All of our pieces showcase the artisan’s hand—at work and at play.  We work the materials, try to get the most out of them.  The details—the look, feel, and finish—of each piece are intentional.  Taken as a whole they create a story.  Convey an emotion.  Express ideas.  Perspective.  Individuality.  Make each, art. 

About Our Concrete:
Each casting is unique; each has a life of its own.  No two pieces will ever have the exact same look, feel, or finish.  Even two pieces in every way similar—cast, cured, and finished together—will have variations; small differences in color, pattern, and presence.  For us, this is part of what makes concrete so special.

About Our Wood:
We cherish the forest resources that provide our woods.  As such, we strive to make full use of every board.  In addition to beautiful color and figure, we often incorporate many of the other details—knots, unusual figure or grain, heartwood and sapwood, small voids—into our pieces.  Each piece of wood is unique; each item will be unique.  

Good To Know/Living with Our Concrete & Wood:
Our concrete and wood will change over time.  Newer materials will be brighter and have more color variation.  Older materials will become darker and more uniform.  Concrete may even develop tiny surface cracks.  Wood and concrete will patina over time. 

Our concrete and wood can absorb, stain, or discolor whenever anything wet—and sometimes dry—comes into contact with it.  Address any stains or spills immediately. 

Our concrete and wood require maintenance. Depending on your preferences, maintenance may be required once a week, once a month, once a year, or never.  Maintain to the look you wish to maintain. 

Interestingly, some clients choose not to maintain at all.  Instead, they embrace the weathered or stained look our furniture will gain over time.  And why not?  Each piece begins to tell a story.  Recount histories.  Remember that great bottle of wine?  Making pesto?  Potting plants last Spring?  The furniture becomes a kind of time capsule.

Last, But Certainly Not Least:
If you drop our furniture it breaks.  If you drop something on it, it breaks.  The edges of our furniture are especially vulnerable.  Use great care when handling any of our pieces.

We recommend our furniture for interior use only.  Our wood finish is not rated for exterior use. 

About Our Concrete Finish:
We use a commercial grade penetrating water-based acrylic sealer for this item.  It creates a beautiful finish that is durable. But it is not impervious.  Liquids will still absorb into the surface, based on a function of time.  The longer the contact, the further into the concrete they will absorb.  Or, put another way, the shorter the duration, the easier they are to clean.  Fats, acids, and deeply colored liquids will show most.  Address all spills immediately. 

When there is a spill:
Tamp immediately with a damp towel then allow to air dry.  A dark spot will remain, but should dry to a normal color within a few minutes.  If it does not, give it some time.  Some stains require a few weeks to dry and fade. 

If a stain will not come out:
Contact us for advice and more information. 

For routine aesthetic maintenance (To maintain shine/luster):
Polish the concrete, which is as simple as wipe or spray-on and wipe off.  Depending on your environment and usage we typically recommend one of two products.  Reach out for our latest recommendations.

Good advice:
Polish concrete before a dinner party or before any other potentially messy event.  This preemptive polishing step will create a temporary barrier that will decrease absorption and make cleaning easier.

About Our Wood Finish:
We use a commercial-grade penetrating oil and wax finish.  We love the way it looks, especially next to our concrete, and it offers great protection.  But, while water-resistant, it is not waterproof.  Liquids will absorb into the surface, based on a function of time.  The shorter the duration, the easier to clean. 

When there is a spill:
Tamp immediately with a dry towel, then allow to air dry.  If residue remains, wipe with a damp towel and immediately dry. 

For routine aesthetic maintenance (To maintain shine/luster):
Wax the wood; which is as simple as wipe on, wait, and wipe off.  Depending on your environment and usage we typically recommend one of three products.  Reach out for our latest recommendations.

To fix light scratches (those you can see, but not feel):
Wax the wood, same instructions as above.

To fix deep scratches (those into the wood), or if a piece of wood is broken off:
Contact us for advice.  Depending on the circumstances, fixes can be as simple as DIY or more complex and require a technician. 

If you dent the wood:
Contacts us for advice.  If the dent is tiny, it may be able to be filled.  Unfortunately, filling is often distracting and looks artificial.  We may advise doing nothing (besides waxing if the finish is compromised) and instead embracing the change.  Over time, these (inevitable) dents become “character marks” showing usage and time and place.  Sometimes they even make a piece more beautiful.

All of our furniture is hand-crafted.  Treat accordingly.  Use with care and avoid misuse. 

Regarding Our Craftsmanship:
We stand behind the quality and craftsmanship of our products.  If you are having an issue, let us know.  We will do our best to support and remedy the situation.  Reach out with any questions, especially those regarding usage and/or maintenance.  Please be proactive so we can help you avoid problems before they begin.

Important Information Regarding our Products’ Finish:
The longevity of a finish and its effectiveness is based on environment and usage.  Therefore, all of the finishes on our products must be monitored and maintained exclusively by the client.  Please see the appropriate Finish, Care, and Maintenance section on our website for information regarding finish care, including recommendations and instructions.

Refusal of Sale:
While we feel very strongly about the quality of our products, we know that they will not be the right fit for everyone.  Therefore, if we feel our products are not a good fit, we reserve the right to refuse sale.