FAQ solid wood products

The wood you use are comparable to other essences available in Europe?
The Roble has characteristics similar to our Rovere, is a porous wood with rich texture designs; compared to Oak may have occasionally darker veins ranging from brown to reddish.
The Tajibo has no direct correlation with other essences, can remember the American walnut and rosewood, it is much more heavy and robust, the pores are closed and compact; may veins clearer or stripes that vary from red to purple.

Staves of beds in material that has been done?
They are also solid wood, un'essenza lighter which is called Yesquero. They are designed to be used as a base of support both traditional mattress and futon.

What are the most suitable mattresses for matching with Your read?
We propose the matching mattresses with latex, polyurethane or futon, but there is no contraindication to the use of other types of mattress.

The assembly is difficult, it is comparable to a mobile ikea?
Understanding mounting system is more immediate than a traditional kit; run only two types of joints on the whole range of products. In terms of type of assembly could divide products into two families: screw joints (S9 - S10-D1-D2-L5-T6 - HU) and joining with linkage (L4 - T4-T5).

Sono necessari utensili per il montaggio ?
Il kit comprende una chiavetta per montare e smontare, non sono necessari altri utensili, occasionalmente può essere utile un martello per l’inserimento delle spine in legno.

Tools are needed for assembly?
The kit includes a key to mount and dismount, no need for more tools, can occasionally be useful for a hammer inserting wooden plugs.

The furniture is robust?
Our furniture in solid are certainly among the most robust in the market.

How are painted furniture?
All the furniture in solid Tajibo are painted with 3 hands impregnante natural oil based linen, furniture in solid Roble with 1 hand impregnante natural oil based flax and a subsequent hand of beeswax transparent .

Is the dark wood stained?
No, we do not use any type of stain, the dark color is the natural color of the tajibo wood.

How should I care for the furniture?
It is advisable to periodically (every 6 months) use a soft cloth to put some wax or linseed oil on the surfaces.

Is the furniture really made of solid wood?
Yes, 100% solid wood.

Is there formaldehyde in wood furniture?
No, any gluing has been done with formaldehyde-free glue.

The beds seem very low, are they comfortable?
All our furniture has been designed based on ergonomics and functionality, particularly our beds. These structures range from 16 to 30 cm in height, but when a mattress or futon is placed on top, the height from the ground is the same as the seat of a chair (43 cm).

What about the assembly instructions?
They consist of a single illustrated sheet that summarizes the assembly sequence and the procedures for applying the finish.
Further information is available from individual data sheets available on the web site on the main page for each product.

How is the furniture packed?
In cardboard boxes with pluriball or polyethylene film.

Is it possible to see the products?
We have a show room in Milan in via Pier Lombardo 6, where our furniture is designed. If you want to visit us, please contact us via email (info@totem.ws) or telephone: +39 02 54121585