool | MARA STOOL- A CONTEMPORARY EASY TO PLACE SITTING STOOL/ RECESS IS APPROXIMATELY 50 MM/ CAMEROON WEAVE
Nile Perch | NILE PERCH – UNIQUE SHAPED STOOL THAT CAN ALSO BE USED AS A DECOR ACCENT/ CAMEROON WEAVE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
25| | Beryl Markham Cube BERYL MARKHAM CUBE – A SIDE TABLE OR CAN FIT CUSHION ON TOP / RECESS IS 20MM/ OPTIONAL PLAIN WEAVE OR CAMEROON WEAVE/ OPTIONAL FEET HEIGHT 30MM OR 50 MM/ CAN BE MADE TO SPECIFICATION
| Kloof Side Table KLOOF BEDSIDE TABLE – COTTAGE STYLE BEDSIDE TABLE/ AVAILABLE WITH OR WITHOUT DRAWER/ PLAIN WEAVE/ TOP IS RECESSED BY 20MM
| Masai Stool MASAI STOOL - EXTREMELY ROUND STOOL WHICH COMES IN 2 SIZES LARGE OR STANDARD/ CAN BE RECESSED TO FIT GLASS/ MIX OF WEAVES & PATTERNS
| TULI STOOL TULI STOOL – A CONTEMPORARY SHAPED STOOL/ FLAT TOPPED
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|26 WASTE BASKET - STYLISH WASTE PAPER BASKET/ bembezi waste Basket | BEMBEZI OPTIONAL LEATHER TOPPED ONLY OR LEATHER TOP & BOTTOM/ BRONZE PLATED STUDS/ CAMEROON WEAVE
Drinks Tray | DRINKS TRAY – CHIC TRAY IDEAL FOR DRINKS & GLASS DISPLAYS
Leather Topped Tray |
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
27| | Classic fireside & Singitta Small CLASSIC FIRESIDE BASKET – WOOD STORAGE BASKET OR A GENERAL STORAGE BASKET/ LEATHER TOPPED WITH ROPE HANDLES ( FOR AESTHETIC DISPLAY) / BRONZE PLATED STUDS/ PLAIN WEAVE
SINIGITTA SMALL BASKET – STORAGE BASKET/LEATHER TOPPED WITH BRASS PLATED WITH ROPE HANDLES ( FOR AESTHETIC DISPLAY)/ BRONZE PLATED STUDS/ CAMEROON WEAVE WITH PATTERN/ CAN BE MADE TO SPECIFICATIONS/ BRASS PLATED
LAUNDRY HOLDER – SOLID LAUNDRY HOLDER/LID AFFIXED WITH ROPE/ SIDE HANDLES IN LEATHER ( FOR AESTHETIC DISPLAY)/ OPTIONAL LINED INNER/ PLAIN WEAVE WITH PATTERN
UMBRELLA HOLDER – LEATHER TOPPED HOLDER FOR UMBRELLAS OR WALKING STICKS/ ROPE WOVEN BETWEEN CANE ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM/ PLAIN WEAVE WITH PATTERN
| Laundry Holder
| Umbrella Holder
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
|28 HEADBOARD – SIMPLE STRAIGHT Cameroon Headboard | CAMEROON DESIGN/ CAMEROON WEAVE
Wingback Headboard |
– CONTEMPORARY HEADBOARD/ Mombassa Headboard | MOMBASSA CAMEROON WEAVE/ HEADBOARD IS OPEN AT THE BASE
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
29| KANDAHAR PLAIN HEADBOARD - ROMANTIC STYLED HEADBOARD/PLAITING INSIDE FRAME/ PLAIN WEAVE WITH PATTERN
| Kandahar Headboard
| ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM.| THIS IS A HANDWOVEN ITEM SO ALLOW UP TO 30MM VARIANCE | CUSTOM SIZES CAN BE MADE
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|34 CANE FURNITURE
All our products are hand woven using natural materials. Therefore no two products are identical & very slight variations may occur in the overall size of the product & in the weave. The size variation will not be more than 50mm. Cane colours will also vary from time to time. Please refer to Cane Colours pg 33. The frame of the products are made from top grade, kiln dried pine which is sourced from reputable timber merchants. CARE & MAINTENANCE
As with all things of value in life our product requires maintenance and care. It is essential that the following procedures be followed to ensure the good looks and longevity of your furniture. ‐
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Our cane furniture is not an all weather product. Whilst it can withstand the elements to a certain degree it should be kept under the cover of a solid roof. Keep exposure to direct, harsh sunlight to a minimum. Despite our various UV resistant finishes, the colour of the finish will fade naturally over time, but if exposed to harsh sunlight or the elements it will fade quicker. Avoid allowing your furniture to get wet as this can cause warping and a more rapid deterioration of the finish. Clean your furniture regularly to keep dust and cobwebs at bay. Brush down with a soft natural bristle brush or dusting cloth. Alternatively you can use a damp cloth or a vacuum cleaner with a soft bristle nozzle. Be sure to clean inside crevices and grooves. Some designs have low feet and to avoid damaging your product please take care when sweeping under the frame. Dust Covers will prolong the life of your furniture and upholstery when not in use and particularly for long periods of time. Please speak to your agent about acquiring protective covers. If you are storing your furniture avoid storing items on top of each other unless they are properly packaged and protected. It is recommended that your furniture is revarnished periodically to ensure its good looks and longevity. This is a very simple process or alternatively you can have your furniture serviced by us. Please contact your agent or local distributor for advice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ‐
