MaterialsApril 12, 2026
Why we returned to oiled oak after a decade of lacquer
A lacquer finish lasts a season. An oiled one lasts a lifetime — and tells you when it needs you.
8 min
A lacquer finish lasts a season. An oiled one lasts a lifetime — and tells you when it needs you.
From the first cut of a Jutland oak to the final coat of beeswax — a quiet timeline.
We visit a client who has bought one piece from us, every other year, since 1996.
A week at our second workshop, and the lessons we keep relearning from Japanese joinery.
On why we retire pieces from the collection, and why we do not make seasonal drops.
Our lead joiner on three decades at the bench, and the chair she is most proud of.