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All about solid wood and light

Dive into the world of solid wood: wood knowledge, insights into our craftsmanship, care tips and advice on the right light for your home. Straight from our workshop in Kiel.

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15 June 20265 min read

Solid wood lights compared: why genuine handcraft makes the difference

What sets handcrafted solid wood lights apart from mass-produced ones? A comparison of material, handcraft, light quality with a CRI above 95, details, controls, personal advice and peace...

Leuchten aus Holz: Eiche, Nussbaum, Esche, Buche und Räuchereiche im Vergleich

19 October 20255 min read

Wooden lights: oak, walnut, ash, beech and smoked oak compared

Oak, walnut, ash, beech and smoked oak in direct comparison: colour, grain, effect on the room and care of the five wood types for wooden floor lamps and pendant lights.

Pendelleuchte über dem Esstisch: So findest du die richtige Länge und Höhe

29 January 20256 min read

Pendant light above the dining table: how to find the right length and height

How long should a pendant light above the dining table be? Our rule of thumb: 40 to 70 cm shorter than the table. Plus a table by table size, the ideal hanging height and how an uplight b...

Different types of solid wood at a glance

28 January 20245 min read

Wood guide: solid wood types at a glance, from oak to robinia

Oak, smoked oak, ash, cherry, robinia and larch at a glance: profiles, colour, density, grain and the key properties of the solid wood types used for furniture and home accessories.

Elegant solid wood floor lamp with a unique curved design that combines function and aesthetics, giving your room a modern touch and a warm atmosphere

28 January 20246 min read

Form Lamination: How Curved Solid Wood Floor Lamps Are Made

How straight wooden laminates become a curved floor lamp: planning, building the jig, selecting the wood, cutting and gluing explained step by step, with tips for your own form lamination.

Refining solid wood by ammonia fuming: an old technique that changes the colour of the wood in a unique way

28 January 20244 min read

Ammonia Fuming: How Smoked Oak Is Made

How ammonia fuming turns oak into dark smoked oak: the origins of the process, what happens in the fuming chamber, suitable wood types and the right care for fumed wood.

Ameno wood polish, made by us personally in Germany. 100% food-safe and organic, perfect for restoring solid wood surfaces. A blend of wood oil and wood wax for a double protective layer

27 January 20244 min read

Wood Wax from Linseed Oil and Beeswax: Our Wood Care Product Ameno

Ameno is our wood wax made from organic linseed oil, local beeswax and a little organic orange oil. Here you will learn how we make it, how oil and wax work together and how to care for w...

Sustainable solid wood drying: the wood dries naturally for many years in our granary to reach the perfect moisture content for your home accessories

27 January 20246 min read

Natural Wood Drying: How Solid Wood Dries Properly

How solid wood dries in the open air, how long it takes and how air drying differs from kiln drying. Plus: why wood shrinks and swells, and what moisture content is typical indoors.

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All about solid wood and light

Solid wood lights compared: why genuine handcraft makes the difference

Wooden lights: oak, walnut, ash, beech and smoked oak compared

Pendant light above the dining table: how to find the right length and height

Wood guide: solid wood types at a glance, from oak to robinia

Form Lamination: How Curved Solid Wood Floor Lamps Are Made

Ammonia Fuming: How Smoked Oak Is Made

Wood Wax from Linseed Oil and Beeswax: Our Wood Care Product Ameno

Natural Wood Drying: How Solid Wood Dries Properly

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