ercol for John Lewis Shalstone 6-8 Seater Extending Dining Table, Oak
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Description
Shalstone: an exclusive range of living and dining furniture that offers a contemporary reinterpretation of ercol's original designs. With each piece of furniture made from smooth pale oak, it's the beautifully curved shapes and spindles that characterise this range. Drawn from original 1950s designs, this dining table showcases exquisite craftsmanship and quality. It's built using the dovetail and box joint method for durability and it's been coated in a protective matt lacquer. It can seat up to eight people when it's fully extended and the butterfly extension leaves can be stored neatly inside the table when you don't need them. We like the soft-edge, gently curved finish of the surface and the spindle-shaped tapered legs for that cool Scandi edge. How to care for your new furniture... As wood is a natural material, every piece of ercol furniture has its own unique difference. You can expect varying grain patterns, colours and shading depending on how the original tree grew. Grain patterns also depend on how the wood is cut. When oak is cut across the grain for example, medullary rays occur which creates growth rings and flecks - this is a sign of quality. All wood will change colour and mellow over time, so use protective mats when placing items on the surface Try to avoid placing your furniture in direct sunlight or near a heat source, as wood expands and contracts with temperature and humidity changes and gaps or cracks along joints can appear Dust your new furniture regularly with a dry cloth and aim to mop up spillages immediately Matt or painted furniture should be wiped occasionally with a soft, slightly damp cloth and diluted mild detergent, then dried with a lint cloth Satin-finished furniture should be polished twice a year using natural bees wax Do not use spray polishes or abrasive cleaning materials as these can damage the surface of the protective lacquer Want to see it first? You may want to see and get a feel for the furniture in one of our shops before ordering. We'll be able to tell you where the range you'd like to view is on display.
Our Stylist Says
Anaya Kapoor
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on John Lewis's websitehere
About John Lewis
A Legacy of Innovation and Inclusion
John Lewis started as a small shop on London's Oxford Street in 1864. Today, it's part of a bigger family called the John Lewis Partnership, which also includes Waitrose stores.
What makes them special is that they're owned by their employees, known as 'Partners'. The idea, from the beginning, was to give everyone a say in how the business was run. With over 74,000 Partners (employees) at the heart of its operations, the essence of John Lewis's vision, from over a century ago, still echoes today being the largest employee-owned venture.
Adapting to Changing Times
Like many stores, John Lewis has had to change with the times. They've closed some shops but have grown their online business a lot, especially when more people started shopping online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Their history is filled with key moments, like buying Peter Jones in 1905, adding Waitrose in 1937, and starting their website in 2001. They've always tried to adapt and stay relevant.
Commitment to a Greater Purpose
John Lewis believes in doing good and making the world a better place. This is seen in the way they treat their employees and customers. For example, in 2021, they were the first big UK store to give parents six months paid leave when they have a baby and two weeks paid leave if they lose a pregnancy. They've been around for over a century and always aim to do the right thing by everyone.