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Gliders: standard plastic gliders are attached under the feet of the furniture items. When moving furniture please lift items to avoid displacing the gliders particularly on rough floors. Handles: certain designs have rope/sisal handles which are merely for aesthetic purposes. Please take this into account when handling or pulling at the handles. Leather Trims: where leather trims are used there is a choice of genuine cow hide or faux leather. The cow hide may have imbedded scratches and marks which are characteristic of the tanning process. Hinges and Studs: The hinges and studs used on certain items where required are brass plated and will not necessarily remain rustproof over time if exposed to excessive humidity. Certain products are recommended for light domestic applications only. Please refer to the catalogue or consult with your country agent or local distributor if uncertain as to application.
RUSH MATTING AND BASKET INFORMATION
Our rush mats and baskets are handmade from bullrushes. Once harvested, the rushes are dried, hand plaited and twisted and then sewn together using hand rolled sisal thread. As a totally natural handmade product no two items will be identical in every way and sizes may vary up to 50mm. CARE & MAINTENANCE – MATS ‐
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This is not an all weather product and must be kept under the cover of a solid roof. Whilst suitable for covered verandas do not allow your product to get wet on a regular basis. Due to the natural nature of the materials used, sweep regularly under your mat to keep dust at bay. Use a brush with a soft nozzle to vacuum your mat regularly to remove surface dust. As with any rug or carpet a constant walking pattern over a specific area will cause uneven wear. If a spillage occurs wash down with a small amount of water and allow to dry. If you live in an area where there are ants we recommend that you sprinkle ant powder under your mat periodically to dissuade damage.
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Our mats are delivered rolled up in heavy duty plastic and may take a while to flatten fully. If the edges are turned up or rippled, hold your mat at either end of each side and stretch the binding gently.
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Our baskets are not designed for the use of transporting heavy items and the handles are essential for aesthetic value, not for heavy handling purposes. The baskets should be treated as decorative items. For example if using the basket to store wood please place the wood into the basket once the basket is in situ.
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Our products are made to order and are available in various standard sizes and colours according to your preference. Please refer to the individual products for sizes and the colour section in the catalogue. When ordering please ensure that you have chosen the correct size and colour. If you are unsure of your choice or need advice or assistance regarding your order please contact us, or your country agent or local distributors. We are not responsible for incorrectly specified orders. Our manufacturing lead time on orders is generally between 4 to 6 weeks excluding the time taken for delivery from the factory to the client. Additional time may also be taken for fitting cushions & upholstery. Please consult your country agent or local distributor in this regard.
SPECIAL ORDERS
We make every effort to accommodate client’s specific needs. ‐
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Discontinued products: In certain circumstances we are able to reproduce discontinued items. Please note however that the dimensions of the items may have changed. Please ensure that you confirm the dimensions with your local representative prior to ordering. Custom made orders and modifications: Under some circumstances we can modify certain products to a client’s own specifications or colours. Please discuss with us or your country agent or local distributor. All modifications must be accompanied by an emailed signed drawing showing dimensions and changes required. We will advise the client if we foresee any problems with the design or changes but at all times will not be held responsible for any problems that may arise. Product or colour modification is entirely at the client’s own risk.
PRODUCT GUARANTEE ‐
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Our standard products are guaranteed for one year from date of delivery against manufacturing defects. Please at all times refer to “General Production Information” on our website. We are not responsible for damage caused through wear and tear.
GENERAL PRODUCTION INFORMATION
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