From the Workshop

The Journal

Notes on wood, metal, and the craft of building furniture that lasts. Straight from our artisans in Nairobi.

Caring for Oiled Mvule Furniture

Mvule is one of Kenya's most prized hardwoods — durable, termite-resistant, and rich in colour. Here's how to keep it looking its best for decades.

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Whether it's mahogany, oak, or teak, proper care is what separates furniture that lasts a lifetime from furniture that doesn't survive the decade.

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Steel furniture brings industrial strength to any space — but only if it's protected. Here's how to keep rust from ever taking hold.

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From the Workshop

Notes on wood, metal, and the craft of building furniture that lasts. Straight from our artisans in Nairobi.

Mvule is one of Kenya's most prized hardwoods — durable, termite-resistant, and rich in colour. Here's how to keep it looking its best for decades.

4 min readREAD arrow_forward

Whether it's mahogany, oak, or teak, proper care is what separates furniture that lasts a lifetime from furniture that doesn't survive the decade.

3 min readREAD arrow_forward

Steel furniture brings industrial strength to any space — but only if it's protected. Here's how to keep rust from ever taking hold.

3 min readREAD arrow_forward