Indian Furniture from Casa Bella Furniture
About Indian Furniture |
Fair Trade Manufacturing |
Our Furniture Ranges
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Furniture Care |
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About Indian Furniture
Indian furniture is fast becoming a very popular choice for wooden cabinet furniture. The beautiful mixture of rich, characterful wood and modern, contemporary design appeals to buyers and fits in well with modern homes.
The three most popular timbers used in Indian furniture manufacture are Mango, Sheesham (Indian Rosewood) and Acacia. All three species are very well suited for joinery and each have their own unique characteristics and advantages.
Although not considered particularly rustic in a traditional sense, buyers of handmade Indian furniture should not expect machine-finished, perfect pieces with a mirror-like shine. The very nature of handmade wooden furniture is an imperfect item, cut, joined and stained by hand, giving each and every piece an individual and slightly rustic charm. Natural, hand cut and finished pieces are used exclusively, so slight imperfections should be expected and are not considered faults.
We are absolutely confident in the quality of our furniture and our pictures show real examples of the item that you can expect to receive. We take our own photographs to ensure that you can see the furniture in as much detail as possible, and we make every effort to try and replicate the authentic colour of the item to avoid disappointment.
Fair Trade Manufacturing
All of our Indian furniture is hand-made from natural materials by skilled local crafstmen, working in a family-run factory in Jodphur, Northern India. Furniture manufacture is a family trade in this region and the woodworking skills are passed down through generations.
We are very passionate about our ethical responsibilities and we strive to ensure that as much of our supply chain as possible is environmentally responsible. Solid wooden furniture doesn't have to have a large carbon footprint. In-fact, the environmental impact of manufacturing solid wooden furniture is far less than that of the factories used to make laminate and veneered furniture. The key issue for solid wooden furniture is the source, and we work with our factories in India to ensure that the raw materials we use is sourced from government managed, renewable plantations or local farms.
We are currently working towards finding an FSC accredited source for our new range of Mango furniture that is currently in the design phase.
Our Furniture Ranges
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Satara
Our classic Mango wood range. Chunky, modern furniture with simple wooden handles, finished in a rich honey glaze.
| Wood: | Solid Mango |
| Colour: | Rich Honey (Brown/Red) |
| Finish: | Satin, Waxed |
| Style: | Contemporary |
| Maintenance: | Bees wax |
Click here to shop for Satara Mango Furniture
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Indus
Our new solid Acacia range. Simple, modern lines with recessed panels and rustic iron handles. Hand rubbed with oil for a unique, matt finish.
| Wood: | Solid Acacia |
| Colour: | Brown |
| Finish: | Matt, Oiled |
| Style: | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Maintenance: | Danish Oil |
Click here to shop for Indus Acacia Furniture
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Care & Maintenance
Solid wooden furniture is a wonderful, natural product to have in your home, but it is important to look after your purchase to keep it looking its best. Please see the following simple guides for caring for your furniture from Casa Bella.
Wax Your Furniture
We recommend that you wax your Indian furniture around twice per year to keep it looking lustrous and enhance the beautiful natural colour and grain of the wood. Use of natural wax prevents the wood from drying out, which can ultimately cause cracking or warping after some time.
Using natural (clear) bees wax, available from any DIY shop, simply follow the instructions on the tin to apply the wax to your furniture. Always clean the furniture beforehand and make sure it is dry and dust free before waxing. It is usually applied like car wax; spread a thin layer of wax over the surface of the wood using a lint-free cloth, finishing in the direction of the grain, leave for 15 minutes, then buff off with a clean cloth.
Avoid sources of heat
As with any solid wooden product, strong sources of heat such as radiators or direct sunlight should be avoided. Excessive heat could cause drying, and ultimately warping or cracking of natural wood products.
Use coasters!
All natural wood furniture is susceptible to water damage, so be sure to use coasters to avoid ring marks caused by hot mugs or wet glasses.
Repairs
To remove ring marks described above, or if you have simply scuffed or scratched your furniture, please follow the instructions below for each our ranges :-
| Satara | Buff with fine wire wool until the mark has been removed. Apply touch up paint if necessary (ask us for a bottle), allow to dry, then finish with the usual coat of wax. |
| Indus | Buff with fine wire wool until the mark has been removed. Apply mahogany coloured Danish oil as per the instructions on the tin. Please contact us for our recommendations on which brands will match the colour of your furniture. |
Contact Us
We're always happy to talk about our furniture so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at all.
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