Local artisanal brand, NicChris, celebrates craftmanship in every step of the furniture making process. Starting from material selection all the way to finishing, each part is thoughtfully considered to ensure the best outcome.

Selecting the correct raw material is crucial as the right material increases the strength of the piece while enhancing its comfort. Ash is a popular choice as it has a contrasting colour when stained and distinct straight grains with open pores. Its good looks also belie its durability, weight, and good shock resistance. For those reasons, ash is often used in constructing bentwood chairs.

Oak with its strength, versatility and striking grain pattern when stained, is often used for panelling, veneers, and solid wood furniture. Once the material is chosen, NicChris craftsmen use traditional tools to construct the piece. They employ traditional tools and techniques such as the mortise and tenon joint which connects two pieces of wood without nails. Woodworkers around the world have used this technique since ancient Egypt, because of its sheer mechanical strength.

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