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Wood is a natural living product, therefore, wood
furniture will "breathe" in response to changes in the atmosphere. Rapid or
extreme fluctuation in temperature, humidity or direct sunlight may cause
cracking, splitting, and/or warping of the piece. The ideal condition for
furniture is a stable atmosphere with fluctuations ranging between: a relative
humidity of 40 - 70% ; a temperature of 15 - 25 degree (Centigrade) . Operating
a humidifier or placing a glass of water inside or underneath the furniture will
help to maintain the right level of humidity. Wood as a plant contains water in
its structure. Throughout our manufacturing process, substantial amount of water
would have been eliminated from the wood to make it stable. However, wood still
expands or contracts as related to the relative humidity in the air. One
exception is wood that has undergone chemical treatment.
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The design of Chinese furniture has already catered
to this behavior of wood. In particular, a large surface is usually made with
floating panel framed by wood members on four sides. The floating panel can
expand or contract but still has its surface secure and intact. In an extremely
dry environment, the contraction, however, might reveal certain "un-colored"
portion of the tongue that is inserted into the wood members. If the furniture
is moved to a higher humidity environment, the wood will expand and the
"un-colored" portion will be concealed again. This is a normal behavior for
Chinese furniture.
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The ideal condition for furniture is a stable
atmosphere with relative humidity fluctuations of 40 - 70 percent, and a
temperature from 60 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit.Operating a humidifier or putting a
glass of water inside or underneath the furniture may help to maintain humidity.
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Strong sunlight can cause fading or other changes.
If you leave objects in a permanent position on the furniture, uneven fading may
also occur.Avoid placing furniture next to radiators, hot air vents, air
conditioners, or open windows. Do not place hot containers directly onto the
surface of the furniture.
 
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Careless handling of the furniture may also cause
damage.
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Wood is an organic substance, and each species of
wood has individual characteristics such as color, texture, and smell. We apply
appropriate finishes on each piece with those characteristics in mind, so the
finish and the design of the wood enhance one another and work together
harmoniously.
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Use dry cloth, soft brush or the brush of a vacuum
cleaner to remove dust on the furniture. If needed, use a dry or mild damp cloth
to wipe away dirt or stains. This is the only cleaning you need for the
furniture. Never use too much water to clean the furniture.
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There is normally no need to re-wax the furniture
very offen . Just wiping with a dry cloth can restore the shimmer. However, if
there has been too much stain on the surface, or the furniture has lost its
shimmer altogether, re-wax is then needed. Use only a thin layer of soft "paste
like" furniture wax. High quality furniture beeswax is easily available in the
market. Never use the spray type furniture wax, otherwise you will have to say
good-bye to the beautiful furniture color.
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For certain finish of our pieces , the paint
and color is made very thin to best reveal the wood grains. The furniture
surfaces therefore cannot withstand too much scratching. So if objects such as
lamps or vases are to be placed on furniture top, it is highly recommended to
shield them with soft padding on their bottom surfaces.
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Do not use abrasive kitchen cleaners, as they will
scratch the surface.
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Do not use chemicals or other commercial cleaners on
furniture.
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