At Macabane, our furniture is made from solid, durable materials. Designed to stand the test of time and offer you quality.
At Macabane, we use recycled wood, a material steeped in history and character.
This wood comes from old houses, boat hulls and other objects that have stood the test of time. Before being incorporated into our designs, it is carefully recovered, sorted, cleaned and sanded by hand.
Each board retains the traces of its past life : knots, cracks, variations in colour and small imperfections are all part of its charm. These irregularities are not flaws, but marks of authenticity.
Choosing a piece of furniture made from recycled wood means choosing a sustainable, environmentally friendly material and a unique piece rich in history and emotion.
Our materials
Acacia
Acacia is a hard, rot-resistant wood that is highly resistant to outdoor conditions. Its colour ranges from light yellow to brown with orange tones.
Oak
Oak wood is a highly prized material in furniture making due to its strength, durability and warm appearance. It has a beautiful colour ranging from light brown to dark brown, with distinctive grain patterns that add character to any piece.
Teak
(raw, oiled or recycled)
Teak is an exotic wood that is particularly durable in outdoor conditions. Whether raw for a natural look or oiled for more depth, it adds a touch of authenticity to your interiors and exteriors.
Mindi
Mindi, or white cedar, is an exotic wood that comes mainly from plantations in Indonesia and India. It is light in colour with shades ranging from yellow to red. It is a wood with stable mechanical properties and a fine, straight grain, used in furniture making.
Concrete
Our concrete products are made from natural materials, granite powder, Portland cement, nylon mesh and water. A raw material par excellence, it blends perfectly with wood to create a striking contrast.
Cleaning and maintenance of different materials
Acacia
Acacia is a hard wood that is naturally rot-resistant and resistant to outdoor conditions. Its colour varies from light yellow to brown with orange tones. Over time and with exposure to the elements, it can take on a greyish hue.
- Apply teak oil with a brush at the beginning and end of the season.
- Leave to penetrate for 15 minutes, then wipe with a lint-free cloth.
- In winter, store the furniture in a dry, well-ventilated place.
- Clean stains quickly with a damp sponge and neutral soap (such as black soap).
- Hot or damp objects or porous containers directly on the surface.
- Use trivets and table mats.
Oak
- Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
- In case of stains, use a slightly damp sponge with a neutral soap (black soap), then dry.
- Abrasive products that could scratch the varnished surface.
- Direct and prolonged exposure to sunlight, which could cause discolouration.
Mindi
Mindi is a light tropical wood, often protected by a varnish.
- Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
- In the event of a stain, use a damp sponge and mild soap, then dry.
- Stagnant water, porous containers, abrasive products.
- Avoid direct exposure to sunlight to preserve the original colour.
Raw Teak
Oiled Teak
Teak is a durable exotic wood that is particularly suited to outdoor use. It naturally ages to a grey colour.
- Apply teak oil with a brush at the beginning and end of the season.
- Leave to penetrate for 15 minutes, then wipe off.
- Sand lightly with 120-grit sandpaper if necessary to revive the patina.
- Store in a dry, well-ventilated place during winter.
- Clean stains with a damp sponge and neutral soap.
- Hot or damp objects and unprotected porous containers.
- Use placemats and table mats.
Recycled pine
Le pin est un bois robuste, apprécié pour son esthétique chaleureuse, aux teintes allant du jaune clair au brun rosé, avec des veines marquées.
- Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
- In case of stains, use a damp sponge with a mild soap, then dry.
- Abrasive products, standing water, porous containers.
- Avoid direct exposure to sunlight to preserve the varnished finish.
Concrete
Our FRC concrete furniture is made from natural materials: granite powder, Portland cement, nylon mesh and water. Concrete, like wood and stone, is a naturally porous material.
- The concrete is treated with a water-based pore filler and then waxed with paraffin.
- After waxing, do not place anything on the surface for 6 to 12 hours to allow the wax to penetrate properly.
- Clean with mild soap (such as black soap) and water.
- Avoid abrasive products, bleach, ammonia or citrus-based products.
- Do not place hot or damp objects directly on the surface. Use placemats and table mats.
- Re-wax every 3 to 6 months to maintain protection.
- Outdoors, cover and raise the furniture to prevent moisture.
- Wipe immediately. The wax provides effective protection, but prolonged exposure to fatty or acidic substances may cause stains or discolouration.
- If necessary, reapply a thin layer of wax.