Customers of Fairtrade Lifestyle expect to discover a plethora of unusual, hand crafted fair trade gems. Our fabulous range of Book Stack Side Tables could never disappoint in this respect! They are the perfect example of stylish individuality. They ooze rustic charm. In other words they represent all that is special about solid wood occasional furniture, in its hand crafted form.

Literary Inspired Masterpieces

Each individual piece features a balanced combination of angled literary volumes. The design is inspired and the end result, stunning. These beautiful fair trade gems tell their own story of solid wood creations, meticulously hand crafted by skilled artisans.

Plentiful Choice

It’s fair to say that our range of Book Stack Side Tables is extensive. You can expect a generous choice of size, colour and finish. From the simple, unhindered beauty of our plain book stacks to the vibrant appeal of our painted range, the charms of this range are bountiful.

Our waxed Book Stack Side Tables are incredibly popular. The natural waxed finish adds a rich depth to the look and feel. Practically, the wax also helps to protect its surface. If you want to add a touch of opulence, opt for our waxed gold range with gold leaf pages.

Visitors to our Cheshire shop are often captivated by the individuality and hand crafted workmanship of the painted book stack table. Its sophisticated colour palette is carefully selected to enhance the beauty of its design. There’s also the option of our painted gold book stack table which exudes stylish charm.

Although our book stack tables are perfect for use as a side table, they’re also ideal as a plant stand or lamp table. Also available in several size options, they are an incredibly versatile piece of occasional furniture.

So where does “Monkey Pod Wood” come from?

In Thailand it is farmed for the wood carving industry and is known as “Chum Cha” wood. Also known locally as Acacia wood or the RainTree, Monkey Pod wood is thought to be named after the monkeys that used to gather below its canopy and eat the seed pods of the tree. The tree is fast growing, about 1.5m a year up to about 24m tall and has a canopy which normally reaches 30m but can grow as large as 60m. Because the Monkey Pod tree grows so quickly it makes it a very sustainable hardwood and is perfect for furniture manufacture. The straight grain and coarse texture allows it to be relatively easily carved into interesting shapes.

How do I protect my “Monkey Pod Wood” furniture?

As the furniture has a hand-waxed finish, it is not resistant to heat or liquid, so always try to protect the surface from hot or wet items with coasters and mats.

It’s important to avoid direct sunlight, above-average temperatures or extreme changes in temperature. Central heating and under-floor heating can dry out the atmosphere which can cause wood movement.

And finally…

Like so many of our customers, we hope you too will be truly enchanted by our stylish Book Stack Side Tables.

As always, please bear in mind that stock availability varies as all our items are hand crafted, and new lines are introduced regularly. So keep checking back with us!

In the meantime, we hope you’ve enjoyed reading about our fantastic range of Book Stack Tables. As always, if you have any questions or comments, then we’d love to hear from you.