At Style in Form we carefully choose the fine natural woods that go into our furnishings. Our skilled craftsmen use time-honored traditions in woodworking and the finest materials available so that our customers will enjoy our furniture for years to come.
Solid Wood
Alder – A Hard, strong wood that seasons easily, works well, is easily stained to imitate walnut and mahogany.
Anigre – Creamy in color with a slight pink tinge, this African hardwood has been a popular choice for high-end furniture. Its texture varies from medium to coarse. It most often has a straight grain, but the grain can also appear to be wavy. Anigre wood is naturally lustrous and polishes beautifully.
Ash – A lightweight and durable hardwood with a light cream to medium brown natural color and a straight grain pattern.
Bamboo – A fast-growing, sustainable material with a satiny texture and smooth grain.
Grain – A term that describes the pattern that natural occurs throughout the pulp of the wood.
Kiln Drying – Lumber is dried to reduce the weight, stabilize the wood, increase the strength and prevent twisting and staining.
Knot – A portion of the wood where a stem or branch once grew from the larger trunk, creating a darker feature in the grain of the wood.
Mahogany – A strong wood with a uniform structure and close, open grain, mahogany is comes in many different varieties. It has a light pink to yellow natural color that turns reddish brown with exposure to light and air. Mahogany is a favorite for woodworking.
Oak – A durable hardwood with a light natural color and silvery grain.
Rubberwood – This sustainable, fast-growing wood from Asia is frequently used for furniture. Rubberwood is naturally pale yellow, with an open grain similar to mahogany. Rubberwood is environmentally harvested, using the latex sap for decades, and harvesting the wood only when it has stopped yielding sap.
Shisham – A strong hardwood grown in India, it is valued in the furniture industry for its attractive wood grain, durability and elasticity.
Shisham is least likely to crack due to changes in temperature.
Teak – An extremely dense and durable tropical hardwood, teak has been used throughout history for shipbuilding, furniture making and general construction.
Veneers
To maintain our commitment to the environment, and to keep our furniture economical, Style in Form uses wood veneers in some of our product construction.
Laminate – A product made by bonding layers of wood and other mate als to a substrate.
MDF – Medium Density Fiberboard is an engineered wood product formed by combining wood fibers with wax and resin and applying heat and pressure. It is used as a substitute for particleboard, solid wood, and plywood.
Veneer – A strong surface overlay of hardwood over a base wood or composite.
Wood Finishes
Stain – Similar to paint in its composition, wood stain is designed to transport the pigment directly into the wood, rather than creating a film on the surface.
Wenge – A colored stain designed to resemble the dark wood of the wenge tree.
Caring For Your Furniture
Here are a few tips to ensure that your new furniture stays beautiful for years to come
- To clean the surface of your wood, use a lightly dampened, soft cloth with mild soap and water and then wipe the surface dry. Do not use window cleaner as this will damage the surface of your wood.
- Keep your furniture out of direct sunlight to avoid discoloration.
- Do not place hot or cold dishes directly on the surface.
Product Specifications
Akira Collection
Materials: African Anigre veneer on MDF. Legs are made of solid rubberwood.
Country of Origin: Thailand
Kiln Dried: Yes
Hardware: High-end draw runners & handles are imported from Germany.
Finish: Clear Coat
Bombay Collection
Material: Solid Shisham
Country of Origin: India
Kiln Dried: Yes
Finish: Wax
Emmet Collection
Materials: Bi-Cast Leather
Country of Origin: China
Kiln Dried: Yes
Form Collection
Materials: Solid Alder
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Kiln Dried: Yes
Finish: Clear Coat
Hara Collection
Materials: African Anigre veneer on MDF. Legs are made of solid rubberwood.
Country of Origin: Thailand
Kiln Dried: Yes
Hardware: High-end draw runners & handles are imported from Germany.
Finish: Clear Coat
Oceana Collection
Materials: African Anigre veneer on MDF. Legs are made of solid rubberwood.
Country of Origin: Thailand
Kiln Dried: Yes
Finish: Clear Coat
Paris Collection
Materials: Mahogany Wood Frame, Mahogany arms & hand-woven, full-grain leather.
Country Of Origin: Indonesia
Kiln Dried: Yes
Note: Cushions are made in BC by a local manufacturer.
Finish: Clear Coat
Cleaning: Wood Method
Saigon Collection
Materials: African Anigre veneer on MDF. Legs are made of solid rubberwood.
Country of Origin: Thailand
Kiln Dried: Yes
Finish: Clear Coat
Sol Collection
Materials: Mirror
Country of Origin: China
Kiln Dried: Yes
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