Leather Care

Keep your leather looking its luxurious best by following a few basic guidelines:

Dust with a clean, dry cloth Gently wipe any spots or spills with a soft, damp cloth (warm distilled water works best).
Do not allow spills to set. For stubborn stains, use a damp cloth and mild soap. Blot excess moisture with a clean dry cloth. Do not use commercial leather cleaners.  Never use detergents or alcohol-based products to clean spots.  Natural leather may fade; do not place furniture in direct sunlight. Avoid placing furniture too close to a radiator or similar heat source.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth or one slightly moistened with a natural polish. Avoid polishes containing petroleum products since they may damage the finish. Even dust may be abrasive so always dust with the grain and not across it. Avoid putting furniture in direct sunlight since this may bleach the finish. Commercial glass cleaners may discolour brass or chrome.

Be sure to always use felt discs, placemats (without rubber backing), coasters, etc. when putting lamps, glasses, hot objects etc. on table tops.

Despite modern water resistant finishes it is very important that water not be allowed to stand on top of your furniture.
When storing table leaves, always lay flat, beneath a bed or somewhere out of the way. Standing on end will cause warpage.

Maintaining even humidity conditions is extremely beneficial to all furniture with wood construction. All wood grains absorb stains differently. Inch by inch, there will always be varying degrees of light and dark tones throughout. This is a characteristic which makes your piece beautifully unique.

Tilting back in chairs while sitting in them is dangerous and will loosen the glue joints. This practice should be strictly discouraged! Also avoid standing on chairs or hooking your heels on the cross supports of the chair base. Remember, decorative wood spindles are fragile and will break if subjected to undue stress.