Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2017 | Page 115

Property
Fusion furniture
Many Islanders will know the family-owned Richwoods furniture store in
Ryde. Established 40 years ago and still run by the same family, the business
epitomises tradition, quality and service. But that doesn’t mean sacrificing
cutting edge design, as an exclusive furniture range shows.
The collection combines the natural beauty
of wood and metal to produce furniture that’s
inspired by nature but can be coupled with
modern, industrial-type detail.
Offered in a choice of solid European oak
or North American black walnut, the wood
elements of these tables, chairs and other
pieces follow organic tree lines, with top edges
simply stripped of bark and left natural.
The original knots and cracks of the wood
are either left open or filled with a number of
coloured fillers that enhance the look of the
natural timber.
With a choice of metal legs for a
contemporary touch or natural timber for a
more classical look, these pieces can be made
to look at home in any environment, from
modern loft apartment to country cottage.
In fact, the choice of bases is the most
comprehensive in the marketplace, with wood
and a wide variety of metal finishes allowing
the customer to achieve their own perfect
combination.
There’s also the option of straight, natural or
chamfered edges to the wooden elements of
the furniture.
Each piece is finished in a choice of oiled or
lacquered compositions to ensure durablity and
a pleasing patina.
Spencer Howard of Richwoods describes
the range, as a contemporary yet timeless and
adaptable collection of furniture, all made to
the highest of standards.
Find Richwoods at 48 Melville Street, Ryde,
PO33 2AT, call 01983 565304 or visit www.
richwoodsfurniture.com.
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