Care & Maintenance
These lights are designed to be used and appreciated over time, and with just a few simple considerations, they can look beautiful for many years to come.
Wood:
Wood is a natural material that thrives in a stable, comfortable indoor environment. Keeping your wood lighting in a room with consistent temperature and humidity will help it look its best for years to come.
In an ideal environment, avoid placing wood items near a radiator or in direct sunlight.
Cleaning is recommended using a lightly dampened cloth dipped in lukewarm water. Wipe off any dirt and debris, and dry with a soft dry cloth. I recommend that you not use any off-the-shelf cleaning products. The solvents in these can remove the finish and irreversibly bleach the wood.
The wood is finished with boiled linseed oil. As a natural product, over time, the finish may fade and you may want to re-apply a finish of oil. Feel to reach out to me for any questions or seek the advice of your local woodworking or furnature finishing professional.
Lampshades
To keep the paper shade looking its best, try to avoid handling the paper directly. For table and floor lamps, adjust the shade by gently pinching your fingers on either side of the wood rim and paper shade to move it.
Sconces should be handled by the solid wood backing or any of the brass parts rather than the rim or paper shade.
Like wood, the lampshade may react poorly to sudden or extreme changes in room temperature. Cleaning is not recommended; however, you may wipe off any dirt and debris with a soft dry cloth. I recommend that you not use any off-the-shelf cleaning products, such as furniture polish or sheen agents. The solvents in these can remove the finish and damage the shade.
It is recommended to keep/store the cylinder the lampshade was mailed in to protect the shade should you need to move in the future.
