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Arnold Reception Desks Inc.
120 Coit Street, Irvington, New Jersey 07111
Toll Free
800 306-0076
Tel
973 375-8101
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Woods/Veneers
All solid woods and veneers used on
exterior surfaces are A1 select grades.
Plain sliced American Walnut, White Oak,
Maple and Cherry, applied in a “reverse
slip match” fashion resulting in a balanced
appearance, as well as slip match Sapele
(Mahogany), are the standard veneers
used. Ash Burl, Birdseye Maple, and
Crotch mahogany veneers are standard
or any option on selected products only.
Anigre veneers are available at an
upcharge. Every effort is made to match
solid wood and veneer of like color and
grain, however, since wood is a natural
material, some variation in grain, color,
and character may occur. This variation is
not considered a defect.
ARD woods sample color chips are dated,
and only chips dated with the current year
should be used. If older samples are
used, please send the sample with the
purchase order for proper color
adjustment.
About Woods
ARD would like to take this opportunity to
point out to its customers several of the
distinguishing characteristics that make
wood such a unique material with beauty
and charm:
No two trees are exactly alike, and as a
result, natural variations in color and tone
are to be expected
Solid woods and veneers accept stain in
varying degrees, thereby contributing to
slight differences in shading
Woods are highly susceptible to color
changes from exposure to light,
particularly from the ultra violet rays.
Cherry is extremely photo sensitive. It is
recommended that the end user be
instructed to avoid placing wood products
in areas with prolonged exposure to direct
sunlight. This will help to minimize, though
not eliminate, color changes.
Properly maintained levels of humidity in
the environment where the furniture is
placed should also minimize instances of
warping, checking, and cracking of
veneers and solids. Fluctuations in
humidity and temperature may cause
panels and solid wood components to
expand and contract, and may lead to
panel warpage and finish checking or
cracking. Prolonged exposure of furniture
to dry heat during winter months should
be avoided.
Aminimum humidity level of 45% in
climate controlled buildings is very
important for the proper care of natural
wood products.
Note:
Due to the nature of Burl and
Crotch veneer, the temperature and
humidity of the environment into witch the
product is placed may cause change to
the face veneer. ARD cannot be held
responsible for checking and/or shrinkage
that may occur over the course of time.
Special Wood Finishes
ARD provides its customers finish
matching capability. Customer must
submit 3 x 3” sample of the finish to be
matched. The amount of upcharge is
based upon the following criteria:
$75 minimum on any special wood finish
Color match only of sample with open
pore finish: + 5%
Color and texture match of closed pore
finishes: + 25%
Closed pore finish (top surface only) on
any Arnold standard wood stain: + 10%
Buffed/polished appearance: call factory
for pricing
Finish matches requiring bleaching will
result in an additional upcharge. The
factory reserves the right to make the final
determination.
Please note, that unless otherwise
agreed, closed pore finishes will be done
on horizontal work surfaces only.
Special and Custom items
ARD has the ability, through its flexible
manufacturing policy, to produce custom
courtroom furniture, or modify any existing
Arnold line to meet the user’s
requirement. Please submit your plans
and specifications for a quotation. All sales
on custom or specially modified items are
final. A 50% deposit is required when the
order is placed, whether or not credit is
established with ARD. These orders
cannot be cancelled once the
manufacturing process has started.
General Information