Side Table | Alabaster White
Our most popular colour! Please note the Alabaster White colour in the images appears creamy however when the side tables are painted the colour is a more pure white.
Dimensions:900mm L x 560mm W x 440mm H
Approximate weight: 8kg
All timber which goes into making our tables is treated to a H3 standard. This gives added protection to the preservation of the wood. Therefore we apply a Resene solvent based undercoat which is then hand sanded back to a smooth surface. We then spray 2 coats of Resene lustacryl acrylic semi gloss. Apart from the cosmetic appearance of the paint colour the main purpose of the paint is to protect the wood from harmful affects of the sun. Please note a lighter colour tends to reflect the sun better than a darker colour.
*Assembled and painted orders take 6-8 weeks to process for delivery
Click and Collect
Kitsets and assembled and painted orders can be picked up from our premises in Mt Wellington. Kitsets easily fit into a vehicle however the assembled and painted furniture will require a large SUV or trailer.
Kitsets are usually available for pick up 5+ days after placing the order.
Assembled and painted orders are available for pick up 6 - 8 weeks after placing the order.
We will email you when ready for pick up.
Delivery of Kitset Furniture
For current kitset courier rates please go to FAQ
For the North Island items normally arrive at your door within 2- 3 working days of pick up by our couriers Aramex and 3 - 4 days in the South Island. This can be slower in peak times like the last couple of weeks up until Christmas.
We use Aramax Couriers (formerly Fastway) who will deliver to your door or pass on to your Rural Post contractor if you live in the country. The couriers prefer to have someone home to accept delivery but will leave in a specified place only if we write instructions on the packages.
When your order is picked up by our courier a tracking number is emailed to you.
Delivery of Assembled and Painted Furniture
Our carrier will deliver 1 - 2 weeks after completion of order.
There is a lead time of 6 - 8 weeks for all assembled and painted furniture
Painting
Treated pine will resist rots and insect damage for many years but if left unprotected, that is without painting or staining, or in full weather, will discolour and develop surface cracks (called checking) caused by swelling in the rain and drying too quickly under fierce sun. This happens to all timber to varying degrees. This is why we recommend painting. Oil stains retain the more natural look but we wouldn't recommend this option unless under a veranda or similar as the oil will need replenishing frequently.
Acrylic paints require much less maintenance, are easily applied and wash up in water. They are also flexible so won't crack or peel when the timber swells slightly. Be sure to use good quality paints. They can be tinted to hundreds of colours from bold and bright to the more conservative creams and white. Lighter colours reflect the heat from the sun better so last much better unless in a shady situation. Most colours will achieve good coverage with two coats (approx. 500ml per chair), although some colours are more see through and might need one more coat. Paint manufacturers recommend priming with preferably an oil based wood primer as they seal better. Apparently there are good sealing acrylic primers available today too but whichever you use be sure to give them a healthy coat especially on the end grains of the timber where the water can get in easily. Tinting the primer to suit your top colour can help with coverage. Your paint supplier should be able to help there. Customers often ask me whether to paint before or after assembly. I only paint after assembly because I spray paint for local customers and this is easier than having parts lying around drying and touching up after screwing together. However, if brush painting, there may be some advantage in a little pre painting, but be sure not to paint over the pencil guide marks for helping assembly. You could score a mark over the pencil lines with a nail or screwdiver edge so you can see them through the paint. They won't be noticeable after assembly Personally I would assemble first and leave off or remove the bottom curved support board to paint between the bottom of the back boards as this is the trickiest part to get a brush into.
Mould
Mould can show up, especially in the winter but is easily removed with chlorine(sodium hypochlorite) based bleaches like Janola or Exit Mould. There are many types available and will work within minutes. They can be used in quite strong concentrations but should be washed off after a few minutes when the mould has gone. They can start to bleach some paint tints if really concentrated and left too long. If you are worried you could test it out of sight underneath a chair or table.
Handcrafted in NZ
High Quality Materials
New Zealand has some of the largest plantations of Radiata Pine in the southern hemisphere so providing Connoisseur Chairs with a reliable consistent supply of quality timber from a renewable resource (i.e. not damaging rain forests). Our timber comes from the pruned base of the tree and so is the oldest, strongest and knot free part of the tree. Pine has many advantages and some disadvantages over other timbers.
"My husband has just completed assembling the two Cape Cod chairs we recently purchased from you. I can’t tell you how pleased we are with them. Pride of place was/is on our small patio outside the bedroom window of our unit in Whitianga. They look absolutely fabulous and I have had many compliments from our friends all over the world after posting photos on Face Book. Thank you again."
Eleanor from Whitianga