We are big fans of wooden furniture and we are proud to be able to refurbish and offer our customers pieces full of history and beautiful stories. At the very core of the Cup of Tea brand is our desire to give furniture a new chance. We put a lot of manual labor into our work, some physical effort and, above all, a lot of will to restore chairs and armchairs – from repairs to sanding and protection with special ointments.

Our country – Slovenia, is the third most forested country in the EU as our forests cover as much as 60% of the surface and are the foundation of the Slovenian wood processing industry. Wood is a long-lasting and durable natural material that allows furniture to maintain its shape and value for years to come. It brings warmth, comfort and familiarity to the home. Wood is not only a wonderful environmental choice, but also a smart decision, as it cleans the air in the room, regulates humidity and ensures a suitable microclimate. Wood is renewable, it can be recycled and it also stores carbon dioxide. It is the only material that has a positive CO2 balance, as the tree not only creates it, but also uses it for its growth. This means that by using wood we contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions, which is important for managing climate change and protecting the environment.

Wood products can be designed according to the principles of a circular economy, where through processing, reuse and recycling, waste from one industry becomes an input material for another. Products made from 100% solid wood are 100% green products, which consist of three basic ingredients: sun, water and carbon, are fully degradable and reusable (https://www.gov.si/teme/pomen-lesa/).

Wooden furniture is also “resistant” to fashion trends as it is part of various design styles – from modern, Scandinavian, industrial or retro. It has a wide range of uses for decorative purposes and interior furniture, and it is increasingly gaining ground in wooden construction.

Wood is easy to clean and maintain. Dust it from time to time, preferably with an ordinary, slightly damp cloth and water or a cleaner suitable for wood. In case of  and oiled furniture, we recommend additional care for it with oils and waxes. Wood is extremely popular in the furniture industry and in home furnishing, as it can be made into almost any shape. We wrote about wood in a blog post about trends in 2023, a year that brings sincere love for wood and woodcraft, ornate decor and various hand-carved details.

Literature:

• https://www.tvambienti.si/03/05/2022/5-razlogov-zakaj-se-odlociti-za-masivno-leseno-pohistvo/
• https://time-les.si/2019/05/09/zakaj-izbrati-pohistvo-iz-lesa-in-naravnih-materialov/
• https://www.gov.si/teme/pomen-lesa/