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The fluid edges of their sustainable monkey pod wood wave bench with eco-friendly, natural food-safe livos walnut oil finish conjures images of the sea, and is practical and useful as a bench with open storage. The wave’s dished trough provides a comfortable, roomy seat that gently slopes up on either side. Set on end, the stool adds its sculptural accent as a side table. Each is a work of art– functional sustainable wood eco-friendly art!
Craftspeople from the Chiang Mai area in Northern Thailand create these unique pieces with the simplest of tools. After each monkey pod wood (Acacia, Koa, rain tree grown for wood carving) piece is kiln dried, carved and sanded by local artisans, it is rubbed in livos walnut tone oil creating a water resistant and food safe matte finish. These natural oils are translucent, so the wood grain detail is highlighted. Color ranges from medium to dark Walnut brown tones that will darken as the wood ages. There is no oily feel; and cannot bleed into carpets, as it contains natural lacs. They make minimal use of electric hand sanders in the finishing process. All products are dried in solar or propane kilns. No chemicals are used in the process, ever. Each piece is packaged with cartons from recycled cardboard with no plastic or other fillers. Made from the thick branches of the quick-growing Acacia tree in Thailand, where each branch is cut and carved to order (allowing the tree to continue growing), the wood is kiln dried, carved and sanded by local Thai artisans.
The color and grain of your piece of nature will be unique, and may include small checks or cracks that occur when the wood is dried. Sizes are approximate. Products could have visible marks from tools used, patches from small repairs, knot holes, natural inclusions or holes. There may be various separations or cracks on your piece when it arrives. There may be some slight variation in size, color, texture, and finish color.
Dimensions
15″ x 24″ x 13.5″