ercolfor John Lewis Shalstone Shelving Unit, Oak

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 19050s designs, this shelving unit 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. Considered design details, including turned legs and sleek spindle sides highlights the ercol handwriting and with five shelves, there's plenty of storage space to show off your favourite accessories.

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. If you do plan on doing this we recommend giving us a call on 03452 661805 as not all our ranges are on display in our shops. We'll be able to tell you where the range you'd like to view is on display.