Coupe Series: Grown with dry wax
Introducing recommended care products to beautifully nurture your Coupe series.
Coupe Series: Grown with dry wax
The Coupe series with its unfinished surface boasts an appealing whitish, natural texture. Because there's no coating, the dry feel of the wood itself is directly conveyed to your hands.
When it comes to maintenance, our priority is to preserve its appearance as much as possible. For this purpose, we recommend Arbor Dry Wax as a care item. Since it doesn't create a "wet look," you can maintain the original aesthetic while replenishing the wood's necessary moisture.
Detailed care instructions are provided in a separate blog post (How to care for solid wood furniture), so if you're interested, please take a look.
This article will introduce what items to use, why we choose them, and when to perform maintenance.
Features of the Coupe Series
Teak wood, which has its own natural oils, gradually develops a sheen and changes color over time with use. This is not "deterioration" but a characteristic of solid wood, where its character deepens over time.
The Coupe series capitalizes on this characteristic by deliberately finishing it unfinished. When touched, it has a dry, smooth feel that is slightly different from painted furniture.
The carefully sanded surface is smooth, allowing you to feel the wood itself.
The tabletop is made by joining multiple boards, so the grain and shades of color of adjacent boards differ slightly, creating unique patterns and textures for each piece.
Knots, wood grain patterns, and shades of color are all manifestations of the wood's journey through time. It's not a matter of good or bad; no two pieces in the same series are exactly alike, creating a truly unique encounter. As you trace the wood grain, we encourage you to enjoy life with "your unique piece."
Some cracked areas feature bow-tie shaped "butterfly joints," which, while serving to prevent cracks from spreading, also act as subtle design accents.
Similarly, the live edge is deliberately left as is. Its slightly irregular contour enhances the natural character of the wood.
About Care Items
For caring for the Coupe, we use Arbor Dry Wax, a natural wax primarily composed of beeswax and linseed oil.
Wax is a care item that protects, moisturizes, and provides water repellency to the wood surface. It's not meant to stop the aging process but to nurture the wood while preserving its inherent character.
For unfinished furniture like the Coupe, oil-based products tend to soak in too much and can cause unevenness, so wax, which blends with the surface while protecting it, is more suitable.
The reason we choose Arbor Dry Wax is that, as its name suggests, it gives a "dry" finish. While it may slightly deepen the color, it doesn't create a so-called wet look and gently protects the surface, leaving the wood's original color almost unchanged.
The reason we choose this wax is that it allows us to care for the Coupe while maintaining its original character.
Immediately after application, it might appear a little wet, but it returns to its original appearance once dry. Don't rush; let it dry completely before checking the finish.
Arbor Dry Wax is also recommended for the care of our Rustic Wood and Atelier series, which also feature unfinished surfaces.
Timing and Frequency of Care
The recommended frequency for care is about once every six months. It's easy to make it a habit if you do it during seasonal changes, such as in spring and autumn.
If you're unsure about the timing, try touching the wood surface with your hand. If it feels drier than when you bought it, or somewhat rough, it's a sign that it needs care.
If water drops soak in quickly, that might also be a good indicator.
Conversely, there's no need to overdo it. Applying too much wax can leave a sticky residue on the surface, so it's perfectly fine to follow the basic rhythm of once every six months and perform care whenever you feel it's needed.
Detailed care instructions
Detailed steps for actual maintenance are introduced in another blog. Please take a look.
Items introduced in this article
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Coupe Dining Table
A dining table crafted from unfinished teak wood. It boasts a bleached, natural texture and a smooth feel from careful sanding.
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Other items for which Arbor Dry Wax is recommended
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Rustic Wood Star Table
A striking side table that combines unique natural teak wood with iron.
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Rural Square Dining Table
A vintage-inspired dining table that harmonizes the rich texture of recycled teak with elegant turned legs.
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