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Mahogany Furniture

- Where does the material mahogany come from?

Mahogany is an Indonesian wood species and originates from South America. Mahogany wood often comes from Swietenia macrophylla trees, which are native to South America and Mexico. These slow-growing trees can reach up to 220 feet tall, with trunks that are more than 6 feet in diameter. However, mahogany is found in many different areas, including Indonesia itself. It is one of the most widely used wood species there is. Mahogany has no grain structure and a smooth appearance.

- How is mahogany wood used in furniture from SpecialS?

Mahogany is made into many different products by SpecialS. Many furniture and decorations have mahogany as their basic wood species. This is because mahogany gives a modern, smooth appearance to products. This appearance suits a modern, contemporary look that many people are in love with.

- Why do people choose mahogany wood for furniture? (Grain structure, appearance)

Mahogany is a type of wood that has a long shelf life and is easy to work with. Because it has such a long shelf life, it is also easy to repair if something happens. Furthermore, the look already gives an idea of why people choose it - it is a very warm, fine appearance. There is no grain structure with mahogany. Lastly, Mahogany is rot-resistant and Mahogany wood is durable & resistant to termites, moisture, and temperature changes.

- Do SpecialS mahogany wood products come from certified plantations?

Yes, mahogany comes from a certified plantation.

- What finishes are available on mahogany wood products from SpecialS?

Mahogany is inherently a reddish color, almost a little orange. This gives it a unique look, with many different finishes available. The most common is the English mahogany color and the normal mahogany color. These are darker and lighter brown respectively. All our mahogany furniture is lacquered so that the color remains beautiful. The suitable finishes for each product are displayed on their respective product pages.

- How do I keep mahogany wood clean and in good condition?

Want to keep mahogany clean and in good condition? Then warm a dishcloth on a heater or in front of a stove. Brush over the table with this cloth, this way you will get the color back on the table nicely and it will be kept clean. You can also go over the furniture with a wet cloth and then polish it off with a warm, dry cloth. The following should anyone be aware of:
- Use a soft, clean cloth, possibly slightly damp to wipe your furniture. Never use an aggressive cleaning agent as this can damage the wood
- Watch out for sunlight as it can discolor wood
- Use a coaster and when your furniture has become damp, absorb it immediately, otherwise, the risk of stains arises
- Do not place hot pans on a wooden surface or write directly on the table as this may cause stains or bleed
- Light damage can often be repaired by using special oil. This oil makes the damage less visible. For more information on this or our products, please contact us.

Burl Furniture

- Where does the material burl come from?

Burl does not originally come from Indonesia, where our factory is located. For SpecialS products that use burl, we buy the materials in Germany. Burl is originally tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. This type of wood is not suitable for solid furniture because it is very fragile. Burl is a thick knot of a tree, which is processed in veneer Foz in the furniture. This gives the furniture a unique look.

- How is burl wood used in furniture from SpecialS?

Burl is not used to making solid furniture but is veneered in a piece of furniture. This layer has very wild grains and looks robust.

- Why do people choose burl wood on furniture?

Burl is a very beautiful, unique wood veneer that gives a unique robust look to furniture. Because it is also a wood veneer that is not used for entire pieces of furniture, it gives a lot of detail because of its grain structure. This grain structure itself is unique. Lastly, Burled veneer resists splitting, so it's ideal for building furniture with unique designs.

- What finishes are available on burl wood products from SpecialS?

Burl does need finishes when is added to a piece of furniture. At SpecialS, this is called a burl veneer finish. This finish comes in a dark brown EM finish. This is always in combination with solid mahogany. The original burl finish has the finish BS. The suitable finishes for each product are displayed on their respective page. The suitable finishes for each product are displayed on their respective product pages.

- How do I keep the burl wood products clean and in good condition?

Want to keep the burl clean and in good condition? Then warm a dishcloth on a heater or in front of a stove. Brush over the table with this cloth, this way you will get the color back on the table nicely and it will be kept clean. You can also go over the furniture with a wet cloth and then polish it off with a warm, dry cloth. The following should anyone be aware of:
- Use a soft, clean cloth, possibly slightly damp to wipe your furniture. Never use an aggressive cleaning agent as this can damage the wood
- Watch out for sunlight as it can discolor wood
- Use a cloth and when your furniture has become damp, absorb it immediately, otherwise, the risk of stains arises
- Do not place hot pans on a wooden surface or write directly on the table as this may cause stains or bleed
- Light damage can often be repaired by using special oil. This oil makes the damage less visible. For more information on this or our products, please contact us.

Get in touch with us!

We understand that the search for furniture or decorations is personal. Our products are customizable for each customer. Please contact us for questions. Our details can be found on our contact page. Or you can always mail to info@specials-furniture.com