Furniture Care
Caring for your furniture
Natural materials are meant to live. Wood shifts gently with the seasons, leather softens, fabric settles in — and with a little care, each piece only deepens in character over the years. Here is how to look after what you bring home.
Reclaimed wood
Reclaimed woods are marked by the environment and the passage of time. Small knots, splits, and cracks are preserved on purpose — they are part of each piece's character. Because it is salvaged, the wood naturally responds to changes in temperature and humidity.
- Dust regularly with a clean, dry cloth, moving in the direction of the grain.
- Avoid furniture polish, ammonia-based cleaners, and other chemicals.
- Wipe spills immediately with a dry, soft cloth.
- Use coasters, placemats, and trivets to protect against wet or hot cups and dishes.
- Keep sharp objects from direct contact with the surface to prevent scratching.
- Keep out of direct sunlight.
- Always lift and carry when moving — never drag.
Applies to: Cobain Dining Table in Reclaimed Mango.
Solid wood & veneer
Solid walnut, oak, and mango are living surfaces that respond to their surroundings. A little routine care keeps the grain rich and the finish even.
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth along the grain.
- Skip polishes, ammonia, and harsh chemicals.
- Blot spills right away; never let liquid sit.
- Use coasters, placemats, and trivets under anything wet or hot.
- Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade and dry the wood.
- Aim for stable indoor humidity where you can.
- Lift to move; dragging stresses the joints.
Applies to: Arturo Coffee Table (walnut), Mika Dining Table (oak), Cobain Dining Table in Flint Black (mango).
Performance fabric
Performance weaves are built to shrug off daily life, but a little routine care keeps them looking their best.
- Vacuum regularly with an upholstery attachment; rotate and fluff loose cushions so they wear evenly.
- Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth — press, do not rub.
- Most performance fabrics clean with a water-based solution; always test in a hidden spot first.
- Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to prevent fading.
Applies to: Boone, Kent (fabric covers), Gianna, Mariano, Aurora, Jayla.
Confirm each piece's cleaning code (W, S, or X) on its spec sheet before cleaning.
Top-grain leather
Top-grain leather is a natural material that softens and deepens in tone with use. Differences in grain, marking, and colour come from the hide itself and are not faults. It asks for less than most people expect — the work is mostly keeping it dry, dusted, and out of the sun, and resisting the urge to treat it.
- Buff the hide regularly with a clean, dry cloth.
- Dust lightly and vacuum on a regular basis.
- Skip oils and leather cleaners entirely, along with ammonia and any harsh cleaning product.
- Standard household cleaning products should never go near top-grain leather.
- Wipe spills the moment they happen, using a soft cloth dampened with water.
- Keep the piece out of direct sunlight.
- Don't let sharp objects rest against or drag across the leather.
- For anything beyond a spill, call a leather professional rather than treating it yourself.
Applies to: Kent Sofa (Dulane Mahogany).
Nubuck
Nubuck is top-grain leather that has been buffed to a soft, velvety nap. It is more absorbent than a smooth finish, so protecting it from liquid matters more than anything else.
- Brush lightly with a soft, dry cloth or a suede brush to lift the nap.
- Keep liquids away — nubuck takes them up quickly and marks easily.
- Blot any spill straight away with a dry cloth; do not rub or soak.
- Avoid soaps, solvents, oils, and conditioning products.
- Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
- For staining or heavy soiling, consult a leather professional.
Applies to: Julius Swivel Chair (Nubuck Cognac).
Metal & brass
- Wipe with a soft, dry or barely damp cloth, then dry thoroughly.
- Avoid abrasive cleaners and pads, which scratch the finish.
- Living finishes such as brushed brass may mellow over time — part of their charm.
Applies to: caster and base details on select pieces.
Questions about caring for a specific piece? Reach out and we will help you keep it looking its best.